When I noticed this skirt--

I was reminded of a similar skirt I own. It looks like it is slightly aline in these photos, however it is a pencil skirt, size 8.

I rarely wore the skirt to work [it is about 25 years old], however when I did, I paired it with a fitted slightly darker pink taffeta blouse similar to the one illustrated in this photo.

I love blouses like the one shown above. I used to have an assortment of colors that paired well with my business suits.

Today, I have a hard time finding similar blouse styles- so I tend to wear cashmere/silk blend button sweaters like those shown below-- with skirts.

Modeling the burgundy sweater. Ignore I look a little lumpy in that sweater.

  

I have searched high and low for the shade of pink in a cashmere button sweater that will match the pink in my skirt-- however, have yet to find it. Better yet-- another blouse similar to the one that was lost in my move. The blouse shown is from a retailer that is not going to continue selling the line. I called moments before I started writing this post. They call this type of blouse- retro. I loved them because they made my suits look more feminine while enabling me to look as if I was dressed in the same manner as my male coworkers who wore business suits and ties.

Today, I often notice women in shows and movies, who have on sweaters and jeans, e.g., Law and Order Criminal Intent, while their coworkers have on blazers and ties. I love retro for women.. I feel today, girls and guys are not dressed in similar fashion-- while in the early 90s or so-- were.

So today, why would I wear sweaters with a pencil skirt? Because I no longer work with guys in suits and ties. That said-- I prefer to meet with clients in a suit and the style blouse shown.

Today, I read style bloggers--- and wonder what the authors wear to the office. Last night I was watching Internal Affairs with Richard Gere and Andy Garcia. The movie released in 1990. I loved what the women were wearing in that movie.

Okay.. I am in a bad mood and thought I would harp on one of my pet peeves... no the reasons are not in a post over at Q's Wire... The problem-- always promises... and I cannot find a blouse to replace the one I lost. This has cost me a lot. I want to move on.