This outfit takes me back to my traditional corporate work days, when I dressed in pencil skirts and blazers most days, with my own wacky twist (I mean, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do). Now I work in a creative, no dress code environment, so my workday wardrobe resembles more of my weekend wardrobe (and yes, sometimes this is yoga pants), but I do occasionally miss dressing so polished regularly! I dressed similar to this to work recently and was asked 15x why I was so dressed up!
When I worked in a traditional and conservative setting, I loved starting with a ladylike piece, like this dress, and then adding layers that represented my funkier personal style on top. In this instance, I added a leather jacket to the dress, a studded belt, and topped it off with a fur vest.
dress c/o Julie Brown Designs | heels c/o | leather jacket c/0 | vest – Rachel Zoe, old, similar here and here (both on sale!) | belt, old, similar here | bag | earrings c/o | sunnies c/o | watch c/o | assorted David Yurman
How to you incorporate your personal style into your workday wardrobe? I’d love to hear your tips!
Also there are a few New Year sales going on that I wanted to be sure to share with y’all:
Madewell: 30% off with code UPANDUP through 1/26
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Thank you so much for reading! XO –
In love with your outfit! I simple adore your dress! The simple cut and the subtle neutral tones show so much sophistication.
Red Reticule
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I love that word for this outfit – sophistication. I need to incorporate that word more into my daily wardrobe! XO
Love this outfit!
Nikki Ann Blog
http://nikkann.blogspot.com/
This out look is stunning! Love how you layered different textures and styles over a more ladylike dress. So unique and stylish!
xx
Laura
http://www.sequinsatbreakfast.com
Those shoes are amazing!!!
Right!? The shoes are not my typical go to heel, but when I saw them I had to try. Can’t wait to try them with jeans!! Thanks for stopping by XO
this is why i absolutely love you and your style!! you start with the rules and then give it a little kathleen twist that sticks it to the man. but since you’ve got the rules mixed in there no one can say anything 😉
never thought to layer my leather jacket under my fur vest but you best believe i am going to be soon!!
xo mary-katherine
http://www.goldhattedlover.com
Oh my gosh – MK, this is the BEST COMMENT EVER. You don’t know how much that means to me! Layer that jacket girl – you go Glen Coco. XOXO
Fab shoes!
The bag and the shoes are so gorgeous!
xxx
Irina
http://www.illtakeitall.co.za