Alright ladies I need help. Full remote the last 3 years where my dress code was a tee & yoga pants. Now I’m back in an office whose dress code is business casual/professional depending on if there are executive meetings. Ugh…my go to shops used to be Nordstrom, Ann Taylor & Talbots. I want to meet the dress code while remaining comfortable. Is that possible for someone in their early 50s?

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Struggle is real! I found Theory and Veronica Beard to be the best two lines for semi professional / stylish pieces. Dresses, pants / jackets are top picks for me. No more suits, pencil skirts,etc - looks too dated.

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Ann Taylor has nice jackets. I like their tweed Chanel-style jackets with a simple tank and full-length white jeans and wedge sandals for a casual, but put-together look.
The jackets also pair well with black and navy pants.
Check out the brand Equipment for classic silk blouses.
Agree that Theory and Veronica Beard have nice pieces.

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Second Theory! Theory has a good outlet site, too

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Oddly enough we only have a Theory Outlet in Vegas.

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Yes! Try the brand “a .new day” at target they have these super comfortable tshirts with a high neck but not turtle neck shirts are $8 I wear a lot of that tucked in comfy stretch pants by Ana that I bought at jc penny or bell bottom leggings with an over size sweater or cardigan. I also wear them with stretch wide leather pants with my black and white dunks. If you don’t have dunks please invest they are the best!!!! You can buy them on an app called goat and pay in payments

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Vince is my favorite

I’m going through a similar transition and found a few nice pieces at Ann Taylor yesterday at my mall. I love the wide leg pants that are everywhere right now and got a pair of wide leg crops that look up to date but still professional. I’m early 40s and trying to be careful not to dress too trendy. I’ve also been trying to make more sustainable selections and have several pieces from Amour Vert that I love.

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