What I Wear: Navy and Black

Blazer: Zara (linked below); Woven: Banana Republic; Striped T-Shirt (H&M); Skirt: Banana Republic; Booties (BCBG); Belt: Gap; Necklace (Accessory Concierge); Sunglasses: Chloe (Saks Outlet)

What She Says:

I never had to worry about what I wore to school.  The beauty of a Catholic school upbringing meant that from first grade through high school...my outfits were chosen for me.  College was the 90's...so it was flannel, baseball hats, and vests...lots of oversized vests.  I love the chance to dress for work and pick out something that is professional but hopefully not boring.  However, sometimes entering my closet in the morning I struggle to get inspired.  So this time, I decided to play with the navy and black trend, jazz it up with some stripes, and throw on my new favorite blazer from Zara. 

What He Says:

Navy and black are a trend?  Sweet!  Those colors make up 75% of my wardrobe!

Confession: I think women who dress smartly in work attire are hot!  Maybe I watched a few too many episodes of Melrose Place (helloooo, Heather Locklear!) or Ally McBeal (helloooo, Portia DeRossi!) back in the day, but you can't have a naughty office-worker fantasy if the object of your affections is dressed like a schlump.

So, does this outfit work for me?  I think so.  It's not Amanda Woodward's mini-skirt, but I want my wife to look professional, not trashy.  We both work for an IT firm, not an advertising company or a lingerie retailer, so a little bit of effort goes a long way.  I like the stripes, I like the boots, and I like the contrasting colors.  I'll never quite understand belts without belt loops, but that's for another rant.