After all the Fashion Week hoopla, I decided to take a look at most of the designers to see what was out there that I might actually wear. Originally this post was going to be my top 10 choices of fashion week, but I think I went over that number.
First off, I did not look at every item of clothing shown at Fashion Week. That wasn’t going to fit into my time parameter. And when I say ”clothes that I would wear”, let’s pretend that I would have the money to buy these clothes. In reality, my finances don’t come close.
Aside from that my criteria starts with clothes thatI could wear to work. My workplace is casual…not business casual, but casual. Clothing runs the gammit from business suit to shorts and T-shirt. During the spring and summer, I do try to wear a dress mainly because I find them comfortable. However, my daily commute involved my walking 4 miles, so I need to be able to move in my clothing.
These two items were from Costello Tagliapietra. The colors and styles lend themselves to blending with a variety of accessories. The fabric in both cases is knit which is very comfortable. And neither one of them is so fashion forward that I would look out of place in an office.
This dress is from Alexandre Herchcovitch’s collection. I am sure you’re now thinking “but I thought you wanted clothes you could wear to work!” But depending on what fabric this dress is made of, I could wear this to work. Thank my very diverse workplace.
This little number below is from Elie Tahari. Since I can’t tell exactly what the fabric is, I am going to say that it is made of some sort of knit or jersey which, again, is comfortable. The outfit looks distinctive and would be perfect for spring in Chicago where you get a lot of 60 degree days.
Of all the shows that I checked out, I loved Naem Khan’s the best. This dress is a great print…not laden with flowers, but in a beautiful color. I would probably pick different shoes to go with it, but I love this dress. It might be my favorite item of the entire Fashion Week.
This outfit makes the list because of the top/jacket. I love it! There are so many ways you could wear it and again, it would be perfect for a Chicago spring. Thank you VPL for including it in your collection.
I would LOVE to wear this outfit to work sans hat. Not a big fan of the hat. But the belt and the jacket together are great. Pants are in that shiny fabric which is really “in” right now. This is why Oscar de la Renta is the man!
Donna Karan is another big name in the American fashion industry. This dress gives the wearer so many possibilities. Perfect for a casual workplace in the summer OR for dinner out OR for walking the kids to the park. It’s just a really versatile piece of clothing.
Tuleh did the following two items. Now I do think the jacket over the dress in the picture below is a bit formal for my work. But if it were bedazzled and was a bit plainer, this would be perfect to throw on in the spring. Spring mornings can be chilly, but by the afternoon, it can be 80 degrees and this outfit would really work on those kind of days.
I am partial to tailored jackets, so when I saw this combo, I knew it was going to make my list. Granted, I would probably wear different shoes thanks to my 4 mile hike, but doesn’t this just look sharp and crisp!
When I was flipping through the Fashion Week photos, I came across Nicole Miller and there were a lot of great items in her show. But this was my favorite. I’m guessing the fabric is a knit and the colors make the dress conservative enough for a workplace. But you could see how changing the colors would make the dress into something suitable for a completely different environment. But for me and for work…I would love this one!
