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Work Wednesday

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Black Blouse- L.Mae Boutique c/o  |  Piped Blazer: Target  |  Pants: H&M with DIY Lace (tutorial here)  |  Shoes: Forever21 (old – similar splurge)  |  Phone Case: Juicy Dealz c/o  |  Bag: Michael Kors (similar)  |  Watch: Michael Kors  |  Earrings: Nordstrom (similar)
Welcome to Work Wednesdays!  A new feature where I’ll give you a peek into my everyday office attire.  I have to dress professional at my day job, and when I first started working I really struggled with dressing professional while still staying true to my personal style. 
I think it’s safe to say now after three years in the corporate world, I’m comfortable expressing my style while staying professional.  It took me a long time before I felt comfortable wearing skinny slacks.  I had it in my head that I had to wear those ugly, flared, poorly tailored dress pants.  Not the case.  I think as long as you pair skinny trousers with pieces like a modest blouse and a tailored blazer, you maintain a professional look.  Not all of my dress pants are skinny fit – but I think the skinny trousers transition easiest to happy hour after work.  Take off the blazer, let your hair down, and you’re ready for a drink – or two.
This particular blazer was an unexpected buy.  I saw it from afar and thought – hmm… that looks an awful lot like my J.Crew Schoolboy blazer (a $100 sale find that I absolutely love).  I was surprised when I tried it on and found the fit and feel to be very similar, for only $34.99.
Share your Work Wednesday outfits on instagram by hashtagging #workwednesday – I’d love to see what you all are wearing!
P .S. Don’t forget to enter to win a darling Kate Spade Quinn bag HERE!

Comments

  2. Jenna M
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 12:07 pm

    Such a great look for the office! Bravo for finding a perfect balance between being professional & fashion-forward, it is quite the challenge!

  3. Alyssa
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 2:29 pm

    I love these pants…and I can't believe they were a DIY! What a genius idea!

  4. Leah Behr
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 2:32 pm

    Love this look. Hope you're having a great week 🙂

    EatPrayWearLove

  6. Rachel
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 3:53 pm

    The color of those pants is amaazzzzing!

  8. Zelle B.
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 6:26 pm

    Just came across your blog from Somewhere, Lately! This look is fab! And loving the Work Wednesdays feature!
    xo A Southern Style

  9. Ashley
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 6:51 pm

    Love this look! I seen that blazer at Target and now I am kicking myself for not getting it!! Gorgeous..

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  11. Amy Fashion Blog
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 7:40 pm

    such a great outfit for work

  14. SimplyxClassic
    Wednesday, January 8, 2014 / 11:08 pm

    great work look! so chic and appropriate for the office!

  18. Kristin Clark
    Thursday, January 9, 2014 / 4:07 pm

    Great look! I love the combination of color & textures here!

    xo
    Kristin of LivingInColorPrint.com

  19. Chrissabella
    Thursday, January 9, 2014 / 4:50 pm

    Love your green pants!

    Greetings from London,

    chrissabella.blogspot.com

  20. Christine
    Thursday, January 9, 2014 / 7:52 pm

    I love your take on a cute but appropriate corporate look. those green pants are amazing!

    xo
    christine
    apartment pants

  21. kelsey
    Saturday, January 11, 2014 / 2:56 am

    I love what you're doing. Your outfit looks professional, yet it adds a bit of spunk that's needed for a corporate office or business type profession. Day after day I feel like you see pant suits and skirts with blazers and it's all so boring. Yet, you found a way to make the outfit fun and exciting while still keeping it professional. I love the lipstick too!