New Place, First Day

Day One by reluctantlyadultish featuring sterling silver jewelry

For my degree, I have to take a few classes in a co-related field, and since they don't have what I want at my university, I take them at a different school. This means that I am dealing with professors and students I don't already know. So I try to look as professional and presentable as possible the first days of the semester to make a good impression.

I got this dress as a Christmas present, and it's really great. I like to pair it with simple shoes and accessories so as not to clash with the plaids. As a bonus, it's a really comfortable fabric, and it even has pockets.

Holiday Party

Holiday Party by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size womens blazers

Party dress / Plus size womens blazer / Black pantyhose / Ankle boots / H M black handbag, $19 / H&m earrings, $1.57 / H M chunky necklace, $11 / York Wallcoverings Peek-A-Boo Graphic Trellis Wallpaper

If you're invited to any events this holiday season, you might be worried about what to wear. You can't go wrong with a cute dress and chunky heels, especially if there's some sparkle in there somewhere. The white blazer is fresh, and helps go from day to evening if you need to get to a party straight from work. The red shoes throw in a pop of festive color.

Time to Present

Time to Present by reluctantlyadultish featuring plus size jackets

Long dress / H M plus size jacket, $13 / Look From London black tight / Mossimo Supply Co backpack / Pink earrings / ModCloth Menswear Inspired Dune for the Day Wedge

It's time for my final presentation in one of my classes. Augh! Where did the semester go?

I love to wear a cute basic dress with tights and a jacket whenever I'm doing something professional. I think it looks polished while still being cute and fashionable. The collar on this dress is a nice-looking feature, and my trusty buffalo-plaid backpack manages to look nice while still being functional. It's been a great piece all semester, big enough to get my laptop and a few books inside without being clunky or unwieldy.

Mad for Plaid

Mad for Plaid by reluctantlyadultish featuring a chain necklace

Emily and Fin sleeveless dress / Mossimo biker jacket / Pretty Polly intimate / Evening shoes / Old Navy cross body / Gold charm / Chain necklace

I'm kind of in love with this look. The moto jacket and the plaid give it a bit of a punk feel, but the bucket bag and vintage-inspired heels tone it down and make it really now. This would be a great ensemble to wear to class and look put-together and polished but still completely fun.

Fabulous for Fall

Fall by reluctantlyadultish featuring a fall outfit

Mata Traders blue dress / Pretty Polly black tight / H&M black boots, $24 / H M shopping bag, $39 / Stud earrings / Ornamental Things charm necklace / Mossimo Supply Co. Junior's Plus-Size Long-Sleeve Cardigan Sweater -...

Here in NYC, the line between fall and winter has started to blur, and soon we may be under a crush of snow. So let's get as much use out of our cute non-boot shoes and colorful dresses while we can.

The umbrella print on this dress from ModCloth (now sold out, unfortunately) gives a little nod to dreary weather, but the blue skirt brings out some cheer, almost like that patch of sky poking out through clouds. All-black accessories allow the dress to really pop without stealing focus. Oh, and those little triforce earrings are a nice touch to let your inner geek out without overpowering a daytime look.