The young women of our generation are now on their way to fabulous new careers. Crazy, right? In our new positions, we really want to wow our new coworkers with our amazing style, but we also want to be able to withstand the work day without tearing off our itchy blouse and pencil skirt. Ladies, I've been down that road. Where we have the cutest outfit the office has ever seen, and then continuously throughout the next 8 hours, we hate ourselves for thinking that wool pants were ever a good idea.
Here are a few work-ready pieces that keep us comfortable and classy all day long.
1. Loose Slack Are Cute and Practical
As women, we tend to love to show off our legs. And I mean love to. Now I’m not going to lie, I should probably spend more time on the stair-stepper at the gym, but I’ll be dammed if I can’t stuff my legs into a size 6 jegging and work it like Beyoncé. Sadly, an hour and a meal later I’m gasping for air and a pair of yoga pants. For the work look, I’ve decided to go a bit looser, but also more structured. These Jcrew Collection Ochre Floral Pants are perfect for days of sitting at the desk, and on-the-go jobs, and the color is perfect for fall. Pair them with a fitted sweater, and a chunky necklace and voila!
2. Dresses Are Your New Best Friend
Dresses are not pants. So clearly they are a good choice. For an office look, try a structured shift dress. They are very classy, and you can eat as many bagels from the break room your heart desires, and no one will ever know. This sweater shift dress from Ann Taylor is the perfect conservative cut for the office, just pair with a button up shirt underneath, a pair of black tights, and a cute pair of your favorite booties to complete the look.
3. Less Dressy Job? Yes, Please.
If you haven’t realized, I am not a fan of pants. I pretty much loathe any occasion where actual pants are necessary. My best friend recently discovered the jackpot of not-actually-pants pants. Jcrew Factory is affordable (yay!) and they have given us the gift that is the Factory Gigi Pant With Pockets. Pair these bad boys with a loose blouse, a sparkly necklace, and your favorite pair of flats. This is not as dressy as the previous two options, but is still office appropriate.
Here are a few work-ready pieces that keep us comfortable and classy all day long.
1. Loose Slack Are Cute and Practical
As women, we tend to love to show off our legs. And I mean love to. Now I’m not going to lie, I should probably spend more time on the stair-stepper at the gym, but I’ll be dammed if I can’t stuff my legs into a size 6 jegging and work it like Beyoncé. Sadly, an hour and a meal later I’m gasping for air and a pair of yoga pants. For the work look, I’ve decided to go a bit looser, but also more structured. These Jcrew Collection Ochre Floral Pants are perfect for days of sitting at the desk, and on-the-go jobs, and the color is perfect for fall. Pair them with a fitted sweater, and a chunky necklace and voila!
2. Dresses Are Your New Best Friend
Dresses are not pants. So clearly they are a good choice. For an office look, try a structured shift dress. They are very classy, and you can eat as many bagels from the break room your heart desires, and no one will ever know. This sweater shift dress from Ann Taylor is the perfect conservative cut for the office, just pair with a button up shirt underneath, a pair of black tights, and a cute pair of your favorite booties to complete the look.
3. Less Dressy Job? Yes, Please.
If you haven’t realized, I am not a fan of pants. I pretty much loathe any occasion where actual pants are necessary. My best friend recently discovered the jackpot of not-actually-pants pants. Jcrew Factory is affordable (yay!) and they have given us the gift that is the Factory Gigi Pant With Pockets. Pair these bad boys with a loose blouse, a sparkly necklace, and your favorite pair of flats. This is not as dressy as the previous two options, but is still office appropriate.