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Office casual

 Still working from home full time but who needs a commute to inspire a great outfit?  I do have an office mate.  Minor detail she weighs 13 pounds and barks at the deliveries we get.  I can still dress to impress.

The Fitbit always looks so terrible but I'm lost without it

This is a favorite office outfit of mine.  The 1940s looks were so practical that they really lend themselves to office wear.  A-line skirts and trousers keep life simple when dealing with office chairs that have arms.  This is a chiffon blouse and wide leg trousers in a 1940s style.  I finally got my Besame order that the USPS lost and was delighted to see my new Besame Red lipstick matches these pants perfectly.  No more excuse needed to pull out my favorite pants.  I've been slacking on rolling my hair while dealing with school so just tucked up out of the way.

Trying to not tip my head the exact same way every time I take a picture

Weather has been in the 40's and the ice is starting to melt away.  I'm hoping that I can start dressing a bit less practically in the near future.  I've got two new dresses waiting for ice free conditions so I can go out without wearing my snow boots and ice cleats.  Vaccines are rolling out pretty aggressively in my area so I am starting to tentatively dream of summer outings with sun dresses and lunches out on patios.  Fingers crossed.

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