I went to college in the South. Technically it was the “mid-Atlantic” region, but south of the Mason-Dixon line. (If I reveal which state, I’m sure there will be a debate about whether this is really “the South” — anyone want to take a guess?) Needless to say, I wore a lot of pastel polo…

I really like this long sweater from Old Navy. I think it hits a good spot between being on the longer side but still looking tailored enough to be professional. In my opinion, some long cardigans can drift over to bathrobe territory, but this one has enough detailing (ribbed bottom, square pockets) to keep it…

Hmm, OK, hear me out on this one. I am a big fan of the tucked-in shirt. In the mid-2000s when fashion belts were hugely in style, I was in heaven. Granted, this style definitely worked better for my pre-childbearing figure, but it still has a special place in my heart. All this is to…

One of my ultimate Marshalls finds was my gray sweatshirt blazer. I wish I had multiples of it, but alas, that is the downside of discount shopping. However, I came across this blazer that I think will make a great (albeit more expensive) replacement for when I have to retire my current one. I love…