Not Your Ordinary Suit

In DC, many of us women work for the government or high-profile private sector companies. So many dress like their options are limited. They can only go for the dowdy pantsuits that are two sizes too big. Or the ill-fitting below-the-knee skirt that's too conservative for its own good (yes, we need to be professional, but if you're still under 35 ...).

shopbop caught my attention today with its Off to Work feature.

My favorite outfit was the pairing of the Equipment Adelaide Washed Silk Blouse and McQ Alexander McQueen Stretch Cotton Sateen Pants. The high-waisted slim-fit pants with the flowy, silky shirt tucked in defines the waist, is sexy but looks tailored and refined for work. 14kt-gold earrings and a large-cuff bangle would pair nicely. And simple flats or round-toe kitten heels in a neutral color would complete the look, but be practical enough to walk Metro's escalators and DC's brick-laden sidewalks.

I'm off in search of a similar look to this at Friendship Heights' Loehmanns tomorrow. I'll post how my search goes.