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:
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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.
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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