I'm lucky to work in an office that doesn't have a dress code. I guess you could call it Friday Casual that lasts all week long. It's kind of nice to not have the pressure to dress professionally every day, although I always try to look polished and appropriate. When I worked for a more conservative company I had my fair share of work dresses. I always tried to find the balance between dressing professionally, but also showing my personality and love of fashion. I still wanted to dress like myself. One way I liked to do that was by paring a colored blouse under a basic dress. Layering it this way shows a little bit of color but it's still appropriate for the work environment. I also like adding a bag in a pop of color. This purple bag compliments the blue in my blouse, but doesn't look like it's too much.
dress c/o Laundry by Shelli Segal, blouse Massimo Dutti, shoes Nine West, bag c/o Brahmin, bracelets c/o JewelMint, lipstick CoverGirl Fairytale
Do any of you work in a more conservative office? Do you have any tips to share about dressing
professionally, while still showing your personality? Please share!
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Such a beautiful dress! You look wonderful!
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Love this look Mara!At my job, we are told to dress business casual, but they're really not that picky on how we dress. I love how I can incorporate pop of colors to my look and still show my personality. It's so much fun!
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ReplyDeleteAnd your outfit is super nice as well. I try to make myself look professional at work also but sometimes I wish I could wear yoga pants and a sweater haha
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Adorable!
ReplyDeleteMy office is business casual more on the conservative side. I try to focus on one item to stand out; say polka-dots, and keep the rest neutral to still look professional.
That jumper is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy office has a fairly relaxed dress code (at least my position) but in the summer, it is harder to be appropriate when its over 100 degrees lol
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Love the dress and the blouse underneath is perfect for wintertime! You are lucky to work in an office with no dress code.
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love the pop of the color with your bag! I always have such a hard time remixing with a dress but layering with a shirt under it is smart!
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love the dress!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Everything is perfect about this look, and I especially love your nail polish color. :)
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beautiful outfit and adore your layering!
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This is such a sophisticated look Mara, I love how you threw in a dash of pink with your bag. :)
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I work in a (sadly) more conservative office, but I still find ways to make it fun. I usually will pair traditional workwear pieces (like a structured blazer) with a fun top underneath - and definitely play up accessories. It's funny though, we are moving buildings this month and are able to wear jeans every day - I almost don't know what to do with myself anymore! :)
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Love this post! I too, work in a pretty laid back office which can make getting dressed up difficult. I try to always have a statement piece in my look; whether its a bag, necklace, pumps or lip color!
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I have a pretty conservative job and it is torture to dress sometimes. Some of the best compromises I have made have been with vintage secretary dresses that I have taken up in the hem (mid-calf isn't doing anything for anyone!). There dresses have a lot of muted, though interesting patterns and paisleys. I am always on the hunt for fashion forward (yet conservative?) work wear.
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Such a lovely outfit :) & I adore your purple bag :) x
ReplyDeleteGrowing up in private school- I never thought I'd want to see plaid or a jumper again, but this is so cute!
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I'm working in a bank, and trust me, it doesn't get more conservative than that...! According to our dress code I should wear skirts/pants and shirts in neutral colors with minimal jewelry and accessories, but I do not always follow this dress code, so I'm also wearing print shirts or dresses.
ReplyDeleteOn Friday we are allowed to wear jeans, but with a classic shape, not baggy or ripped.
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I love the dress - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm supposed to dress professionally, but it's definitely laid back. I struggle with appropriateness sometimes though, because I work at a university and I don't want to look like a student I try to wear a more "grown-up" style. I wish I could get away with things like polka dot pants though :)
You're looking fabulous Mara! I love that dress! A similar outfit to this is my go-to work outfit. My office is really casual too and I'm always the most professionally dressed. I just prefer to be a little more dressy for work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful outfit. Love it.
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Lovely outfit! Love the bag
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A great tip and a beautiful look.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea. I have done it in the past but I've just been inspired to do it again. I think you did an awesome job.
ReplyDeletelove it!!! you always wear the cutest outfits. if only i had your fashion sense!!!
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I love dressing for school because sitting in a desk for hours can be uncomfortable with the wrong clothes! It's so much fun to experiment though!
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ReplyDeleteI work in a conservative, business casual office. I enjoy adding quirky notes, like a fun belt or an interesting pattern under a blazer or sweater. Use a scarf and add an interesting wrap, keep a neutral outfit with bright heels, add a special pin, etc. Subtle additions are the way to go...except maybe on Friday :). Worse comes to worse...keep a black blazer on the back of your door in case the day turns serious! :)
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Ii think dressing professionally is one of the things I'm looking forward to the least when it comes to entering the work force. But i love how creative your interpretations are!
ReplyDeleteYou look super polished and chic -- I adore that dress!
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I actually work in the same kind of environment you do, it's a fairly casual place, so I can where whatever I like within reason. I try to mix it up and pair dressy things with casual items, like tshirts with pencil skirts and blouses with jeans.
ReplyDeleteI work at a law firm, where there's a crazy-strict dress code, but I also work in Brazil, where no one seems to really follow anything anyways.
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous though! Super formal dress codes are stupid.
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