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WIW: For Day 1

January 6, 2014

First Day of a new job. I feel like a child heading off to the first day of school - jittery and excited all rolled into one.

I went for comfort, both physically and psychologically. I will have enough to take in today without having to fuss over any item of clothing. I also wanted to dress appropriately for the office (until I have a better sense of what the office norm is in terms of dress code) but still interject a bit of my personality. Don't want to look like a corporate drone that I'm not, you know?

Based on wonderful suggestions, I went with my FFBO formula = dress plus blazer. I went with my BR ponte knit v-neck sheath dress and topped it with my graphic front black cut away style blazer, of course scrunching my sleeves. I added small dot hose in black for a bit of whimsy and went with my ancient knee high black leather boots. With the sleeves scrunched on my blazer, I was able to added my bright pink vintage Bakelite bangle - it gives the outfit a small pop of colour and also shows my love of vintage. A good conversation starter if need be. I added my trusty black leather handbag, a swipe of burgundy/plum lipstick and I think I'm set.

What do you think? good choices? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.  BTW good luck to Jenava who is also starting a new job today!

Blazer: RW&Co
Dress: Banana Republic
Hose: Hue
Boots: Clarks
Handbag: Danier Leather
Bangle: vintage

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64 Comments

  • rute replied 10 years ago

    Lovely! Good luck!

  • ramya replied 10 years ago

    I was waiting for this :)

    Don't you look fab!!! All the best Shannon

  • replied 10 years ago

    You look super! Hope you have a good day!

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    You are off to a fantastic start - have a great day!

  • Aquamarine replied 10 years ago

    Perfect! Good luck today!

  • Windchime replied 10 years ago

    I was going to say the same thing as Aquamarine--perfect! You look professional, stylish, and comfortable. Love what the bracelet does for the outfit. Good luck today!

  • Glory replied 10 years ago

    Have a great first day - you look awesome.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    An absolutely stunning choice, Shannon! I had forgotten about that jacket. It does the fabulous streamline thing that all your colour block (dark sleeved) items do. You look sensational, and how like you to consider a conversation starting accessory. You're so right. I'm sure the new "girls" at your office will love it! Hope the people are great there. 

  • Aubergine replied 10 years ago

    Best of luck! You look great -- professional and stylish!

  • catherine replied 10 years ago

    Perfect.  Have a great first day.  They are lucky to have you.

  • Elizabeth P replied 10 years ago

    Perfect!

    I hope all goes well today. 

  • Emily replied 10 years ago

    Shannon, you look fabulous!  Polished and approachable.  I hope you have an amazing first day.

  • Janet replied 10 years ago

    You look fantastic. Enjoy your first day!

  • ATLynn replied 10 years ago

    Perfect first day outfit.  Knock 'em dead.

  • Laura replied 10 years ago

    You look professional and creative all at the same time - well done and best wishes for lots of success in your new position!

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    You should feel confident and relaxed in this wonderful outfit. May you have a great starting day at your new job.

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    Fabulous first day outfit!! Love the pop of pink with the outfit!! Have a rocking day!

  • April replied 10 years ago

    Looks just right, TCS!  Wishing you a terrific start at your new workplace.

    (But qu'est-ce que c'est "FFBO"?)

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Perfect. You look hip, professional and comfy. Good luck. xo

  • carambola replied 10 years ago

    Beautiful! Have a great first day.

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Prefect, Good luck and a HNY, Shannon!:-)

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    April, FFBO = Fast Fall Back Outfit, I think.

    And Shannon, you look completely terrific and competent.  You'll do great!  Have a great first day!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Perfect you hit all the right notes good luck

  • replied 10 years ago

    You look lovely! Perfectly you, and very professional.

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    You look terrific!  Professional, yet still comfortable. Corporate enough, but not too corporate.

    Good luck today!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Excellent choice!  You look professional, polished, approachable and modern.  Have an amazing day!

  • Nicole D replied 10 years ago

    You look gorgeous and totally approachable.  Hope your first day goes smoothly!

  • Robidi replied 10 years ago

    You look fab :)  Hope your first day is wonderful!

  • Parsley replied 10 years ago

    You look fabulous, and just perfect for your first day!
    I wish you all the best in the new job!

