ASK SARAH: WHAT TO WEAR TO AN OFFICE JOB?
Thursday 02.28.13 Dear Sarah,
I would love a post on what to wear to work. All you ladies who own creative businesses and dress so stylin’ everyday make me jealous! My office is business casual and although I don’t have to wear a suit everyday I have trouble putting something together that is professional but still cool and creative. Any advice?
Thank you! -Katy
dear katy,
thanks for the great email! you are the sweetest for thinking that I dress all stylish everyday. here's the reality of my working from home situation: i have a grey cotton onesie (as in: long sleeves, pants, drawstring waist) that i spend 85% of my life in. ok, i have two. and i rotate them. i have my husband take pictures of me when i DO manage to get dressed and leave our house because it's just that much of an occasion. HA! i kid. kind of.
along with my pair of grey onsesies i also have a very rich fantasy life where i get dressed to go into an office everyday. so here is my advice: invest in a high quality and versatile handbag, buy pieces that can be mixed and matched, make best friends with accessories (they'll be what make you look put together). most importantly: remember that clothes are a tool that can be used to send a message to the people you work with. think about what message it is you want to send and invest time in putting together outfits that send it loud and clear. good luck katy! xx- sarah
who this is for: the young femme in a creative field who wants to be taken seriously but doesn't want to lose herself in business casual dressing.
why this look works: it's playful but still put together and polished. it says "i take my job seriously, but I also have a personality. RESPECT!", which is what you want your clothes to say about you, right? a simple gold necklace like this one and one of these will take this outfit to the next level.
SHOP IT HERE: zara blouse, linea pelle belt, philip lim pashli zip satchel bag, j crew pants, zara flats
TWO MORE LOOKS AFTER THE JUMP!