Outfit help

[alison]

Alison, try SNTL code for 10% off at JCrew.com. Hopefully it still works. If you like the cut and feel comfortable in it, deal with the stripes.

Come again? What's SNTL?

Really? Will I wear it?

[Vishenka69]

SNTL is the code you put in when ordering from JCrew.com. It should give you 10% off.

Will you wear what? The suit? If that's the only thing you take with you to the conference, you won't have much choice.

[alison]

SNTL is the code you put in when ordering from JCrew.com. It should give you 10% off.

Will you wear what? The suit? If that's the only thing you take with you to the conference, you won't have much choice.

Aha! Now I get it with the code!

I wasn't clear. I mean, will I wear it just this one time, or will I get use out of it. I'm comfortable with it, but the stripes are so thick!

[Vishenka69]

Get a thin sweater, a t-shirt and a shirt to match the stripes. That way, you can wear the pants with just the top or pair the jacket with one of the tops and jeans. If you get a sweater in cotton and merino or cashmere, the outfit will easily go from spring/fall to winter. This will also be a good interview suit to fall back on.

[alison]

I like the tops. I don't look very good in blue though. But I get the picture as far as the styles. Great!

I just went onto Jcrew and see that they don't have my size online. So, I'm going to call them and see if they have anything left. Not hopeful....

[alison]

Aw crap, they don't have my size...

Say Vishenka, would something like this work?

http://www.anntaylor.com/IWCatProductPa ... _Id=852630

With the matching brown slacks?

When does Ann Taylor have their next sale? Their sales are good.

[Vishenka69]

Alison, sorry about JCrew suit. I think you should go for a more fitted shorter jacket. What about this? It's even on sale. I don't see the pants on the web, but they might have them in store. Or you can pair the jacket with brown pants.

http://www.anntaylor.com/IWCatSectionVi ... on_Id=9658
In general I feel that AT has a more mature look than JCrew. I would try to find something hipper looking. Now that you know what to look for, you can expand your search to department stores.

[Vishenka69]

Alison, AT just added some new suits to their site. I think this is a good alternative for the JCrew one. It comes in petite too. I also have a coupon for 15% off if you'd like.


http://www.anntaylor.com/IWCatSectionVi ... n_Id=10040

[alison]

Hi! Good to be back!
I haven't had the chance to go to AT since the new suits have come out, but I will go again either today or tomorow to have a look. I like your last suggestion, but... 3 buttons? So close together? I'll have to look at it in person.

Some birthday money from my parents has come through, so it will help with my suit hunt. Though I may take you up on that 15% coupon, if I find something at AT. Thank you!