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[ArkieDukie]

Went shopping today for an interview outfit. I was really wishing I had our own fashion expert, CathyCA, with me.

You should have texted me pics of your outfits. I LOVE to shop!

Yesterday, I took my mom shopping. She had picked out a skirt that she liked and from the dressing room, she asked me to go back out to the rack to pick out a top to go with the skirt she was trying. I found a cardigan that matched it beautifully and I took it back to Mom in the dressing room. She said, "Oh. I already have that sweater at home." So, I went back out and found a shell to go with it. SCORE!

Do you have the Stylebook app on your phone? I love mine! I've taken pictures of most of my wardrobe pieces. I can catalog when and where I've worn a top, a skirt, a pair of paints, a pair of shoes, accessories, etc. The app has a function that will put together outfits for me. Sometimes they're good. Sometimes, not so good. It's like playing paper dolls with my own wardrobe.

Did you decide on anything?

I did! I bought a pair of black slacks and a black jacket. I have a couple of tops I can wear with it; I just need to decide between them. Also bought a new pair of shoes. Needed something comfortable yet nice; I wanted something to cover my feet since it's cold in St. Louis right now.

[IowaDevil]

Oh boy do I fit into the jeans/t-shirt (usually a Duke one) category. Shopping is like the plague to me. If I HAVE to get something....online seems to work reallly well! Now i know who to call on....Cathy for fashion!

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

I can't understand how gals actually enjoy climbing in and out of an endless pile of things in a dressing room. By the time I find my own old clothes again and haul them back on, my hair is a wreck and I'm worn out, disgusted with my body, and depressed. Then, on to another store to do the same thing over again. My size is RARELY on the racks and if it is, the other piece that goes with whatever it is --- isn't. So I have to start over.

I was a sales girl while the OP was in school and hung things back on racks for a living. I feel compelled as a customer to put things back the way I found them in order on the racks forEVER -- NEVER leaving a pile in the DR for somebody else to re-organize. That makes shopping take even longer.

Give me the online catalogue where the sizes are all in stock. Send it to my door. I can try things on in private without some giddy, overly friendly clerk startling me with "How are WE doing?' The shoes and accessories i need to see the item with are here in my closet. When in doubt I even order both sizes and send back the wrong one. And help is just a chat away -- when I ASK for it.

It's the only way to fly. the only thing good about the mall is that I get in steps for the day.
Love, Ima
PS At the end of the day, nobody even remembers or cares what this old broad wore anyway.

[CathyCA]

Oh boy do I fit into the jeans/t-shirt (usually a Duke one) category. Shopping is like the plague to me. If I HAVE to get something....online seems to work reallly well! Now i know who to call on....Cathy for fashion!

I am your resident fashionista! Just ask AD. We had a wardrobe consultation session online last night.

I love to shop! I love to put together outfits. I love shopping from my own closet, putting together an outfit I didn't even know that I had from my existing wardrobe.

[windsor]

Oh boy do I fit into the jeans/t-shirt (usually a Duke one) category. Shopping is like the plague to me. If I HAVE to get something....online seems to work reallly well! Now i know who to call on....Cathy for fashion!

I am your resident fashionista! Just ask AD. We had a wardrobe consultation session online last night.

I love to shop! I love to put together outfits. I love shopping from my own closet, putting together an outfit I didn't even know that I had from my existing wardrobe.

Hoping there is good mojo in the wardrobe choice...and sending big ass INTERVIEW VIBES to Arkie today!!

[lawgrad91]

Hoping there is good mojo in the wardrobe choice...and sending big ass INTERVIEW VIBES to Arkie today!!

What my fellow fashion-deprived sister said.

[lawgrad91]

I mostly shop online as well.

I do like to buy and wear cool socks, and have been known to choose an outfit based on what socks I want to wear. Today's sock selection was pink (for breast cancer research) so the rest of the outfit is a pink blouse, gray pants and a black blazer.

[IowaDevil]

Big time vibes for AD today!

Ima you must've been describing me in your post! Could it be cuz we are in a similar age category??? Hmmmm..... ;)

[DukePA]

Go, AD!!! Mega Vibes (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Go for it, Arkie! And send us a selfie of you in your lucky outfit!
Love, Ima

[lawgrad91]

Anyone ever read a book written by Author Name?

[DukePA]

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Anyone ever read a book written by Author Name?

[YmoBeThere]

I have not...

[ArkieDukie]

Thanks, all! The interview went very well, I think. The main person who was hiring made a comment about my offer including a buyout of my lease, which runs until the end of July. He also asked my current salary and rank. So, I think I'm going to get a really good offer. Even more important, they're doing fantastic, cutting edge science, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make me feel up to speed on the instrument and the project.

So, stay at current institution, where I'm viewed by my boss as being inferior to WEC, or go someplace where they view me as talented and want to help me develop professionally? And it's far closer to my family? This one is a bit of a no-brainer.

[YmoBeThere]

Just a heads up, if you enjoy proper grammar and spelling, don't hang out at boards for older American cars.

[lawgrad91]

Thanks, all! The interview went very well, I think. The main person who was hiring made a comment about my offer including a buyout of my lease, which runs until the end of July. He also asked my current salary and rank. So, I think I'm going to get a really good offer. Even more important, they're doing fantastic, cutting edge science, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make me feel up to speed on the instrument and the project.

So, stay at current institution, where I'm viewed by my boss as being inferior to WEC, or go someplace where they view me as talented and want to help me develop professionally? And it's far closer to my family? This one is a bit of a no-brainer.

Woo hoo!!!!!

[bjornolf]

Crossing my fingers and toes, Arkie!

[CathyCA]

Thanks, all! The interview went very well, I think. The main person who was hiring made a comment about my offer including a buyout of my lease, which runs until the end of July. He also asked my current salary and rank. So, I think I'm going to get a really good offer. Even more important, they're doing fantastic, cutting edge science, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make me feel up to speed on the instrument and the project.

So, stay at current institution, where I'm viewed by my boss as being inferior to WEC, or go someplace where they view me as talented and want to help me develop professionally? And it's far closer to my family? This one is a bit of a no-brainer.

YAY!

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

Thanks, all! The interview went very well, I think. The main person who was hiring made a comment about my offer including a buyout of my lease, which runs until the end of July. He also asked my current salary and rank. So, I think I'm going to get a really good offer. Even more important, they're doing fantastic, cutting edge science, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make me feel up to speed on the instrument and the project.

So, stay at current institution, where I'm viewed by my boss as being inferior to WEC, or go someplace where they view me as talented and want to help me develop professionally? And it's far closer to my family? This one is a bit of a no-brainer.

Terrific news, Arkie! Keep us in the loop 'cause we're still all vibrating!
Love, Ima

[Very Duke Blue]

Wonderful, AD. This has got to happen.