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BCBG

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I recently realized that I majorly need to reinvigorate my work wardrobe.

I work at a large law firm in NYC. Technically, we are business casual, but people definitely err on the conservative and dressier side. So our business casual is very different from other business casual environments. For example, nobody would wear chinos, even on Friday in the summer. (I always think of chinos as the epitome of business casual, but not so much at my office).

I have plenty of suits, but especially now that summer is here, I would like to work more non-suit outfits into my wardrobe. And stuff that is more fashionable rather than basic and conservative. And short-sleeved but still fairly dressy.

Skirts and dresses are easy, but I am having trouble finding nice tops to go along with them. Everything seems to be too trendy to be conservative enough, or is a long-sleeved sweater which is too hot for summer.

Can anyone recommend some nice short-sleeved basics that aren't too too weekendy? I feel like a tee that is structured and refined enough would be fine under a cardigan, but I have had trouble finding tees that are not too casual.

Any other suggestions?

Any recommendations for stores besides the obvious (J. Crew, Banana etc.) where I should be looking?

Thanks!

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Marc Jacobs

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yeah i'm having this same problem.  No real suggestion though.  BR has a cute looking button up short sleeve shirt I am thinking about getting.  If I see anything at the mall this weekend I'll let you know.

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Kate Spade

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From Anthro:


heirloom button-uptrumpet sleeve blousebowties blousecherry pie blouseaviatrix cardiganprofessor cardigancollared cardigan


 


From Ann Taylor Loft/Ann Taylor:



 


From Saks:


Gingham Cotton BlouseIce Cream Parlor JacketNile Striped JacketBelted Jacket



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Hermes

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from jcrew:


comes in several colors


forever21:


Product PictureProduct PictureProduct PictureProduct PictureProduct PictureProduct Picture



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Hermes

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Caslon Lace Blouse$48Calvin Klein Jeans Embossed Lawn Shirt$59Calvin Klein Jeans Print Top$59


Karen Kane Short Sleeve Top$68Free People 'Catherine' Top$68City Unltd Striped Cap-Sleeve Top$59


MICHAEL Michael Kors Crocheted V-Neck Top$80August Silk Crocheted-Trim Cap-Sleeve Pointelle Top$58


TOMMY HILFIGER Ithaca-Stripe Ruffled Shirt$44Merona® Ruffle-Front Top - Evening Shade$18


Merona® Smocked Blouse - White$18Lux Menswear Swing Coat$58


Ribbed Chevron V-Neck Tank$35$48


$78$68$58


$24$18$20


$22$18marche aux puces top$68


jeune fille sweater$88avante garde sweater$78abalone cove shell blouse$30


idyll v-neck$88benevolent society blouse$58ruffled spring blouse$80


wild fennel tee$45sail away v-neck$25voile button-up$45


ladybell cardigan$40origami sweater$45hyperion avenue polo$65


boatneck sweater$75little panda vest$35


 



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Hermes

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$34$34$38


$148style #2016353 available sizes: M L $37


style #1089163 available sizes: 6 $135style #2014128 available sizes: XS/P S M L $32style #2005956 available sizes: XS/P S M L $34


style #2007368 available sizes: L $36style #2011675 available sizes: S M L $40style #1074621 available sizes: S M $40


style #2042742 available sizes: XS/P S M L $40style #2001789 available sizes: S L $40style #2008309 available sizes: L $63


style #2008286 available sizes: M $63style #1079960 available sizes: M L $68style #2004248 available sizes: L $66


style #2000035 available sizes: M $87style #2036028 available sizes: US 6 (2) $112



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miss t


Dooney & Bourke

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All from bebe:


$79$79


 


I have a few of these in different colors and I love them:


$69$69


 


Also try H&M and Zara.



-- Edited by miss t at 19:05, 2006-06-02

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Coach

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I know this top is from Anthro, but I can't seem to find it on the site, can anyone help me out?


sail away v-neck



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