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September 7, 2011
Are you looking for modern yet casual pieces to add to your work wardrobe? It’s refreshing and exciting to think about wearing attire to the office that is both comfortable and professional. Nordstrom’s “The New 9 to 5″ promotion provides pieces that are work appropriate yet geared to be comfortable for all day use. Not to mention versatility in that you can wear in casual social settings and match with a wide variety of staple pieces you probably already own.
One thing we really like about this featured promotion is that they suggest staple pieces and pull together complete outfits to fit each day of the week. Click the picture above to scroll through the sample looks and get inspiration or even look for specific pieces that will fit into your fall wardrobe. A couple of our favorites have to be the skinny stretch jeans and the silk bow blouse!
September 3, 2011
More shirtdress-ing! These shirtdresses have a hint of vintage appeal in different shades of blue. Take comfort in the versatility of this type of dress while sprucing it up with polished accessories for an office-chic ensemble. Top it off with a light outerwear piece as cooler temperatures are on the horizon.
Left – Dress, Utility Shirt, Pumps, Necklace, Belt
Center – Dress, Pumps, Satchel, Necklace
Right – Dress, Scarf, Satchel, Pumps, Watch
June 24, 2011
June 16, 2011
Whether a small get together with coworkers or meeting up with clients, dressing for a business dinner can be tricky. It’s smart to find out about the place you are going to before heading out. After all, it’s a business dinner, you want to look and feel sophisticated and appropriate. There are chic ways to show up in more than just a boring suit, plus you don’t want to appear as if you came straight from work in a hurry.
A few reminders, don’t show too much skin, dress sloppy (no flip-flops, cutoffs, tracksuit, wrinkled or stained clothes), or overdress for the occasion. Here are three outfits for different business style dinner meetings.
1. You can’t go wrong with a blouse and trousers. Not too formal or casual. Have fun with accessories – add a dash of color and shine to the outfit with patent pumps and sparkly jewelry.
Blouse, Trousers, Jacket, Pumps, Bag, Bangle, Earrings
2. Dress to impress! This outfit is suitable if you are going to a more serious dinner meeting with bosses, colleagues, or business clients. You can look chic and professional without dressing too conservative. Keep in mind, you are at the dinner meeting not at the corporate office.
Tank Blouse, Skirt, Cardigan, Booties, Clutch, Necklace, Watch
3. How about a cocktail party? Be more daring with the outfit while looking elegant. A wrap dress fits the bill. We’ve picked out these cool blue hued dresses. They easily work for semi-formal and dressy casual depending on the accessories. Put on a sleek blazer and classy heels for a formal event or wedge sandals and satchel for a more laid back gathering.
Left, Center, Right (wrap dresses), Slingbacks, Bangle, Bag
May 12, 2010
I have been coveting this dress from Anthropologie ever since I received my catalog. There is something about this cotton faded stripe shirtdress that is perfect for business casual days at the office. I could dress it up with a blazer and heels and it would be perfect for a client meeting.
What would you add to this dress to make it more business casual? We would love to hear your thoughts! Leave us a comment below!
May 3, 2010
Recently we partnered with Yuppie by Chyanne, a new collection of sophisticated fashion designed for the workplace. The collection is a contemporary line designed for today’s powerful, independent, and confident woman. With versatile dresses, pants, and blouses this assortment will take a woman from day to night. The latest collection features timeless silhouettes in vibrant colors.
Madison Ruffle Blouse pairs perfectly with a Slimming Pencil Skirt. This silk chiffon sleeveless blouse has a stand up collar and cascading ruffles. It comes in orange, purple, pink, and as shown in a subtle purple print. While the skirt comes in a golden hue, purple, and neutral cream shade.
 
The Perfect Shift Dress from Yuppie by Chyanne has a fitted bodice and straight skirt. Our favorite feature- it’s summer friendly in machine washable cotton. You can easily dress this up for meetings with a blazer and then take it to dinner with fun accessories. We love how it was paired with leopard pumps in the above photograph. The second dress features classic colorblocking with an exposed zipper and elastic waistband. Audri Dress comes in Ivory/Golden and Beige/Tan.
