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Fall Work Wear Refresh

Now that the cooler weather is *hopefully* here to stay, I wanted to show you ladies how to style some Fall work wear! I’ve rounded up my essentials when it comes to your workwear wardrobe in the cooler months and I’m showing you multiple style options for each. It’s always important to me to buy pieces that are versatile enough for the office or weekend wear so in addition to sharing some of the hottest office trends this Fall, I’ve also made sure to include style tips on other ways to wear these pieces.

PENCIL SKIRTS

When the temps start to drop so should the length of your pencil skirts. That being said, shorter pencil skirts can still work if you live somewhere where the weather doesn’t match the season but I suggest opting for something a little warmer such as wool, suede, tweed or sweater material. The longer length of these skirts also makes them great options for church as well.

Fall Work Wear

Kylee’s Outfit// Top: Nordstrom | Skirt: Nordstrom | Shoes: Similar | Bag: GigiNY

Shelbi’s Outfit// Top: WHBM | Skirt: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM | Bag: WHBM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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VELVET BLAZERS

Velvet is one of my favorite fabrics come Fall and Winter so I love that retailers are making options for the office as well. Make a bold statement with a velvet blazer! The best part about blazers is that they don’t have to just be for the office. Pair it with a cotton tee, jeans and sneakers to dress it down. Or even with a lace cami, leather leggings and heels for date night!

Fall Work Wear

Kylee’s Outfit// Top: Nordstrom | Blazer: J. Crew | Skirt: BlankNYC | Shoes: Similar

Shelbi’s Outfit// Top: WHBM | Pants: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM 

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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LEOPARD EVERYTHING

Leopard is hands down the hottest print of the season! Basically any option you choose for the office can easily be transitioned to casual wear as well because the trend is just so big this season. See below for more office appropriate, style options as well as more pictures at the bottom of the post!

Fall Work Wear

Top: WHBM | Pants: WHBM | Shoes: WHBM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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LAYERS

The trick to surviving your 9-5 in the colder weather is layers. If your place of work is anything like mine was, you’ve got to somehow dress for freezing temps outside and a sana inside. This is where having a few coat, sweater and cardigan options in your closet that will go with multiple outfits is great. This way you are warm enough for the walk from your car to the office and then once inside you can shed one layer and work comfortably. Might I add that as essential black legging and a pair of hose are also necessities for layering on bottom. The below outfit could also be worn with a pair of hose and booties or boots for a little more warmth.

Fall Work Wear

Dress: VICI | Coat: VICI | Shoes: Similar | Sunglasses: VICI

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Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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TURTLENECKS

Turtlenecks are making a come back believe it or not and i think they make the perfect layering piece. If you live somewhere where it’s not quite “cold” yet, throw on a sleeveless turtleneck with slacks or a long sleeve turtleneck with a skirt. My favorite way to wear them right now is tucked in with a cute belt and scarf. Style tip: everyone loves an all black look right? It’s slimming and chic! Try it for the office: black turtleneck + black slacks but add a leopard belt or a plaid scarf!

Fall Work Wear

Top: Talbots | Blazer: Topshop | Skirt: LOFT | Shoes: Similar | Bag: GM

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: HM | Skirt: Express | Shoes: M.Gemi

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SWEATER DRESSES

Have you ever wondered if you can wear a sweater dress to the office? The answer is heck yes. My only piece of advice is look for ones that aren’t too tight but also aren’t too oversized. If you already own a more oversized sweater dress, make it more work appropriate by adding a belt at the waist so it looks more tailored. Be careful if pairing a sweater dress with boots. I highly suggest making sure that your boots are below the knee unless you work in a very casual office setting.

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

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TUNICS

Tunics were my very best friend where I worked. I will say that they are probably more on the casual end of the business casual spectrum so make sure that this is acceptable for your office setting. If it is, you are looking at quite possibly the most comfortable cold weather look possible. My favorite way to style tunics is with the same essential leggings I mentioned before, a pair of boots, and a scarf (my go to is this $19 leopard one).

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Coat: Old Navy | Tunic: Old Navy | Scarf: Similar | Leggings: SPANX | Boots: GM

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COMFY PANTS

Chances are you will be wearing a lot more pants now that the cooler weather is here so might as well make them super comfortable right!?! If your office allows corduroy or velvet jeans, I highly suggest getting these bad boys in every color. While they are technically a “jean” they look much nicer and are usually appropriate for most office settings. I personally own olive, black, blush, burgundy, and grey pairs aka one for each day of the week. See below for some more style options that offer maximum comfort.

