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MASTER EVERYDAY WORK WEAR WITH THREE STAPLE PIECES

August 31, 2016

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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 .

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!

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  • 22 Comments

    1. Natali says

      August 31, 2016 at 1:46 pm

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

      http://lartoffashion.com

      Reply
    2. Neeltje | Thoughts in Style says

      August 31, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      I love that shirt! X
      http://www.thoughtsinstyle.com/

      Reply
    3. Peppermint Dolly says

      August 31, 2016 at 4:33 pm

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

      Rxx

      http://www.peppermintdolly@gmail.com

      Reply
    4. todaysouhaila says

      August 31, 2016 at 4:55 pm

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

      todaysouhaila.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. Liv says

      August 31, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Great looks as always :)

      Liv

      http://www.livforstyle.net

      Reply
    6. Taylor says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:57 pm

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

      Reply
    7. Taylor says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:57 pm

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

      Reply
    8. Lindsey of The Nomis Niche says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:35 pm

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

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

      Reply
    9. Jamie says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:39 pm

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

      Reply
    10. Marta says

      September 1, 2016 at 3:00 am

      Cutest outfit, love the bag xx

      http://www.martapozzan.com/2016/08/lola-lives-alone/

      Reply
    11. anika says

      September 1, 2016 at 3:19 am

      Love all of your denim picks!

      xx theclosetchronicle.com

      Reply
    12. SofiaaDot says

      September 1, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Love this look, so nice and still casual :)

      xx SofiaaDot
      sofiaadot.wordpress.com

      Reply
    13. yuka says

      September 1, 2016 at 5:08 pm

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

      http://www.prettyinleather.net

      Reply
    14. Lindsey says

      September 1, 2016 at 9:46 pm

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

      Lindsey
      The Fashion Barbie

      Reply
    15. Lucy says

      September 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      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

      Reply
    16. Maria | Looking Glass says

      September 2, 2016 at 12:11 am

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

      Reply
    17. Anna says

      September 2, 2016 at 2:45 am

      Love this outfit. That tassel top is AMAZING!

      Fash Boulevard

      Reply
    18. Aleksandra says

      September 2, 2016 at 9:21 am

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

      Reply
    19. Kelsey says

      September 2, 2016 at 10:30 pm

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

      Reply
    20. jess says

      September 3, 2016 at 9:01 am

      those outfits are so beautiful! x

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

      Reply
    21. Sophie Preston says

      September 3, 2016 at 11:33 pm

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

      Sophie x

      http://www.allthewears.com

      Reply

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