Yesterday I went to Marshall Field's to check out the petite career wear sales racks. New season + new job search = new suit. Was very happy with the black w/white and red pinstripe Anne Klein number I found. Less because of the suit itself (they always kinda make me feel like I'm wearing a Halloween costume) but because I got it for almost 50% off.
I went to pay and the associate was busy refolding and rehanging clothes from the fitting room. A friend of hers -- male, and also a Field's employee but from another department -- took over her register and rang me up. He complimented my choice and told me how great the jacket would look as a separate. "With jeans and a slutty blouse."
At first I was taken aback. "Slutty" is not your typical Field's associate adjective. Plus he seemed so straight and I wasn't expecting to get fashion tips from him. But then I got thinking about it. This 20-something thinks I can carry off a "slutty" blouse. I know it was an inappropriate comment, but instead of insulting me, it actually put a little spring in my step for the rest of the day.
