Lands’ End at the Office – Staying Warm

We are pretty solidly in the middle of winter, and here in Ohio at least, that means one thing – it is really frappin’ cold.

When I head out to work in the morning, I want to be dressed professionally, of course, but I also want to make sure I’ll stay warm throughout the day. Dropping off/picking up two kids in two locations, going back and forth between buildings… I manage to get out in the cold a lot, so keeping myself toasty is a tall order.

We know to turn to Lands’ End for outerwear that is incredibly warm (I love the LE parka I bought a couple of years ago), but it’s also a great place to look for… innerwear? Underwear? Uh, regular clothes that will keep you warm as well.

Here’s what I mean.

This sweater is perfect for work.

It’s soft – a combination of cotton and cashmere – and has a very nice fit. The rib-knit trim adds nice detail. It comes in a lot of colors – I personally have the Fern Green Heather pictured above as well as the Deep Amethyst Heather (hey if I find something I love, I like to have multiples!).

It’s nice to have something underneath, though, to add a layer of warmth. The Feminine Silk Camisole is perfect.

It’s light and breathable and holds in body heat while wicking away moisture.

The cami also has a partner, the Feminine Silk Crop Pants.

Made from the same material as the cami, these are great to wear under dress pants, like these, for example.

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Lands’ End’s new chinos are, well, perfect. I love them so much. I have a black pair and a steel gray pair (back to that finding something that works thing…). They are extremely comfortable and look great. They’ll even hem them for free.

But back to the outfit at hand!

As I said, I’m in and out a number of times throughout the day, sloughing through snow to get where I’m going. I need snow boots, but I’m not ready to wear my puffy 1980s puffy plastic ones to work. Fortunately, Lands’ End saves the day with Weatherfield Boots.

These boots are perfect – they’re easy to put on (I love the toggles!), water-resistant and warm. They’ve got a 200-gram brushed tricot insulated lining – I don’t know what that is, exactly, but it means they are WARM. The sturdy rubber midsole make them functional as well. Check out the traction on those babies! They’re ideal for women on the go.

Lands’ End will keep you warm – from your cami to your parka!

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Lands’ End for all your Holiday Gatherings

Holidays in our family aren’t super dressy occasions… we tend to go the more casual route, wearing jeans-and-sweater-type outfits. We keep things comfortable! Of course, though, it’s nice to look nice. That’s where Lands’ End comes in! They have outfits for the entire family, but let’s focus on you for a moment. Here are some of my recommendations!

I love, love, love the Circle Cardigan Sweater.

I have it in Natural, but I love it so much that I seriously had to hold myself back from buying the Maplewood version at the Lands’ End Shop at Sears last weekend. Now that I see the website, though, I think I might need it in avocado, too. Hmmm… But I digress. The circle sweater is made from a cotton and wool blend, and it’s nice and warm and cozy. The details make it feminine and dressy. And p.s. it’s on sale for $34.99 which is a freaking STEAL, I tell you!

I like to wear that sweater with my trusty Cotton Modal Crew tops (hello, $9.99 right now) which I would estimate I wear at least three times a week. They are the perfect layering T.

Those tops would look great with regular jeans, or mix things up a little and wear the Modern 14-wale Corduroy Slim Leg Jeans.

I have them in brown, which is goes nicely with my Natural circle sweater. I love the pants – they are super comfortable. They are slimming, yet have a bit of stretch (which is nice after a holiday meal!). They are Fit 1, which is my favorite, and the slim leg has a close fit. Lands’ End will also hem them for you for free.

For comfy, cozy shoes, try the Chalet Shearling Clogs

Or the Chalet Midshaft Pull On Boots.

There you have it – my outfit for Christmas day. I’m sure Jenny will be decked out in her Lands’ End Starfish Collection clothes… we’ll both be very comfortable and very well dressed!

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Tragedy (of sorts)

Want to hear something sad?

I had been in Chicago for a few days, and upon my return home tonight (last night by the time you read this!), I realized that I left my favoritest boots in the whole wide world in my hotel room.

La Canadienne Kara boots. Aren’t they lovely?

And now they are gone. My heart is broken.

Is that sad or WHAT?

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