Stylish totes are a perfect go-to-work bag to carry all your essentials. From lightweight nylon to classic leather, these affordable and versatile totes will make your work wardrobe that much more fun & chic. Each is under $200! We really love the Michael Kors metallic tote as our favorite.
There is nothing better than a dress in the summer. They are light and breezy in the heat, and easy to style in the morning. I could wear them every day! With these chic styles under $50 each, I just might. Check out the dresses I’ve found for the office to wear this summer.
Simple solid dresses are versatile. These two styles are very flattering with wrap details that accentuate the waist. Black wrap dress from Banana Republic is only $39.99. In Esprit women dresses section we found a rayon jersey dress that is also $39.99 and available in black, gray, and navy. With classic pumps and a statement necklace, these dresses are instantly business casual chic.
A mix between handkerchief styling, kimono sleeves, and deep v-neck necklines makes for the perfect summer casual dress. Layer a Demi-Cami underneath to keep the look appropriate for the office. Double V-Neck Geometric Dress is $28 at Charlotte Russe. Tangram Frock is $44.99 at Modcloth.com.
Experiment with vintage styling by shopping Modcloth dresses this summer. Bouquet Bonanza Dress is $49.99. Untie the bow and knot it more like a sash to the side to play down the ultra girly vibe. Nautical inspired Shore Leave Dress is $47.99. I would style both of these dresses with neutral peep toe pumps, bold bangles, and a vibrant handbag.
Do you have a go-to shop for summer dresses? Share your favorite summer dresses with us and have fun shopping our top finds under $50.
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Friday Fifty combined with a sale? That’s right! Now through Sunday Banana Republic is offering 25% off all regular priced merchandise. In honor of this sale, we shopped the site for you to find Workchic styles that will ring in under $50 with code SUMMER25.
Embellished tee is a standout on it’s own with shimmering details. To get maximum rotation out of this top, layer it under a pretty cardigan and beat the office chill. Regularly $55, you can add this Banana Republic Embellished tee to your work wardrobe for $41.25 today.
As you probably know, I’m a sucker for a printed top and, well, anything blue. So I couldn’t help but show you this Banana Republic Silk abstract print top, even though it does ring in slightly over our budget. You can join me in adding this watercolor confection to your closet for $52.13. Plus it comes with a cami- which is practically getting 2 for 1.
Stock up on basics with flattering A-line skirts for $44.63 each. Banana Republic Sleek suit skirt comes in regular, petite, and tall sizes. Plus they mix and match back to professional blazers.
Our last stop was in the jewelry department where we are constantly coveting the ornate designs. Banana Republic Lyra wooden bead necklace perfectly accessorizes a scoop neck tee for $44.63. Summer is the perfect time to play with cuffs and bangles. Banana Republic Electric blooms bracelet can be yours for $29.63 this weekend.
You see the celebs doing it, you can do it too. Add a scarf that is. Spring is the perfect time to embrace this look. You can add bright colors or springy prints to your outfits with ease. One of our twitter friends asked for specifics on tying scarves. We’ll show you ways to incorporate them into your outfit all day not just during your commute.
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This video is from our friends at ModCloth.com and will show you how to tie a long rectangular scarf. They also have 3 additional videos on scarf tying available on YouTube.com.
Try this look yourself with these scarves perfect for Spring. Layer them over a simple sweater or wear with a blazer to a business casual office.
While that look is more fresh it may be a little overwhelming if you are either very petite or more on the busty side. If that is the case you can still rock a long rectangular scarf to the office. Go simple and just wrap the scarf behind your neck and let it drape, as shown below from Judy Charla. Another option is to do the full wrap around seen most often with one end longer then the other. Going with a thinner scarf will also help keep this look from being too bulky. The Green scarf is only 5-1/2″ wide.
For a more classic look or a conservative office, tie a knot below the bust-line as shown on this Banana Republic model. Shop their styles and achieve the look yourself.
If you love scarves but are not crazy about tying something around your neck, tie one around the handle of your handbag instead.
In a casual office, the bandanna look would work for you with dark wash denim. Fold a square scarf in half and wrap it around your neck with the point centered over your chest.
We hope this helps you embrace scarves in your Spring work wardrobe. Remember, if it doesn’t look right on the first try, you can start again! Plus a little messy is a plus with a scarf. This is not a tailored look.
Bows and ruffles whether they are placed on handbags, blouses, or shoes are the latest trend that are coming back in style. They aren’t just for schoolgirls anymore. How do you incorporate the latest trends into your work wardrobe without feeling a tad bit adolescent?
If you just want to add a touch of a ruffle or bow detail just do it in a simple way. Ruffle or bow accents on shoes and handbags can give that plain bag or flat just an extra edge.
