While searching for something to wear to
work the other day, it occurred to me that I tend to wear the same items over and over. I think of it as a bad habit, but in reality the pieces that I keep grabbing are
office staples. There are just some things that are
classic and they never go out of style.
Office fashions do not change drastically from year to year, so a few
key pieces of apparel are all you really need to work with. To add a little variety, I mix things up by mixing and matching patterns and adding
accessories. While you’re deciding on
office appropriate clothing, invest in the
key pieces listed below and you’ll be set until they fall apart!
Trousers: These have been in style since the beginning of time (or at least it feels like it!) and will likely be fashionable for many more years to come. Don’t be afraid to invest in
trouser pants since few good pairs will last you a long time. Keep in mind that you may need these in different lengths. I make sure that I have at least one pair that works well with
heels and one that works with
flats.
Dark Denim: My favorite day of the week is the one where I can wear
jeans to work…Friday! For those of you who get the luxury of “
casual Friday,” take advantage of it! For those of you who don’t, these types of “dressy”
denim pants can be worn when going out for a nice dinner with a great looking
blouse, or worn out for a drink with friends. Stick to the dark colored
denim, keep the whiskered and distressed
denim at home!
Blazer: A structured
blazer is an essential piece to have in any
work wardrobe. You can wear it over a
blouse with a pair of
trousers or dress it down for casual Fridays over a printed tee and a pair of your
dark denim. The
blazer also looks great open with a long flowing
necklace with a simple top underneath it. Layers are great!
Skirt: A simple black
skirt is a piece I always gravitate towards…and that’s okay! Find your most flattering silhouette and stick with it, mine is the A-line shaped
skirt, but don’t forget about the pencil
skirt silhouette too!
Shirt: Mix and match a crisp white shirt with your
trousers,
dark denim, or
skirt…three days of outfits set! Keep changing the look by adding a great pair of
earrings or
bangle bracelets!
Dress: Find that one
work-perfect dress and keep it. Mine is a brown colored v-neck wrap dress. I love it and wear it to work all the time but change the look by adding different
necklaces and even changing the color of the camisole I wear underneath it. You can even throw a
blazer over most
dresses, or a cardigan depending on the temperature. Below is another one of my favorite
career dresses:
These are the
classic pieces you should own. Keep them fresh and updated by mixing and matching, and don’t forget to throw in color and patterned pieces and
accessories! Be sure to check out BCOutlet.com to find your missing essentials.
Tell us about your
work wardrobe and which
favorite piece(s) you tend to wear the most...
