Ivory Culottes: Memorandum

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September 16, 2015

Ivory Culottes

Herein lies deep thoughts on almond milk, clean refrigerators and living to the beat of your own drum…

As you’ve seen recently in this post and on instagram, these ivory culottes have been on constant rotation as we transition into Fall. I wore them last week again in NYC and thoroughly enjoyed when someone complimented me on the “almond milk” hue of my culottes as we walked into a fashion show. Naturally, we then became engrossed in a conversation about teff recipes and bone broth and instantly became BESTIES. But actually, I just thanked her, and sat down in my seat where I reflected on the irony of the on-trend NYFW compliment, choked down laughter and began writing this post, starting first with the title: IVORY culottes. Can we just call them ivory? Because they’re ivory. Or cream. I’d even be willing to concede antique white, ecru or eggshell. BUT WE’RE NOT DOING ALMOND MILK, MMK? So get it together. It’s worth noting that I actually really like almond milk because unlike regular milk it doesn’t make my apartment stink when I don’t clean out my refrigerator for six months which is something that happens quite a lot. Just kidding, mom! I totes clean it out more than that! I absolutely do not. Back to these IVORY culottes. White House Black Market’s fall collection is all about living to the #BeatOfYourDrum. For me, that harkens back to why I started Memorandum two years ago. Regardless of whether your professional environment is casual, creative, conservative or some combination of the three, you don’t have to abandon your personal style Monday through Friday. To me, marching to the beat of your drum means you don’t have to ~~clean out your refrigerator more than once a year~~ sacrifice professionalism to wear what you want at work, or, on the other end of the spectrum, ascribe to some sterile corporate uniform to get ahead professionally. There are endless ways to look professional AND embrace your own sense of style. And, since there’s an indisputable link between appearance and work performance, I think this topic is worth addressing so that we all look, feel and do our best both in and out of the office. I’ve always been a big culotte fan, so wearing these today is the perfect example of taking a non-traditional workwear piece, and making it “work” in my professional life. If you’re still not sure about diving into the culotte trend, you really should check out these suckers. Great price point. Fully lined. Fitted to perfection. Gorgeous neutral four-season hue. Perfect for work. What more do you need? Your move. Produced in collaboration with White House Black Market.

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15 responses to “Ivory Culottes”

Natali

September 16, 2015

Fantastic minimalistic and masculine outfit! I like your blouse very much.

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Kathy

September 16, 2015

I like the lace blouse and especially that you are wearing it untucked, which is how I wear most of my blouses. Stay safe at NYFW 😉

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Anna

September 16, 2015

Oh, those oxfords…I’ve been eyeing them. Might need to pull the trigger now!
xx, Anna
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Bella B

September 16, 2015

I really like your outfit! I am on the hunt for a great pair of culottes.
xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com

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Danielle

September 16, 2015

Love the oxfords! They look great with every outfit you pair them.

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Vanessa @ Living in Steil

September 16, 2015

Great look! Loving that Phillip Lim top and those Oxfords.

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Joules

September 16, 2015

This post is amazing. Keep being you, Mary!

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Jodie filogomo

September 16, 2015

I actually think culottes are quite office appropriate for most places nowadays! They are a great length and cover the areas that need covering and really look like a skirt at times! I like seeing you pair these with flats since I wouldn’t have thought of that! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ps…your mom is laughing right now I suspect…she already knew you didn’t clean out the fridge often…she’s just concerned that you’re taking care of yourself like you should (it’s a mother thing)!

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Jodie filogomo

September 16, 2015

Okay….and I have to laugh because I just bought those culottes….I mean $40—-what a steal! And they come in petites!! And I love white/ivory or whatever you want to call it! I’ll credit/blame you when I wear them in my blog!! jodie
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Erin @ Her Heartland Soul

September 16, 2015

I love the blouse!

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Jen

September 17, 2015

HAHA almond milk, love it!!

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Sanam Khamneipur Smith

September 17, 2015

You. Are. SO. HILARIOUS

Your posts make me LOL – not that anyone uses LOL anymore. Its all about the Haha, or the Hahaha apparently. NPR even did a news segment on it.

But I digress. You are very funny, and very fashionable. And that’s a combination I really like.

Thanks for being you and #marchingtothebeatofyourowndrum (longest hashtag ever?) I LOVE your blog, IG and Snaps! you inspire me to be funnier and more fashionable, and that’s a 🙂

xoxo,
Sanam

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Denise

September 18, 2015

LOVE that shoes! You look so perfect.

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Paola

September 18, 2015

I love this outfit, even if I don’t love culottes so much, beautiful shirt

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joe

March 12, 2018

true example of beauty.. http://www.facebook.com

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