Hey yall! I’m so excited to be guest blogging for my friend and first cousin, College Prepster! As it is the custom of College Prepster to use a fun pen name, you can call me Freckles! I’ve loved reading all about Sporty Sister’s high school graduation excitement…I just graduated from college (Geaux Tigers!) so I thought a post on preppy suiting outfit options would be perfectly fitting!!
I got my first fancy suit as a present from my parents for my 21st birthday (I know a lady never tells her age, but it was last July!)
After much research and contemplation (I’m almost as thorough as College Prepster!) I chose a J.Crew Stretch Wool Suit in Heather Carbon. I got the standard J.Crew pencil skirt and I chose the 3 button jacket for a more conservative look and to ‘lock and load’ my larger chest (Stacy and Clinton from What not to Wear would be proud!)
College Prepster Side Note: Lock and Load just cracks me up!!! It’s a phrase a lot of coxswains use during races!!!
The suit is beautiful with lovely silk lining and a little stretch! I’ve worn it on a few interviews so far. I love that J.Crew suiting is sort of mix and match…There are 3 varieties of pants that match my Stretch Wool Blazer, and even more options for mix and match if you choose a jacket in a different material (The Super 120s, 3 button is totally on my radar!). But I realize that one suit, does not a work wardrobe make! My sister, ‘LA Law’, has a whole closet full of J.Crew, but she claims it’s because her size is always on sale, and not because she has a J.Crew card (LA Law LITERALLY bought stock in J.Crew, It’s publically traded).
I’m applying for jobs on the Hill (maybe College Prepster and I will end up neighbors!) and eagerly scouring my favorite shopping websites for more work wear! Although I LOVE the J.Crew style, a whole new wardrobe of J.Crew staples would totally break the bank! But there are LOTS of awesome retailers that are *ahem* emulating the J.Crew style!
My favorite so far has GOT to be the new Talbot’s collection. I know what youre thinking, Talbots is NOT for young ladies….But you’re wrong! The Talbot’s brand recently underwent an update and although their famous ‘Red Front Door’ can still be found in malls and shopping centers around the country, this is not your Granny’s Talbots!!
What do yall think?
This one is a dead ringer for my lovely J.Crew look… but thats ok I still love mine!!!)
Talbots.com has tons of patterns, and accommodates all sizes, Ladies’, Womens’ and Petites!! Good luck on the job hunt yall!!
(Thanks this was super fun! I’d love to do another anytime CollegePrepster will have me!)
When I first came to the city and needed a work wardrobe, the best investment is a suit and good shoes. I love your stylish suit and that you can mix and match. I also love a bit of "vintage" – perhaps a sweater, or a brooch to add a "lady-like" touch. pve
This is great! I am vehemently against 90s power suits. The trimmer tailored look is perfect! I'm working at a law office over the summer, and lots of the female attorneys dress in this style.
I first met @kristarobertso 11 years ago for brunch at The Smith (it was 2014, okay?), and yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of getting a sneak peek at @pennylinndesigns’ brand new flagship needlepoint store in Rowayton, CT! 🩵🪡 🌊 The store officially opens this weekend!!
I’ve watched her business, Penny Linn, absolutely take off over the past few years, and it’s been incredible to see her at the forefront of needlepoint’s recent explosion in popularity. The industry has traditionally been a little old-fashioned (and, let’s be honest, sometimes gatekeep-y), but Penny Linn is all about inclusivity, accessibility, and introducing this craft to as many people as possible. I truly believe there’s room for everyone at the needlepoint table… the more stitchers, the better! And Penny Linn embodies that ethos so well.
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or have never picked up a canvas in your life, I highly recommend visiting the new Penny Linn flagship. @shihstitches and I drove from Northern NJ, and it was totally worth it. You could easily turn it into a full-day outing! Rowayton is such a charming coastal town, with great spots to explore in the surrounding area.
I’m just so immensely proud of Krista, not only for what she’s doing for the needlepoint community but also just for creating something so special. The store is gorgeous, the selection is incredible (so many canvases and thread options!), and the energy she’s brought to this space is just amazing. I truly couldn’t be more proud of her if I tried!
Just a girl, well-rested after multiple nights of good sleep, loving her new 2025 hobbies (hello, tap & mahjong!)—all while dressed for a February day warm enough to skip the coat! 🙌🏻
When I want to experiment with trends, I try to follow the formula of picking something that’s close to something I would already wear but with a small twist. I am loving this @onequince one piece jumpsuit with a cardigan layered over– it’s a slightly different look than what I would normally go for (leggings and a sweater, for example) so I still feel like myself! #quincepartner
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A classic look with classic books 📚🧥 @jcrew updated their iconic trench with a longer, more modern length and I’m loving it! I love it paired with these black jeans and a simple white tee for a causal look and it would also look chic with heels and a cute little dress for a night out! 🖤 #injcrew #ad
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one year in the books of BROTHERS FOREVER 🫶🏻 I can’t believe how big both boys have gotten in just one year…. My heart can barely take it. I can’t remember life without them and, truly, it feels like they’ve always been a part of me. #brothers
@ohmymahjong hooked me UP! Learning mahjong has been on my mind for a while and this year we finally made it happen! My 97 year old grandma Charlotte plays mahjong every week- and now that I have learned, I know what’s been keeping her so young! Mahjong is FUN and the perfect mix of luck and strategy. The rules can be a lot to learn (I’m still learning for sure) but it’s easy to pick up with a good teacher.
Thank you #ohmymahjong for all the fun goodies… chic tiles, a handy mat, great organizers! Everything we need for our next mahjong girls night! #mahjong
When I first came to the city and needed a work wardrobe, the best investment is a suit and good shoes. I love your stylish suit and that you can mix and match. I also love a bit of "vintage" – perhaps a sweater, or a brooch to add a "lady-like" touch.
pve
This is great! I am vehemently against 90s power suits. The trimmer tailored look is perfect! I'm working at a law office over the summer, and lots of the female attorneys dress in this style.
Banana Republic also has some cute suiting clothes. The skirts are about half the price as J.Crew ones!