Judith & Charles is a label that wasn’t really on my radar until Holt Renfrew started carrying it, but I’ve come to like its aesthetic a lot. As a bonus, the clothes are made in Canada. Or, at least, some of them — like this dress — are. I like the watercolour-like print and the black cutouts at the waist, so that was reason enough to buy it when I found it at VV. A work appropriate sheath dress is never wasted in my closet.
Instead of black, I paired it with my red Theory blazer. Pro tip: when you’re feeling miserable, bright colours can totally fake some cheer on your behalf. That’s what I tell myself, anyway. I went with black shoes and bag though, because there’s a fine line between “cheerfully colourful” and “full-on clown”. To bastardize a line from Tropic Thunder (anyone else remember that movie? Looking back, I’m amazed that script got green-lighted): you never want to go full-on clown.
That dress is fantastic. !!
I just found your blog and I’m so glad I did! It’s refreshing to see a professional woman styled…professionally, and in front of her garage door, not in a curated alley wearing Prada heels. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks, and LOL! The garage door is a matter of practicalities. I take my outfits in the morning before I leave for work, and it’s the most neutral background/best light I can find. I sometimes wish I could have prettier photos, but such are the woes of the amateur blogger 😉
I remember Tropic Thunder, I think Robin and I have watched it together a few times… Lol!
Anyway, I was thinking I might part with my bright coral red blazer soon but seeing this has me re-thinking. There must be more things in my wardrobe I can wear it with other than that Anthro skirt we both have, grey with flowers and sequins (do you still have that?)
I still have it, but it’s not a great match with my current wardrobe. Tbh, I love it on you but not on me … but I also can’t bear to part with it because it’s so purty. So it’s sitting in my basement “archive”, LOL!