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In response to
"Speaking of style, I could probably use a professorial makeover."
by
psilotum
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First, you get in your car and head north on I-5, drive about an hour. When you get to Burlington, take the exit and go to the outlet mall.
Posted by
Trish (aka Trisha)
Apr 25 '09, 01:09
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Then you need to go into the Eddie Bauer store, the Nautica Store, the Ralph Lauren Store and The Gap store. I generally have the best luck at Eddie Bauer, ymmv. I don't know your size, but Crash is a 16 neck, extra long (33/34) length sleeves and EB always has plenty. They have a whole section devoted to dress and sports shirts. Start looking for basic colors that look good on you, don't be afraid of pink, yellow, or lavender--all of them look can look quite attractive whatever your orientation. Also, don't be afraid of stripes or the thin windowpane checks, you can do some amazing looks with a rep striped tie against a striped shirt if the colors are right. If you feel you absolutely MUST have short sleeves, look for the "distressed" cotton sport shirts, they look a little faded, but comfy. Never ever ever wear a tie with short sleeves or you'll look like Dilbert. If your arms get hot, simply roll up your sleeves to the elbow--besides, that look is sexy. If you like the casual look of a t under a shirt, pick up some of them while you're there, they're well made and only slightly more expensive than similar shirts from Walmart. However, the material is heavier, pre-shrunk, and the colors will match the rest of the prevailing spring/summer line up in the store. Go for 100% cotton and pay a couple of dollars more for the dress shirts that have wrinkle resistant treatment added. Just about everything in the store will be a button down, but that's good--you won't mess up as much. They usually have a rack of pants on sale/clearance, mostly khaki with shades running from a light sand to a yellowish tan. While you're in the back of the store look at their flip flops, small camping gear and clearance winter coats and jackets. I swear you can clean up in that place. There's also a "club" you can join where you get a 20% discount on your total purchase after you've spent X amount of dollars.
Nautica has a lot of the same stuff, but they're more casual. Look for shorts, t shirts and ligt sweatshirts there, as well as their baggy jeans.
To dress to impress, you probably should pick up a couple of long sleeved dress shirts at Ralph Lauren. I love their pale yellow button down, it looks nice on everybody. Other than that, try a navy/white or red/white thin stripe. They look good with a suit or stand alone.
Finally, go to The Gap outlet and look for play clothes and more pants. Also, make sure you look in the corners of the store--Gap owns Banana Republic and we've picked up some really nice BR stuff for about 1/4 the regular retail price there.
good luck
:)
Remember--ditch the short sleeved dress shirts. You do not want to become a Dilbert :)
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