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Metric · Gucci

I am in a rut

cinderella4282 · BCBG

Banana Republic is having a HUGE sale right now. And New York & CO. is always nice for pretty button downs. They have some right now with metallic threads woven in so it adds something flashy to a classic shape.

Nice jackets will help to throw over the cords and sweaters to make your usual look a little more polished.

Your boyfriend is very nice!!

relrel · Marc Jacobs

Are you having the most problems with pants or with tops? I've found that I have the most problem in dressing ruts with pants -- seeing as how I wear the same pants every day. Do you have a Gap nearby? I really like their cotton dress pants. They make that seersucker-type pants that I wear everyday in the summer. I've purchased a navy pair of the exact same pant and that's what I've been wearing every day since it got cold. I think the style would work on your body type too.

I would also recommend that instead of sweaters, that maybe you could work in some cardigans. With a cardigan you can have lots of fun with the shirt underneath. I've been known to wear my fun Delia's tees with a cardigan, navy usually and tada! Instant professionalism.

Kelly · Hermes

Why can't you wear skirts? I like skirts for work, even in the winter - during a workday, I don't have to go outside too often so it's not like I'm trudging through the snow. I wear a knee-length skirt, patterned tights, and knee-high boots (flats or with a low heel)