Closet de Jules

Believe it or not, the first time I wore this outfit was earlier in the summer. I didn’t realize how “fall” it looks until I put on the jacket… which is why I held off writing about this until I wear them again today! This outfit sports very fall-like colors, burgundy and camel, they sure to remind you of the changing leaves. I know it’s still unusually green outside in DC right now with temperatures around the mid-70 degree this week, but pretty soon the whole city is going to look like...me.

Here I am wearing two of the most popular J.Crew items, the Keating Boy Blazer and the No.2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool. What I worry about the most in a pencil skirt is the wrinkles I get after sitting… sometimes just 30 minutes in my car. J.Crew has never disappointed me with these skirts. Although I have seen wrinkles all over my colleagues’ cotton version of the same skirt, what you see in the pictures here is the worst I would get after sitting in the office for 8 hours. And they always magically go away after hanging them overnight! Do you own the J.Crew Keating Boy Blazer or the No.2 Pencil Skirt? What is your experience with them?







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Blazer: Keating Boy Blazer - J.Crew Factory
Top: Tortoiseshell Embellished Top - Ann Taylor
Skirt: No.2 Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wood - J.Crew
Sunglasses: Aviator Classic RB3025 - Ray-Ban
Bracelet: J.Crew
Heels: J.Crew (similar)

I realized the majority of my blog posts have focused on my weekend or travel outfits. But in reality, most of the time I am in my business casual or professional (yes, I work a lot!). Unlike many bloggers, I am not exactly working in a profession where I get to be too creative about my workwear. However, I like to use patterns, colors and accessories to make the most of out my work outfits.

We all know bottom up shirt and pencil skirts are the most traditional pieces for working professionals. To stay stylish in a corporate environment, I chose a toned down leopard skirt to go with the most simple white blouse. Sitting in a cube or in a meeting, the plain white top isn't gaudy and it says I mean business. But take a step back and look at the whole picture, its subtle playfulness definitely stands out among the scores of black jackets and skirts you normally see at the office.

I am planning to post more of my work outfits going forward. Stay tuned!


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Blouse: Blythe Blouse in Silk - J. Crew (similar) || currently on sale!
Pencil Skirt: Talbots (similar)
Sunglasses: Aviator Classic RB3025 - Ray-Ban
Watch: Check Stamp Round Bracelet Watch - Burberry || currently on sale!

Hence, I am here participating the "The Fashionator", Petite Fashion Challenge #21 hosted by KT Reed from KTRstyle (hmmm...despite my height, I do wear petite sizes once in a while...). My "fashionator" is a winter hat that is subtly decorated with three pieces of feather. For someone who has migraine headache, hats have been so important to me that they allow me to stay warm, and of course, stylish, for winters in the East Coast.

Eastern Market, DC

"who's the copycat?"

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Old Hat - J. Crew (similar)
Old Sunglasses - Ray-Ban 
Old Blazer - Calvin Klein (similar)
Sweater: Merino Classic Crewneck Pullover - J. Crew Factory
Skirt: Pencil Skirt in Black Watch Plaid - J. Crew Factory
Belt: Glitter Skinny Belt - New York & Co.
Boots: Amanda Riding Boot - Tory Burch