In these days, we “women in the middle” need to be even more vigilant about what we are projecting- in our attitude, our work ethic and our dress. One of the areas that surprise me is how women dress for work. Have we gotten too casual? Is every day a casual Friday?

I often see women wearing shapeless tops over shapeless pants with elastic waists or outfits that show way too much skin- looking more like weekend wear than work attire. What about those people who wear wrinkled clothing? It makes them look like they rushed to grab something out of the laundry basket just before they ran out the door that morning.

Your clothes say so much about you. Take a hard look at your self in the mirror. Does it say “Confident, competent professional”? Or “ You do what for a living?!”

In today’s times where jobs are scarce and a first impression is sometimes all you get, make sure you have considered every aspect of your look. One solution is making sure your tops and shirts are professional looking. Don’t show too much skin! Don’t be too trendy! Just be tailored and, if you really want to be remembered, add a little shot of color or pattern. Finally, take time on Sunday night to choose the next weeks outfits, making sure they are ironed, clean and project the image that you want the world to see.

Have you gone to the mall lately and been totally frustrated by what is in the stores? I don’t want to dress like my 24 year old daughter nor my 90 year old mother. I want to wear clothes that are stylish but age appropriate for my 53 years.

My  dear friend Pat and I will be hosting this blog and hope you will join us in your rants and raves. Last year, after shopping for hours to find a white tank to wear under a suit that was not too casual, I gave up. Kind of…

We talked to our friends, checked out stores from Worth Avenue in Palm Beach to Target in North Palm Beach and decided “it” was missing. Shirts and tops that business women could wear and look professional. Shirts that were not headed for the Goodwill bag after three washes because they were pilled, faded or lost their shape.

Out of our frustration, SuitableShirts was born. Our web site is a one stop place to go to go to find tops

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, shirts, and blouses that are perfect for the office as well as after work. We are just getting started and want to know what you think. If you are looking for a shirt for work and you’re not finding it, let us know.

 We want you to give us your thoughts, share your victories and your dilemmas being “Women in the Middle”.

                                                            Kris