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What Wendy Wore: Old Uniform and New Uniform

July 26, 2011 by WendyB

Before I quit the corporate world in February 2005, I wore a lot of suits. They were my weekday uniform. The ones I got between 2000 and 2005 were particularly nice, and I couldn’t bear to part with them. Recently, I’ve been making an effort to wear them. I took an Alexander McQueen skirt suit for a spin in May and then wore a McQueen pantsuit in June.  Later that month, I picked out a Stella McCartney pantsuit to wear to a non-jewelry business meeting. I’m not sure when I last wore it; I’m guessing 2006.

What Wendy Wore to Look Somewhat Serious
Suit: Stella McCartney (pre-2005)
T-shirt: Splendid
Shoes: Prada (pre-2005)
Necklace: My own Memento Mori skull design
Manicure: “Captain Manhattan” by Tracylee Percival

Now my uniform is, as I’ve said before, a black t-shirt and jeans. Here’s a photo from my recent trip to London. It’s notable only because I’m wearing the first new pair of jeans I’ve bought since I got boyfriend jeans in 2008.

What Wendy Wore to Pose With a Giant Head
T-shirt: Splendid
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (2011)
Almost-unseen clogs: Prada (2011)
Purse: Sonia Rykiel (2009)
Necklace: My own Memento Mori skull design

Speaking of jeans worn in London, I realized that during my recent visit with my London-based friend Al Radley, I wore the exact same pair of Acne jeans that I wore when I visited him in 2010. Here’s this year’s photo …

What Wendy Wore to Pose With MrB and Al Radley in July 2011
T-shirt: Splendid
Jeans: Acne
Trench: Zang Toi
Barely-seen shoes: Castelbajac (2009)
Earrings: My own “bone” hoops
Hair: Windblown

… and here’s last year’s photo, with Al’s friend Caroline and Al’s poodle.

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Not only do I wear the same holiday outfits year after year, I wear the same casual outfits year after year! I’m proud to say that I did wash these jeans in between Al Radley meetings. I’m crazy that way. I wash my jeans once a year whether they need it or not. Don’t judge me.

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  1. Mary Panjari says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:21 am

    And why not? Jeans plus black top works. I have the same uniform too. At the moment I really want those high waisted J Brand flared jeans. My next purchase methinks.You have inspired me to go there with your pic.

    • WendyB says

      July 26, 2011 at 1:23 am

      I TOTALLY didn’t expect to get those jeans. I went looking for a pair of brightly colored jeans (green or turquoise) and they were all jegging style. I thought they looked awful on me. Very Jersey Shore/try too hard. So just on a whim, I tried on flares, and I was like, “This is me!” The rise is also perfect for me. Big fan of this look except that it hides your shoes, but that means it’s good to wear with boring shoes!

      • Mary Panjari says

        July 26, 2011 at 2:11 am

        I forgot about the shoe hiding bit! Dam. I have been thinking red jeans but I just can’t. My sister keeps saying ‘mutton’! I really like skinny jeans (not jegging, I associate that word with lycra footless tights with faux pockets and stitching..ewww)I am going to get those flares happening despite shoe masking properties!

      • WendyB says

        July 26, 2011 at 2:15 am

        I’m gonna fight your sister and say yes to red jeans, just in the right cut. I definitely found some colored jeans I liked, it was the cut that I didn’t approve of. But in the meantime TOTALLY go for the flares. I feel great in them! Just remember to wear your boring shoes!

  2. jesse.anne.o says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:57 am

    This is also my favorite uniform. I love black and denim.

  3. Megan Mae says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:15 am

    My capcha phrase is “btchplz”, and how appropriate, because BtchPlz! you look so sleek and chic. In a suit or jeans and a tee. I love the cut of the newer jeans.

    Also keep an eye out, I thrifted not one, but two! pairs of red pants on Sunday (for 99p each if you can believe it). One linen trouser, the other skinny denim. =D

  4. the nyanzi report says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:54 am

    beautiful with great style. that pant suit makes you look like you run things.

  5. mystyle says

    July 26, 2011 at 3:56 am

    Hi my dear-jeans are my favourites, whether they are coloured or flared or skinny, you look fabulous in yours!! Great to see you managed to hook up with Al Radley in London again this year! xxx

  6. Ruth Johnston says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:58 am

    You always look great Wendy xx

  7. Penny Dreadful Vintage says

    July 26, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I am in jeans most days, don’t tell the vintage crew x

  8. brett says

    July 26, 2011 at 8:29 am

    i love that you brought out your old suits
    i am pretty sure son1 wears the same thing for most events in his life like that
    consitency is his key in life
    brett

  9. katie says

    July 26, 2011 at 8:31 am

    You didn’t paint over the Captain Manhattan manicure then? Yay! I’ve often seen men wear colorful socks when in boring business suits to add a little personality. Super hero nails are your colorful socks!

  10. Patti @ NotDeadYet Style says

    July 26, 2011 at 10:08 am

    Hey you stole my uniform (black tee and denim)! Or I stole yours. It’s all OK. I do want that pantsuit though.

  11. Style Eyes says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Jeans are just so easy and practical to wear. I got rid of all my suits when I left the corporate world, so glad I did now!

  12. Eli says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    I think it is so awesome that you can use the blog to see when you last wore outfits and compare the dates and times to see how you wore it the last time at the same event!! From my librarian standpoint, this proves the immaculateness of the internet!

  13. stacy says

    July 26, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    New uniform… hands down!

  14. Suzanna says

    July 26, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Stella cut her trousers like no other and that suit still looks great, but I wonder how many others would know to wear it with that particular shade of red lipstick?

    You and ENC wear jeans better than anyone else on the planet and that’s sayin’ something.

  15. Helen F says

    July 26, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Well if the formula ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

  16. That's Not My Age says

    July 27, 2011 at 4:43 am

    That’s my uniform too – I live in jeans and a grey marl t-shirt.

  17. Samantha@fashionbidtv says

    July 27, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Those flared jeans are super, you look great in them.

  18. Tricia says

    July 27, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Love you in the wide-leg jeans! I also love wearing a suit jacket with jeans, that’s pretty much my work uniform when I can get away with jeans.

  19. SiouxsieL says

    July 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    I want that trench!

  20. une femme says

    July 27, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    If I had pantsuits that nice, I wouldn’t have parted with them either!

    There really are people who NEVER wash their jeans! Is it just me, or is that disgusting?

    • WendyB says

      July 27, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      I tell myself that it’s not disgusting 😉

  21. Terri says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    but did Al notice? That is the question.

  22. Kristin says

    July 27, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    I’d say your uni will stand the test of time!

  23. Mattie says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:05 am

    Wendy!

    I love your new uniform. Although, I love Stella McCartney your uniform a la 2011 is classic, chic and comfortable. A win-win combination.

    You’ve got great style! That Sonia Rykiel purse is everything.

    xo

  24. miss cavendish says

    July 28, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Love that you re-wear your clothing for holidays. Am thinking about wearing the same dress next year at the same conference I attended three years ago. . . Why not?!

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