12019-05-23T17:10:30-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698336572I tucked the drawstring into the waistband and paired it with a loose, long blouse to preserve a semblance of professional dignity. I was back in the classroom, one week after an appendectomy found fusion and sepsis in my abdomen. I was weak. My diaphragm resisted speech. I could neither laugh nor cough, and sneezes I couldn't prevent picked at the stitches, made the room spin. My body was a garment sewn with glue, masked by a professional airy blouse, sweatpants folded below the navel in case of pain, in case of bleeding, in case of emergency.plain2019-05-24T02:27:58-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
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12019-05-23T16:13:51-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Black Blazer1BCBG Max Azria, $40 thrift store find. Go-to for classes, meetings, interviews. Rating: 1/5 pain..media/BlackBlazer.jpgplain2019-05-23T16:13:51-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T22:21:37-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Faux Suede Leggings (Close-Up)1Suede is luxury. The appearance of elitism while on the inside, everything that got me to this point in my career withers from pain to nil. These are mistaken for skinny pants or the real textile, allowing me to teach, stretch, sleep between classes with my legs encased in pajamas.media/FauxSuedeLeggings_CloseUp.jpgplain2019-05-23T22:21:37-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T21:28:20-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Gray Piped Slacks with Ankle Zippers1BCBG Max Azria, 49% cotton 27% polyester 22% wool 2% spandex, $40 thrift store find. Interviews, meetings, classes, conferences, clinics. Rating: 2/5 pain.media/GraySlacks.jpgplain2019-05-23T21:28:20-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T18:56:13-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Maroon Blazer2Romeo & Juliet Couture, gold zippers and button, $25 thrift store find. Rating: 2/5 pain.media/MaroonBlazer.jpgplain2019-05-23T19:01:26-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T22:13:56-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Gray Blazer1Theory, standard gray blazer, button details, $45 thrift store find. Rating: 2/5.media/GrayBlazer.jpgplain2019-05-23T22:13:56-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T14:30:23-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Pink and Black Lace2French Connection, silk/lace, $30 thrift store find. First/last classes, conferences, meetings. Rating: Painless.media/Pink_BlackLace.jpgplain2019-05-23T14:31:56-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T18:26:09-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Pale Blue Blouse with Black Trim and Cutout1BCBG Generation, 100% polyester, $40 on Gilt. Interviews (when paired with black blazer), conferences, classes. Rating: 1/5 pain.media/Blue_BlackTrim.jpgplain2019-05-23T18:26:10-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T20:12:36-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Dark Gray Tank Top with Buttons1Madewell, 100% viscose, $35 in store. Classes, conferences. Rating: Painless.media/GrayBlackButtons.jpgplain2019-05-23T20:12:36-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T17:44:40-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Black T-Shirt with Mesh Trim and Slits1BCBG Generation, 97% rayon 3% spandex, $20 on Gilt. Classes, conferences (attendee only). Rating: Painless.media/BlackTee_Mesh_Slits.jpgplain2019-05-23T17:44:40-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T19:08:01-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Green Sweatshirt with Black Sleeves and Leather Accents1Kensie, 57% polyester 38% cotton 5% spandex 100% rayon, $40 on Gilt. Classes. Rating: Painless.media/GreenSweatshirt_Black.jpgplain2019-05-23T19:08:01-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T17:35:54-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Black Racerback T-Shirt1Cheap Monday, cotton, runner top with back cutouts, $20 on Gilt. Pair with blazer if surveilled by employers, if in classroom, who cares, but it must be worn with a black bra.media/BlackTee.jpgplain2019-05-23T17:35:54-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T18:44:32-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Bright Blue Blouse with Leather Trim3The Letter, 100% polyester and faux leather, $40 on Gilt. Classes, conferences, meetings, clinics, tattoo parlors. Rating: 2/5media/Blue_Leather.jpgplain2019-05-23T18:53:04-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T19:14:25-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Green and Sage Blouse with Black Leather Trim2Aiko, 100% silk 60% viscose 25% nylon 15% alpaca, $35 thrift store find. Rating: Painless.media/Green_Tan_BlackLeather.jpgplain2019-05-23T19:15:03-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698
12019-05-23T19:36:48-07:00Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698Gray and Black Striped Long-Sleeved Shirt1Splendid, 96% rayon 4% spandex, $40 on Gilt. Classes, conferences. Rating: Painless.media/Gray_BlackStripe.jpgplain2019-05-23T19:36:48-07:000,0Vyshali Manivannandc3d5257e938c70914fe0d76a4dca55376a2a698