Work that Shirt

I have been working for 7 years now and I have always fancied shirts.
I love the clean look and I love how it complimented my torso (back then)

I worked my diet that I could tuck in my shirts into my pants.
Please be reminded that this was way before pregnancy. I was not skinny. I have always been meaty but I have always managed.

In the organization where I work in now, unless I meet high profile customers, I will be in my jeans all the time.
Even shirt and jeans and I love that semi casual look because you will look great either in jeans or flats.

Previously, my choice of shirts will be from G2000 because they are very affordable and have many colours. But I didn't like the fact that the shirt is short and I had to be conscious whenever I sit.

When my career got a bit better, I decided to buy shirts from Zara. Better cotton and better cut. Again, I could tuck in that look. Plus I love the fact that if I take a bigger size, the sleeves still did justice. It was not too long.

During all these time, I quietly wished I had a tailored shirt. My weakness is always my stomach. Even when I was pregnant, my arms were not exactly huge. It was just the stomach which was getting in the way of everything.

But I thought it was far fetched. Tailored shirts are way too expensive.
Really. So when I got myself personalized shirts, I fell in love it them immediately.
I will share them with you in time. In fact, I ended up designing my own shirts with cuff links and made it pregnant friendly!

Ok pregnancy came along when I had to say good bye to all the shirts and wore cotton tees for comfort. It was bye bye to heels as well.

Truth is, I am a fashion disaster. Ever since my pregnancy, I hated going back to normal pants. Oh yes, it was my joy to get back into my pre-pregnancy pants because it meant that I have lost the (water) weight. But, I didn't like how it will feel so tight around my waist and create an awful bulge when I sit down.

I seriously recommend pregnancy pants especially for long flight travels. Ok, I guess many just wont get me that I truly enjoy pregnancy pants.
In fact, I still wear them until today.

It didn't help too that I have a whole dormant wardrobe in Ang Mo Kio and my pregnancy clothes at my Mom's. I try to make out the best I can to work. I would sneak to my sister's wardrobe and see some of her larger pieces which I can fit.

So during a meeting yesterday when my colleague mentioned that Raoul was having sale of shirts, it didn't take me long to decide that I needed to get there.
Because I still consider myself a plus size, bigger size shirts will mean longer sleeves.

So I was really thrilled to see cuffed half length sleeves. It helps with my figure because I have a smaller arms so I am taking people's eyes away from my middle part of my body to my shoulder and my arms.

Ok fine, I can't fit into the slim fit yet. Semi slim fit is good enough.
*lol*



And for more comfortable wear for the office throughout the whole day, I choose the straight fit.



Their straight fits have darts in front and at the back so it is very flattering.
Guess how much were they?
I bought 3 of such shirts for $150!

Another steal isn't it? Now I am more geared up for office.
They do have jackets and dresses and skirts so head down to Raffles City for your picks!



Well sweetie, in time, Mummy would like to share about my tailored shirts.
Are you a fan of shirts to work?

xoxo