MASTER EVERYDAY WORK WEAR WITH THREE STAPLE PIECES

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Mastering your everyday work wear with three staple pieces


Dressing for work can be a challenge, there’s a drive to look your best, dress like a girl boss and generally look & feel confident in your outfit, yet this is contradicted with an innate desire to just be comfortable. If only pyjamas were acceptable in the office right?

This struggle is something I face every single day, some days my inner girl boss takes reign and I rock a power outfit with tons of enthusiasm, other days I look in the mirror and realise I look like I’ve just stumbled out of bed. And no one wants to look like they’ve stumbled out of bed, not least when you’re meeting clients, running a team and generally trying to look professional.  And that’s where the fail safe every day work wear ensemble comes in, and for me this relies on three key pieces …

. Some Classic Worn Denim . An Oversized Boyfriend  Shirt . The Power Pump .


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SHOP MY EVERYDAY WORK WEAR

. ZARA POM POM SHIRT (ALTERNATIVE) . ZARA MOM JEANS (SIMILAR) . ZARA PUMPS (SIMILAR) . CHLOE HAYLEY (IN TAN) . KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES .

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SHOT ON A CANON 5DIII & CANON 50MM 1.4 LENS


For me everyday work wear requires three statement pieces; a classic denim jean, a capsule & classic shirt and a serious shoe to finish things off. Whilst denim might not feel like a suitable work wear option, the rise of Fashion Bloggers has disproved that theory entirely in my opinion. These days a good fitting pair of jeans can look undeniably chic, effortlessly professional and rather powerful too. A lot of the outfits I pin are a sophisticated denim ensemble, pairing a good pair of jeans (preferably slightly rough & ready) with an oversized, crisp shirt creates the perfect work outfit. Either a starch white boyfriend shirt or a classic chambray or stripe shirt works best in my opinion; but the key is opting for something a little oversized (a tailored shirt would KILL this look). But what takes this ensemble from ‘painting attire’ to ‘girl boss office wear’ is of course a killer shoe. Whether it’s a designer pump, a pointed brogue, or something a little more classic like these Zara flats (or these New Look alternatives) or the ultimate Prada loafer. A classic and formal shoe is what transitions this look into a professional, chic work attire, that I believe even the Parisians would be proud of (after all they are the Queens of effortless chic work wear). And of course my personal ‘finishing touch’ is always a luxe accessory


Are you part of team ‘denim for work’, or do you tend to save your boyfriend jeans and oversized shirts for weekends … if you fall in the latter camp, I urge you to add a killer shoe and give it a test run in the office. It’s an absolute fail safe for me and with the right pieces, I’m sure it could be for you too!

Comments

22 responses to “MASTER EVERYDAY WORK WEAR WITH THREE STAPLE PIECES”

  1. Natali avatar
    Natali

    Perfect combo, comfy, stylish and work perfect from daytime to an after work hours. :)

    http://lartoffashion.com

  2. Peppermint Dolly avatar

    It’s all about the killer shoe – for sure!!

    Rxx

    http://[email protected]

  3. todaysouhaila avatar

    great post,the photos are so nice and I love the shoes xo

    todaysouhaila.blogspot.com

  4. Liv avatar

    Great looks as always :)

    Liv

    http://www.livforstyle.net

  5. Taylor avatar

    Love everything about this look!
    Obsessed with your shoes!
    xo.
    http://www.itswhatisn.com

  6. Taylor avatar

    Love everything about this look!
    Obsessed with your shoes!
    xo.
    http://www.itswhatsin.com

  7. Lindsey of The Nomis Niche avatar

    Stylish but also work appropriate – love it! And those shoes are amazing!

    Love, Lindsey
    http://www.thenomisniche.com/

  8. Jamie avatar

    so cute.. and like me, always an iced coffee in hand is the perfect accessory :)
    xxo
    Jamie
    http://www.jamieeverafter.com

  9. anika avatar

    Love all of your denim picks!

    xx theclosetchronicle.com

  10. SofiaaDot avatar

    Love this look, so nice and still casual :)

    xx SofiaaDot
    sofiaadot.wordpress.com

  11. yuka avatar

    I love that top sooo much! those tassels are adorable!

    http://www.prettyinleather.net

  12. Lindsey avatar

    Omg, this is such a great outfit, and definitely one of my go-to outfit formulas! Looooove that top!

    Lindsey
    The Fashion Barbie

  13. Lucy avatar

    I’ve just started my first ‘big girl’ office job so have been using your blog as a source of office style inspiration! I’m yet to trial jeans in the office (smart casual, eh?) as I just feel jeans just are too casual even though half the office seems to wear them! I’ll have to pop an emergency pair of heels into my desk drawer and whip them on with some jeans one day – I’ll let you know how I get on!

    She’s So Lucy // Health, Wellness & Beauty

  14. Maria | Looking Glass avatar

    Love this outfit, the shoes are really the perfect touch! My workplace has a relaxed dress code so I wear jeans most days x

  15. Anna avatar

    Love this outfit. That tassel top is AMAZING!

    Fash Boulevard

  16. Aleksandra avatar

    I am sooo glad I can just go to work in an old tshirt and a jumper that has seen better times :)

  17. Kelsey avatar

    I loveee the tassels on this shirt so cute!
    Xo, Kelsey
    petiteinherpearl.blogspot.com

  18. jess avatar

    those outfits are so beautiful! x

    jess x | https://wellwellgirls.blogspot.co.uk/

  19. Sophie Preston avatar

    Gorgeous outfit! I can’t believe Zara get away with those Chanel style shoes!! They look amazing!

    Sophie x

    http://www.allthewears.com

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