MONDAY TRY-ON SESSION WITH NORDSTROM AND TALBOTS

Monday is back, and I am ready for a new week. I get to visit my parents and see my son and his family that lives in Tennessee!!! I was so afraid that the recent gas crisis would throw a cog in my plans, but it looks like everything will be okay. I’ve been taking a lot of photos so that I’ll have them while I am traveling. Since I have so many, I decided to bring you a try-on session with three different outfits. So, let’s get started…I have to start packing my bags.

 

 

Speaking of traveling and packing, is that an area that you struggle with? I am not an expert packer since I don’t travel a lot, but if you would like to see a post on this, then let me know. My biggest issue is not the “packing”; it is that I don’t try on my clothing before I pack. Sometimes when I get ready to wear the outfit, it won’t fit, has a stain on it that I didn’t know about, or it doesn’t match what I wanted to wear it with. So, maybe you don’t want that post from me after all. Lol!

 

 

One last thing before we get started, did you see the Live Chat on Instagram that Jennifer, Susan, Deborah, and I did on Friday? It is fun just having girl talk, and we plan on making these a weekly event. I’ll put the video in this post at the end so that you can check it out when you have time. If you have any suggestions for upcoming topics, be sure to leave me a comment.

 

 

Today, I’m showing you several outfits that are great for going out to work, off to a lunch date with friends, or for running errands. These aren’t statement outfits and aren’t appropriate for dressy occasions, but I bet you have more normal days than occasion days. We are going to start with this lightweight embroidered top and black everyday ankle pants.

 

 

This peasant-style top has gorgeous embroidery, which elevates its style potential. It is lightweight and airy, and the material is crinkled cotton. I love the notched v-neck and how the embroidered lines draw your eyes inward. This top will be cool in the summer heat and would look great with a pair of shorts.

 

 

Here is a good view so that you can see the length of the top in the back. It might not be legging length, but it is still a nice long length. I am wearing a medium, and I still have plenty of room in the top.

 

 

The black everyday ankle pant is comfortable enough for every day, but they look nice enough for a special occasion. These have a slim fit, and they give you a slimming look. When I see this style of pants, I think of Audrey Hepburn. This is a classic silhouette that won’t go out of style. I am wearing my usual size 10, and I think that they fit me great.

 

Going on a vacation or a cruise? This outfit would be fabulous to pack along for your trip. I am ready to hear those words, Bon VoyAge!!!

 

 

A sweater might be too hot in some parts of the country, even if it is lightweight. But, for someone like me who is always cold, this would be something that I could wear all summer long. I love the light blue color of this sweater and the dark navy wording that matches the stripes at the hem and cuffs. I am wearing a size large sweater, and I think it is the perfect size for me. The sweater fits great, and it still has room if I want to layer it over a long sleeve top in the fall.

 

 

These wide-leg navy chinos look great with the sweater, but I prefer my pants a little longer. I am 5’6″ tall and prefer a 32″ inseam instead of the 30 1/2″ inseam. As a child, I struggled with pants being long enough for me, which still haunts me today.

I had to size down from my usual size 10 to a size 8 in these chinos. The sizes are limited on these, so I’ll see if I can find something similar for you.

 

I think that a white on white look is fabulous for summer. This linen blend shirt is one that I ordered because of the fabric, but I ended up sending it back because of the fabric. Lol!

 

 

I loved the idea of wearing a linen blend shirt for the coolness factor in the summer heat. However, I just wasn’t wild about the “stiffness” of the material, and I wanted something softer against my skin. So, I ended up returning this shirt, and I’m ordering one by the same manufacturer that is cotton and modal. The look is the same, but the material is different. I am hoping that the modal will make the fabric more silky and flowy.

 

 

I did like the length of this top, and that is why I ordered the one below. I think they look almost identical, at least I hope that they are. The size that I am wearing is a large, but I think that I’ll order a medium in this one instead.

 

 

 

 

No, I haven’t banished all of my skinny jeans. I think they are great jeans, and I still intend to wear them for now. The loose-cut jeans are also fabulous, so I enjoy going back and forth between the two styles. When fall and winter rolls around, you’ll be glad that you kept those skinny jeans so that you can tuck them inside your boots. I’ve had these white ankle jeans for a while, and I still love how they look and fit. I am wearing my usual size 30 in the jeans, and they are a great fit. These jeans run a tiny bit big, but I didn’t size down because I like to wear a slightly larger size when I am wearing white.

 

 

I wore different earrings in each post, so I’ll link those here. They are the Rylan hoops, the AVI large hoops, and the Easton geometric hoops. I also see that I have on the Davis multi-strand necklace in some of the photos. I love that necklace since it is convertible, and I can wear it in several ways.

 

 

Here is the IGTV Live Chat that we did on Friday. I love how all of us support each other, share with each other, and come together to help everyone’s followers. I hope that you get something beneficial from our little chat.

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Wish me luck that I actually get to follow through with my plans to visit my family in Tennessee. My sister is also joining us there, and my brother and his family live there, so we will all be together for the first time in almost a year and a half.

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