How about wearing one of these tie blouses to work? Worried about it looking too Mary Tyler Moore? The tie new blouses that are a former fashion trend now come in modern fabrics and prints. Layer a cardigan or blazer on top during the colder winter months that we are still stuck in! We found these two below at shopflick.com.
A ruffle shirt or blouse can bring a feminine touch to any outfit. Here are three examples found below that just have a touch of ruffle details
You can even add the bow trend into your accessories. Why not tie together one of the blouses above with the Black Tie Affair Belt found at modcloth.com. It is also a workchic find for $25.99.
Want to make a statement? We found this bow ring at shop.com. The Gabriela Artigas Vintage Bow Bracelet found at tobi.com is a perfect accent with any outfit.
You see with a little guidance you too can wear the latest trends without being nominated for the office fashion victim award! Stay tuned for more workchic trend alerts!
If you have a pic of you wearing any of the trends above send it to us! We would love to see it!
Did it seem like the holidays and went this year? You wound up with alot of great gifts but were even more excited about the gift cards and extra spending money you received. Want to get a deal and save a few dollars? Well the Workchic.com team has been scouring the web to find out all of the post holiday sales that are going on. Take a look what we found below:
Couture Candy.com- They are also running a free shipping and sales promotion until Jan 2009. Click on the link to get started.
BananaRepublic.com- We found two great promos at Banana Republic. The first one is from 12/26-12/29 you can take an extra 20% off already reduced merchandise. Again this is just for markdown or sale items ONLY. Not regular price items. Just enter the code Extra20 at checkout. Restrictions do apply. Offer ends at 11:59pm EST on 12/29. We also found another great promotion for regular or sale price items:Get 20% off when you spend $125 at Banana Republic. Just enter promo code: CELEBRATE
Have you checked out the latest selection of handbags at Piperlime.com? They have a great sale on their already reduced handbag selection that starts on 12/28 and ends 12/29 at 11:59 PM PST. It is a one day sale so act fast. Click on the link below.
Just a few of the handbags featured in their sale:
Marc by Marc Jacobs – Jelly Jacquard Lil Riz
Reg Price: $328, Sale Price: $230, Sale+promo: $184
Marc by Marc Jacobs – Jelly Jacquard Large Zip Around
Reg Price: $198, Sale Price: $139, Sale+promo: $111
New York and Company are claiming this is their biggest sale of the year. Sale run until 1-18-09. They are also running a free shipping promotion for orders over $50. This promotion ends on 12-31-08.
This week we featured a post on amazing gifts for your assistant or team members that are women. Now what about if your assistant or team member is a guy? We found some great options that will suit all types of personalities. Keep in mind these are only suggestions. We realize that each person or company has a specific budget when buying gifts!
You have the assistant that absolutely loves gadgets. Whether it is the latest ipod or even a universal remote. You may never know what he is talking about. We went to amazon.com to find all of the latest and greatest gifts.
Book Lover
Have an assistant that loves to read? Loves reading the book before the movie? Can’t figure out his significant other? Loves food ? Wants to be the next Donald Trump? Is the office comedian? Here are a few suggestions below:
Executive in Training
Your assistant wants to move ahead in the company. Why not show your appreciation with the following business oriented gifts that shows he is an executive in training. We found the following Ferre Designer Leather Briefcase at designersimports.com. It is a bit pricey at $295 but a gift your assistant will appreciate for years to come. We also found the Victorinox Zip Around Wallet for $28. It is professional and perfect for travel. This next gift Scully Leather Business Card Case can be used for credit cards or business cards and for only $26.45 it is priced just right.
You see it can now be easy to buy your assistant something that not only shows your appreciation but one that will fit their personality as well!
We introduced you to our friend Mallory who just landed her first real job out of college. Here is what she had to say about her first week of work.
“Week one is officially over and I have to say…Thank God! The week actually went really well and although its a relief having it over, I really enjoyed it. I met so many nice new people already which is always a plus to a new job. I’m not gonna lie though, I did check out everyone and what they were wearing. I couldn’t help myself. But in all everyone looked really good-I actually picked up some ideas from other girls to use in my wardrobe. Most of the things I did like were similar to my first day outfit, but I got different ideas to spice it up a bit next time. For example, using a belt can really help pull together outfit. Or just picking a shirt that isn’t a solid- that has details like either ruffles or some type of detail on a shirt somehow just looks really presentable to me. So many of the girls in the office wore nice heels. I couldn’t help but be a teesy bit jealous because I can rarely walk around in heels for 1 hour yet alone 8 hours! But hey if you can do it without wincing in pain or hobbling down the hallway then I say go for it! Now I did see some things that week that were dare I say not office appropriate.. but I won’t go into that just yet. A word of advice though– try and keep the long skirt and shoulder padded jackets to a minimum!”
Check out some of Mallory’s options below that add some detail to an outfit. All items are courtesy of bananarepublic.com
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