Fall Work Wear

Top: Nordstrom | Pants: Nordstrom | Shoes: Sam Edelman

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: Similar | Pants: Similar | Shoes: Similar 

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Fall Work Wear

Top: Target | Pants: Abercrombie | Shoes:Sam Edelman

Fall Work Wear

Top: LOFT | Pants: LOFT | Shoes: Target

Fall Work Wear

Top: Topshop | Pants: Express | Shoes:Sam Edelman

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WORK BAGS

Finding the right work bag that will fit all of the things can be tough, plus chances are you are going to use it a lot so you want a quality bag. I got you girl! Here are several options that offer enough storage space for things such as laptops, lunch and like I said before, ALL OF THE THINGS.

Fall Work Wear

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OFFICE APPROPRIATE SHOES

This is probably the number one requested thing from you ladies is “What shoes do I wear when it gets cold?”. “Can I wear booties to work?”. Unless you live somewhere where you are dealing with snow or ice on your way in to work, my answer is wear whatever you are most comfortable in. I personally wore these mules almost every single day when I was working in an office. You can 100% still wear your normal work pumps to the office. Also, boots and booties are appropriate as well, just make sure they are on the nicer side. It is my personal opinion but I would not suggest wearing over the knee boots to the office unless you work in a very casual work environment.

Fall Work Wear

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Out with the Old, In with the Bold

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse
Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Black Purse perfect for year round

Skirt: Similar | Top: Pippa and Pearl  | Shoes: Similar | Purse: Charming Charlie | Watch: Charming Charlie

Photography by: Banavenue

I’ve teamed up today with Pippa and Pearl to share how we as women, can use fashion to be bold in the workforce. Men have it SO easy. They wear a suit or slacks and it’s a done deal. For us ladies, we have millions of options which can prove to be both a blessing and a curse. With so many options it can be overwhelming, leaving many women to resort to plain jane clothing. While there is nothing wrong with plain Jane, plain Jane doesn’t stand out. Plain Jane isn’t getting you noticed by your boss. And why do we put in the long hours not to get noticed? Now that’s not to say that your hard work and smarts aren’t getting you noticed but looking the part is just as important!

My top 4 ways to be bold at work are sure to make you stand out. And in a good way! I’ll bet that adding in a few of these tips are sure to get you more than a couple of outfit compliments from your girlfriends. Let’s be honest, we all love getting those 🙂

  1. Call on color

    Color seems to be a lot of women’s biggest insecurity. It’s easy to hide behind darker colors like black and grey, especially when you don’t feel like being noticed. Color brings an outfit to life. My advice is to start small and slowly add in more and more color. An easy way to start out is by adding a pop of color with your shoes and accessories. These are my current favorite heels to add in a pop of color to any outfit.

  2. Pull out the prints

    Prints are another fun way to make a statement. And the best part is that they are very easy to bring into your attire. Keep in mind that you always want a one to one ratio of prints versus solids. So if you are going to wear a solid skirt (as pictured above), wear a patterned top and vice versa. Besides my gorgeous top pictured above, I am loving this striped blouse  and this floral pencil skirt (seperately of course!).

  3. When in doubt, pump it out

    A bold shoe will never go unnoticed. A lot of times people make shoe contact before eye contact. Not only do heels instantly dress up any outfit, they also do wonders for your legs and make you look taller. So ditch the boring black or nude flats and invest in a couple pairs of chic pumps that will never go out of style. My go-tos are these black, suede Sam Edelman heels and my maroon pumps.

  4. Blazers will always mean business

    There is no other piece of clothing that says “I mean business” like a blazer can. Every woman needs a few blazers in her closet for days when she needs to look professional. The best part about blazers is that they do not have to be worn with a suit. Instead they can be worn individually to turn any casual outfit instantly into business attire! Add a blazer over any blouse and pair it with slacks or a pencil skirt. I could have easily added a black blazer to this look such as this one. Don’t be afraid to bring in colors or patterns into your outfit by way of your blazer. One of my favorite blazers is this one but if you are feeling really fashion forward try this one.

If you aren’t used to being noticed at work, it’s time for a change! You deserve to be noticed for the hard work and long hours that you put in. Pippa and Pearl is the perfect online shop to find some new work wear pieces at a great price. I was excited to find this cute boutique because they have such unique pieces that you won’t find at every other store. This is always good to know because that means no one else in the office will have it. It’s always awkward when you show up to work matching someone else. Cue the “who wore it better” committee. I also love that many of their clothing options are so versatile so you have the ability to wear the clothing for multiple occasions such as work, events, brunch, or even casual weekend wear.

Pippa and Pearl also has some amazing jewelry if you are looking to add in some color to your outfits. And for outside of work, they have a huge selection of hats, fascinators and gloves. I need someone to invite me to a high tea or derby event so that I have an excuse to buy all of these!

I wanted to end this post with a quote that I found. “The doors will be opened to those who are bold enough to knock.” So if you need a little push to be bold in the work place, start with how you are dressing. It might be the inspiration you’ve been looking for 🙂

*Thank you Pippa and Pearl for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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