However, last week was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. It really consists of long hours of just sitting and waiting. So, if you've never had to do it, don't stress over it! Just think of it as time to turn off your phone and get away from the outside world. Kind of like a vacation... Well, not really.
If you've been working for yourself, like me, sometimes it's hard to remember what you wore in the "real world" when you had to actually get "dressed up" everyday. Lately, me getting dressed up means that I wear my "nice" yoga pants or Nike shorts. This week, I took it as a challenge to pair some of the things I haven't worn in a while, accessorize, and just go for it! This post breaks down what I wore each day and maybe it will inspire your fashion too for jury duty, or for work.
Day 1:
Since it's been nearly a thousand degrees here in the South every day this month, I tried to wear something that was cool, but something that I could wear a sweater over, for how chilly it was in the courthouse.
This pink top actually came from Sam's Club a couple of years ago and is the perfect length.
The black dress pants are from The Limited and are a staple in my work wardrobe.
The strappy Steve Madden shoes are from Belk.
The tan cozy sweater is from Old Navy last year.
Day 2:
I went with the same idea each day of wearing a sleeveless top and a sweater.
This white peplum top has adorable embroidered edging around the bottom and it came from Old Navy for only $8, this Spring!
The black dress pants are from The Limited.
The animal print kitten heeled flats have been one of my favorite pairs of shoes for so many years. I've even had to get the heel replaced once and I paid maybe $6 for them at Target on clearance over 5 years ago. I don't know what I would do without them!
The tan cozy sweater is from Old Navy last year.
The tassel necklace is one of my designs. Check it out on my Etsy shop!
Day 3:
I am loving the whole palm print this Summer! So, when I found this top at TJ Maxx AND it had pink tassels around the bottom of it, I had to have it!
These black dress pants are perfect! They're from Express and have the best stretch to them. These are the "Columnist" fit.
I also love these chunky tan heels from Belk. They truly go great with any outfit! They're made by New Direction.
The off white cable sweater is from Belk several years ago. I feel like it's one of those timeless pieces that you can keep forever. I love the detail around the front of it too.
The necklace is one of my designs. Check it out on my Etsy shop!
The bracelet is also one of my designs and is inspired from the Bourbon and Bowties bracelets.
Day 4:
This burnt orange, rust colored shirt has been one of my favorites for over a year now! It's from Anthropologie and goes perfectly with dress pants, jeans, or just about anything! It's slightly longer in the back and the front is silk and blousy.
The black dress pants are from The Limited and are cropped skinny leg.
The tan heels are also from Target and are Merona brand. I bought this pair and a coral pair last year and paid about $8 a pair on clearance. So chic, and no one would ever know they were $8 shoes!
The tan cozy sweater is the same one from Old Navy last year.
The bracelets are my design and also some of the bracelets that I wore on my wedding day in 2014.
Check out this blog post for details from my wedding.
