Drawn Together by Modesty

This question is from myself. My last day on the job outside my home was about three months before my boy was born, and that was six years ago. I’ve been fortunate to figure out how to make enough money for my needs working from home, so I’ve been able to not spend so much on a professional wardrobe to work outside. But now it’s time again. I’m not going to work for someone else, but for myself…I’m finally taking action to realize my dream. I’ve been doing the groundwork for opening what I hope, God willing, is the first in a nation-wide chain of gender-specific fitness centers that have facilities for females only and facilities for males only. Anything having to do with water and swimsuits will be the star attraction of the centers…dedicated lap pools, water parks, pools for swimming lessons, pool parties, hot tubs, saunas, waterfalls, etc. I will need to meet with investors and bankers soon to get this project funded, and I want to look like a million dollars when I do. Stacy and Clinton said it—“You have to look like a million dollars to get a million dollars”—or something like that! (Did anyone see that episode?)

So I began a hunt for tall-sized, modest (or modestifyable), trendy, well-fitted, well-made, size 16 US, professional work clothes in cool color tones that look like a million dollars. OMG! I did a lot of web surfin’ that week. It turns out there IS a store, one store and only one store, that has clothing that meets all those requirements! It’s a UK store, Long Tall Sally.

Here is one of my outfits.

Santa Rose Tunic from Long Tall Sally
Ontario Wideleg Trousers from Long Tall Sally
Stanwyck Frock Coat in Black Velvet from Long Tall Sally
Long Rayon Undershirt from Shukr: Actually I have Shukr’s modal undershirts, not the rayon ones. They are the best undershirt I have ever worn! I am so happy they finally added an undershirt to their line.
Honorable by Clarks® from Zappos in color wine: A very comfortable shoe despite being a pump. I love them!! They are more comfortable than some flats I’ve worn—worth every penny. In real life, their color matches the Santa Rose tunic better.