Outfit Details

Loft fringe tweed shift dress (super on sale!)

Manolo Blahnik ‘BB’ pointy toe pumps

Work wear for me is a daily struggle.  It’s what I wear the most, so I need to make sure I look good in whatever it is!  But I just cannot myself to spend a ton of money for work clothes.  Especially when I can use my $$ towards bags, shoes, and oh so many other fun things!  After a little over 2 years of adulting, and in the true style of this blog, I’ve put together a work wardrobe mixing low-end and high-end pieces.  To do this, I’ve put together a list of must-have staples.  These are the items you will constantly wear and mix and match with other pieces, so they should be good quality and you can afford to splurge a little.

Work Wear Staples

1.  A pair(s) of black pants – I have 3 pairs of pants/leggings that I transition through.  I just picked up these Halogen Skinny Ponte Knit Pants (they’re pretty much thick leggings…shhh!) and I’m going to live in them this Winter.
2. Pencil skirts – I have this J.Crew No. 2 pencil skirt in 3 colors, and 2 different fabrics.  The fit is flattering on everyone and it’s such a great basic.  Plus, because it is  J.Crew classic, it goes on sale through the seasons.
3. A pair of flats and a pair of nude heels – I am all about comfort at work, especially during the cold, so I have been rocking these mules like crazy.  My Manolo pumps are a splurge, but I honestly wear them at least 1 or twice a week, so they have earned their keep!  The color and style is classic, and they are pretty comfy!
4. A great work bag – I have multiple bags, but I love the basic Longchamp ‘Large Le Pliage’ Tote for just dumping my computer and papers into!  It’s inexpensive, but looks great!

Once I’ve gathered they key pieces, I can mix and match them with so many things.  I have a plethora of affordable work tops and dresses, from Loft, J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Target.  Each season, I can add a couple of new items, and make tons of new outfits with my closet staples.  This Loft tweed dress is a new piece for my Fall/Winter work wardrobe.  I think the slight A-line cut is adorable and I can’t wait to pair it with some leggings and boots.  My friend Lauren layered it with a thin black turtleneck, and I think that is such a great idea!

The dress fits TTS and I am wearing a Small Petite.  I could have gone with a regular size, so it would be a little bit longer, but some tights/leggings on colder days with shield my legs!

-Jacqueline