I was at the mall today trying (and failing) to buy a decent looking lawyer suit. Do any suit-wearers out there have any advice?
When I was there I saw this in the window of Forever 21.
Is it just me, or is it uncannily similar to this?
That’s right, I’m trendy without even trying to be 
14 responses so far ↓
Caroline // October 19, 2007 at 7:21 pm |
Lace caps are totally trendy…I keep seeing them at my high school.
Batty // October 19, 2007 at 8:26 pm |
Nah, yours looks much better. Trendy, yet more classy, and not cheapo about to fall apart!
Ruth // October 19, 2007 at 8:39 pm |
Trendy, indeed! That lace pattern on the Forever 21 cap is Oriel Lace — I know, because I knit it into socks a few months back. I like the leaves better!
I’d try Ann Taylor for the suit, but look on the sale rack. Never pay full price at Ann Taylor.
jen // October 20, 2007 at 11:39 am |
This lawyer also recommends Ann Taylor for suits — when they’re on sale. Also, I got a nice suit from Sigrid Olsen. And Macys sometimes have nice suits.
The thing with suits is to make sure you are completely happy with the way it fits on you. A suit is an investment and you should have it for years.
Anna // October 20, 2007 at 1:37 pm |
I just wanted to say that I love your foliage pattern! I’m a beginning lace knitter, and the chunky yarn makes learning all of the lace stitches really easy!
mel // October 21, 2007 at 10:51 am |
You are ahead of the curve!!
Melissa // October 21, 2007 at 11:51 am |
Ann Taylor was EXCELLENT advice. I dig JCREW as well because you buy the pieces separately to fit the top and bottom. ABSOLUTELY necessary for this girl! JCREW.COM will show you styles.
April // October 21, 2007 at 2:37 pm |
I also reccommend Ann Taylor…or the “trendier” version Ann Taylor Loft. Sale racks definitely, and you can buy the pieces separate there as well.
Debby // October 23, 2007 at 10:28 pm |
I was going to say that since you are on the cutting edge of design, maybe you could design a suit?! Seriously, though, I agree with the others who voted for Ann Taylor (Loft).
Brynne // October 25, 2007 at 4:38 pm |
J. Crew, all the way! I think it’s a fresher look than Ann Taylor.
Janelle // October 26, 2007 at 12:14 am |
Definitely similar, even the color! I agree with the others, I like yours much better.
robin // October 26, 2007 at 11:41 am |
You are right in style – I like yours way better though.
On the suit, I’d go with Ann Taylor itself rather than Loft. I think Loft tends to be a little too trendy for a lawyerly suit. I also have good luck with Nordstrom, as they have a good selection of petite suits (don’t know if you are or not, but thought I would mention it in case.)
cat // October 28, 2007 at 1:58 pm |
that is so weird…by the way, i love your foilage pattern, i made 2!
also, i saw a sweater with a lace leaf pattern on it, looking a LOT like Foilage.o_0!
Kelly // October 28, 2007 at 2:05 pm |
While I can’t say that they’re not similar at all – I think on the whole yours is much better. Better shaping and detail I think!