Spotted at The Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy

The Modern Gal hit the mall yesterday after she discovered her wardrobe consisted mostly of two things for winter: heavy sweaters and T-shirts. Mission: find nice shirts that could work for a day at the office or a Sunday out and about on winter days that aren't below 40 degrees.

I fell in love with this shirt at The Gap. I loved the color, I loved the cut, I loved the way it fit me everywhere ... everywhere except the armband cuffs, which pinched my bulging biceps (or fatty biceps) and cut my circulation off. Begrudgingly I had to put the shirt back on the rack.

I rarely even step foot into Banana Republic anymore, but when I do I beeline for the sale rack. I found this fantastic silk blend sweater (so light it nearly felt like a knit) in winter white rather than orange. It was of reasonable price, even more so when I used my $10 off reward coupon from my Gap card.
I know this shirt looks much like the previous one, but being from Old Navy it's neither silk blend nor costs more than $25. I loved the bright color (it comes in a few others) and the fact that it covered my midriff which my v-neck sweaters bought two years ago from Old Navy do not do anymore.

This is pretty much a t-shirt, yes, but it's got enough dressy detail that I think it could work for the office if worn with a nice pair of slacks. Plus, it works on top of a long-sleeved T for the colder days. Also comes in a green color (it took every ounce of will power for me NOT to buy something in my favorite color, but the red looked pretty awesome too.)