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I agree :)

Creatively Belle — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:52:39 -0500

I get a new pair of shorts and light summer pj pants for working at home too.

I would add to the list of much loved summer clothes perfect summer dresses. I now have 4 made up in a tailored top with an A line skirt with big pockets - so useful for keys and car park tickets without showing.

Finding t-shirts with well shaped sleeves is what I find tricky - the little half cuff ones make my arms look chunky while the nicely bell shaped sleeves make my arms look just fine. It's the little details that can the biggest difference to whether something works or not - why spend hard earned money on clothes that don't work?

The layered look for summer simply doesn't make sense to me - why wear two singlets when they are designed to keep you warm - summer is hot? I go with single layers and use cardis - light and easy to adjust to different temps.

Well there's my say! :)

Smiles,

Belinda

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Thanks!

smwomen02 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:09:25 -0500

Thanks for the tips! I have to agree that maybe all that you need are already in your closet, far from fashion magazines usually lists to look trendy for the summer. Cool and totally practical tips!

And, for the work at home

assertagirl — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:08:01 -0500

And, for the work at home professional, a new pair of summer pajama pants! At least, that's the direction I recently went. La Senza has some really cute pajama/lounging pants on sale right now in Canada, just $12.50!

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Great advice!

Sue Walsh — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:32:07 -0500

Love your tips! I have the cardigan and skirt but I tend to shy away from tanks. They don't tend to look very good on those of us with large er..assets. LOL!

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Summer wardrobe basics

Susan Wagner — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:19:28 -0500

Summer is here, and with the change of season comes the urge to completely change your wardrobe. After all, fashion magazines are all about What's Hot Now, and What You Need for Summer, and of ccourse NONE of the things on their lists will last beyond the season and most of them will never leave your closet.

To that I say, bah. Most of what you need for summer is probably right in your closet already.

Let's start with some guidelines: summer basics need to be easy, not trendy (need I remind anyone of the Leggings Fiasco of Winter 2008? I thought not). Look for pieces that are washable, either by hand or in the machine; this will save you the hassle and expense of dry cleaning, as well as helping the environment (and we're all more conscious about the environment in the summer, when we're OUTSIDE all the time). Look for pieces that can work together, and that will move freely from work to weekend. And look for colors and shapes that you love, because the idea is that you will wear them ALL THE TIME.

Seriously.

So what do you actually NEED? Not much, really! And you probably have it all in the closet already.

Light weight cardigan: Wear it to the office to ward off the AC chill; toss it over your swimsuit for post-pool drinks or dinner. Go with a bright, summery color and maybe even a little embellishment.

A-line skirt: The A-line flatters every figure; this is a skirt that is equally appropriate at the office and at a barbeque. Look for fun summery patterns (florals or retro 60s and 70s prints) in bright colors. Pair with the cardigan for cool nights or professional days.

Tank top: A basic tank is a summer staple; wear with a jacket -- or the cardigan! -- for work, or on its own for weekend. Choose a tank that will cover your bra, and for the love of all that is HOLY and FASHIONABLE, please WEAR a bra. ALL THE TIME. Thank you.

Tunic: An opaque tunic works well on its own, while a sheer tunic can be layered over the tank tops. Toss your over your swimsuit for the weekend, or over your skinny jeans for work. Or add a belt and call it a dress! Just make sure the length is appropriate, please.

Sunscreen: Wear it every where, every day.

What are your other options? Well ...

Jill at Ciao Bella! suggests stocking up on dresses for summer.

Bodacious is all about capris this summer.

DC Metro Mom Linda Kerr writes about shopping as a SAHM (you know, when you're wearing The Uniform).

Susan Wagner writes about style at Fashion Find and The Working Closet, and about everything else at Friday Playdate. She will be co-hosting a Birds of a Feather session at BlogHer this summer -- check the schedule and come show her your shoes!