  • Inge replied 10 years ago

    Excellent choice, Shannon!-) You look professional and super stylish. Love the addition of the pink bracelet, and your beautiful smile will win everyone over in a second.
    I hope your first day is going very well, and wish you lots of success with the new job, so exciting!

  • April replied 10 years ago

    Thank you, Amiable!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Love the colors of the blazer - you will do great!

  • Diana replied 10 years ago

    You look great!  Professional but not boring.  Good luck today!

  • kkards replied 10 years ago

    perfect! hope the day is going well!

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    Super fab, as usual!  Go get 'em, Shannon!!!

  • Isabel replied 10 years ago

    You look AWESOME ( yelling ! ).  Good luck. 

  • krishnidoux replied 10 years ago

    Great choice. I want to work with you!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Just on a quick lunch break so popping in to let you know that your well wishes are so appreciated - and they must be powerful cause the day is going great :)

  • Von replied 10 years ago

    Best of luck at the new job, and yes, you chose very well!

  • Sarah A replied 10 years ago

    You look terriffic, glad to hear the day is going well! Yay Shannon! :)

  • Alexandra replied 10 years ago

    You look fabulous! Hope you're having a great day.

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    You look fabulous :) have a great day and HNY

  • merwoman replied 10 years ago

    New year and new beginnings. Your smile is the best conversation starter ever, and you look totally awesome and approachable!

  • jenanded replied 10 years ago

    You look great... hope the day goes well!

  • Ingunn replied 10 years ago

    You always make every sartorial decision to perfection, Shannon. How wonderful that  the first WIW from you I see in a while is this one. I love everything about it, from boots to bracelet. I am very confident that everything went well today, and they are so lucky to have you. 

  • Lyn D. replied 10 years ago

    Great choices here Shannon, I am glad your day is going well!

  • Debbie replied 10 years ago

    You look great hope you have a great day!

  • CocoLion replied 10 years ago

    I like this because it has personality and style while not being so far out there as to inspire comments.  You have to ease co-workers and SOs into fashion I find.

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Perfect. Hope you had a great first day :)

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    Great outfit, that blazer is just gorgeous on you!  Hope you had a great first day!

  • Ariadne replied 10 years ago

    You look wonderful, Shannon.  I love that blazer more than words can say!  I hope the rest of your day is even better than the first half.

  • Karie replied 10 years ago

    Fantastic choice, hope all went well on your first day!

  • lyn* replied 10 years ago

    You look simply fabulous Shannon - I hope that the new job will suit you better; also, the gift shop in that hospital is to die for.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Well ladies, what an amazing first day. I can honestly say that was the best first day EVER!

    Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I felt good in my outfit all day and two people asked about my bracelet. I did notice in my observations around style in my new area that I was more dressed up than anyone else. Most of the other women in the surrounding offices were wearing dark trousers and a top. There was one lady wearing a fabulous polka dot skirt in grey and white with a white chunky knit sweater that looked great.

    Denise - it is good to not stick out too much, especially at the beginning. But I have the feeling I'm going to stick out a little no matter what! But you know what! I'm ok with that. Welcome to Shannon style new job!!!

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Yay!!! So glad it went well, Shannon. I am sure they will be delighted with you! And so they ought to be. I hope there is a chance of making some new friends, too. 

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    Of course this is amazing! And I love how each piece is so thoughtfully chosen to convey something specific. That is so cool.

  • rae replied 10 years ago

    Woohoo! You look amazing; no wonder it was a great day!

  • Susie replied 10 years ago

    So glad to hear that you are off to a good start! You look terrific...I bet they will soon be eagerly waiting to see what Shannon will be wearing each day!

  • annagybe replied 10 years ago

    Late but looks nice.

  • Kiwibird replied 10 years ago

    Brilliant choice of outfit Shannon!   So pleased to hear your day went well!!

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    You look very polished. How did today go?

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    Perfect! I hope you had a good day. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 10 years ago

    I'm so glad to hear the day was as wonderful as your outfit. I'm in awe of your styling expertise--great choices.

  • ManidipaM replied 10 years ago

    WOW. And how clever to wear that memorable jacket along with that conversation starter. They sure won't overlook the new girl in town!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.