Create an effortless business-casual look with this affordable safari jacket – an easy, breezy, cover-up essential for you stylish careeristas!

• Dorothy Perkins Safari Jacket in Khaki, Stone and Charcoal (sale)
• Reiss Fiora Oversized Printed T-Shirt
• Max Studio Leather Trimmed Pencil Skirt
• Rockport Jalicia Loafer Pumps (sale)
• Brooks Brothers Pave Pyramid Studs (sale)
• Topshop Khaki Tights

Let’s face it, finding quality work shirts at an affordable price point in plentiful sizes is not an easy task.  Thankfully, Charles Tyrwhitt is having a womenswear sale on various tops that are sure to expand your career wardrobe.  From non-iron shirts to striped jerseys, you will end up with more than just one from this wonderful sale.

This classic oxford button-front shirt is perfect for the season in crisp cotton with nautical stripe print.  The semi-fitted style is anything but boxy.  Whether you dress it up with slacks or dress it down with jeans, it’s surely a way to keep you feeling and looking polished.  And yes, it’s also machine washable!

Here I paired the shirt with easygoing cigarette pants for business-casual look.  As for the shoes, these loafers are easy on the feet and completely chic in navy suede with pink piping accent.

A faux pearl necklace, square tote and fine timepiece pulls this outfit together for a smart yet elegant look.

A polished short suit set can be appropriate for most offices especially in creative fields.  There is something so chic, modern and cool (quite literally) about short suits.  Plus, they are more comfortable in warm weather than regular pantsuits obviously.

The stripe jacket & stripe short from Banana Republic is on WorkChic’s spring’s must-have list – wear them together to create a perfectly refreshing suit for this season.  Each separate is highly versatile on it’s own to create numerous ensembles as well.  I’m quite smitten with the jacket in particular which would also look amazing worn with matching trousers for a more conservative appeal.  Use coupon code BRTAKE30 for 30% off on purchases of $150 or more!

Keep the accessories simple when putting together an outfit for the office.  I recommend high heels to to lengthen the legs while wearing mid thigh shorts.  May I suggest this sleek pair.

It’s always great to have shoes that provide both style and comfort, especially for work.  The Duet Mini Wedges from Madewell are your new go-to work pair, being fabulously chic yet sensible with only about a 1″ stacked heel.  They will effortlessly complement your daytime wardrobe from dressy skirts to jeans, tights or not.  Shop the entire mini wedge collection including these adorable ankle strap wedges.

Edgy elegance.  Contrasting leather sleeves add a sassy edge to an otherwise classic item.  A sophisticated blazer style is perfect as professional wear while cool leather sleeves make it equally chic as casual wear.

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