Sidewalk Style: Legally Fashionable
This week, we noticed an attorney in an eye-catching vintage outfit.
By
Rachel Cothran
Jessica Johnson
Age: “How old do you think I am?”
Attorney for a federal agency What she’s wearing: Vintage dress and matching jacket (the label is Lilli Ann Knit) from Remix Vintage on Capitol Hill. Her shoes are Kenneth Cole Reaction, and the earrings were a gift from a friend who was with her when she bought the outfit. Do people often stop you to ask about your clothes?
“It happens a lot. I call this my magic suit. I don’t think I own anything else that gets me this much attention!” Where do you shop?
“The majority of my professional clothes come from Filene’s Basement. And I shop at the consignment and vintage stores. Since I went to law school, I have a lot of loans to pay back, so I’m on a budget.” How would you describe your style? Is this a typical look for you?
“This is sort of out of character. I tend to dress conservatively and for practicality. Maybe that’s because of my upbringing in Alaska. When I dress up, I want to wear something unique and unusual. I wore this because Michelle Obama made an appearance at our office today and I thought there might be a chance that I’d meet her.”
Do you think Michelle Obama has made an impression on Washington’s style?
“She brings an extra vibrance. I think it’s too early to say if she’s starting any specific trends yet. She’s classy with a bit of spunk.”
Rachel says:
What a fun outfit! The jacket would be great with so many other outfits, such as a cream top with a black (or red or blue) pencil skirt, jeans and piles of necklaces for the weekend, or just belted. The possibilities are endless.
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Comments
I love this dress and jacket Jessica!! Vintage is so wonderful! I wish you were able to meet with Michelle Obama one-on-one and talk fashion! she totally would have adored your ensemble!! two thumbs up!!!
Posted by: theresa o., Oct 28, 2009 02:51:56 PM
Sigh, I’m all for eye-catching and off-kilter, as long as it’s not awful--which it is--especially with those dull, dull shoes.
Posted by: Laura, Jun 02, 2009 07:35:11 AM
I think the dress and jacket look great - I wish we could see the dress with the jacket off. A great look on a beautiful woman. I think Michelle Obama would be pleased to meet Jess in that outfit.
Posted by: dc style, May 02, 2009 06:56:17 PM
She looks lovely!
Posted by: dc, Apr 30, 2009 04:54:35 PM
Jessica looks fabulous in that outfit.
Its also nice that she thought about what she was going to wear in case she got a chance to meet Michelle Obama--and I hope she did.
Posted by: Susie, Apr 28, 2009 01:26:17 PM
This is a fashionable woman and a classic beauty! So put together! What a vibrant color choice for D.C., so refreshing!!!
Posted by: Charity , Apr 28, 2009 11:22:57 AM
Jessica, you are a HOTTIE!!!
Posted by: Sheila, Apr 28, 2009 10:00:31 AM
wow. absolutely hideous!
Posted by: latouche, Apr 28, 2009 09:50:49 AM
First of all...kudos for being bold and wearing something a little off-kilter (especially for DC). Second of all, tanning is such a bad idea for a pale beauty!
Posted by: mer, Apr 28, 2009 09:11:43 AM
HATE the jacket. Would be a cute dress alone. Especially if she had a tan!
Posted by: Kendra, Apr 28, 2009 08:04:30 AM
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