Tone down the vibrant golden pencil skirt with a long sleeve Fitted Oxford Shirt. Their blouses are known for the stand up collars and come in light blue and white.
Yuppie by Chyanne‘s collection is perfect for a business casual workplace. They also have tees and pants for more casual days in the office. You can now shop the collection on Workchic.com! We’d love to hear what your favorite piece is. Leave us a comment below.
March 1, 2010
July 20, 2009
Tops and blouses are a fast way to update your work wardrobe with immediate and recognizable impact. Here we selected some styles by size and office type. It’s amazing what a blouse can do!
Petite Office Tops by Workchic featuring Dorothy Perkins
If you have a petite frame and are looking for a unique piece to add to your work wardrobe, keep the details smaller. For a casual office we chose a neutral shade, yes olive is a neutral, and let the embroidery be the focal point. In a business casual office we selected a bold cobalt blue with subtle ruffles along the placket. For business we chose a printed blouse then layered on a black jacket to tone down the effect. Finish you business and business casual looks with a black A-line skirt and neutral heels. These heels, the bracelet, and earrings are selected to go with all three looks. Now you can see how versatile a blouse really can be.
Plus Size Work Blouses by Workchic featuring Old Navy
We chose bold prints to update your work wardrobe if you shop plus sizes. Pops of color show style in a casual office, while a more geometric design is ideal in a business office. For business casual we played with animal print in a tie-waist cardigan. Here you have black ballet flats with a woven strap across the toe, a leather tote, and bronze pearls to complete these three office looks.
Workchic Blouses by Workchic featuring Christian Louboutin shoes
For standard sizes we played with ivory blouses and black details. For a casual office we went back to bohemian embroidery and styling but paired it with a denim skirt and sleek black wedges to keep the effect chic and modern. A lacy cardigan is perfect for business casual, while a tie neck blouse commands attention in ivory with black placket and tie. Wear it under a charcoal suit with the wedges and lace inspired earrings. Take this look right to your desk with a pretty black and white desk tray.
As you can see a blouse can makeover your entire look. We even kept the same accessories for each office environment. Keep this in mind when you are shopping. Many office have different dress codes on different days of the week. If you plan your outfits you can multi-purpose your accessories for each style. Have fun shopping!
June 29, 2009
We met Krissie McMenamin, a NYC blogger with amazing Workchic style, through Twitter. We were so impressed by the way she infuses her personal style into a conservative and corporate dress code that we had to share her looks with you. For those of you that feel business casual is boring or unflattering, take a page from Krissie’s book and visit her site, What Would Krissie Wear? Not only does she create amazing looks she does it on a tight budget! We asked her to share some of her favorite outfits with us, tell us how she creates them, and then pick out a few pieces from Workchic.com so you can Steal her Style!
 
 
Isn’t she chic! We were happy to talk with Krissie during the summer months when you can really see her style stand out. She called the first outfit Pretty in Pink and she sure is. Capped sleeve mock neck is conservative yet still summery. The white pencil skirt continues this seasonal feeling while the belt detail showcases her style without jeopardizing any professionalism. In the second outfit she plays with greens. This is where we relearn the lesson it doesn’t have to match it just all has to go. There is no mistaking that these shades of greens play well together. Anchoring them in a neutral trouser helps the feminine blouse take the spotlight. We asked her a few questions so you can understand how she gets inspired to create these looks.
1- Describe your business casual style and tell us what you feel makes it unique.
My business casual style involves layering colors and patterns, adding blasts of bright colors or unique jewelry. I try to vary the structure and cut of my outfit one day to the next, some days highlighting my waist with a belt, other days my legs with a slimming pair of pants or a just-above-the-knee skirt. The idea is to choose an outfit that features one part of the body at a time so that you look professional but also feminine. I say one of the biggest factors that makes my style so unique is that I do it for little money, which is especially relevant today.
2- You have a knack for putting together stylish outfits on a budget. If money was no object where would you shop?
I’m so used to looking for a bargain, I’m not sure I could stop! But if I had an unlimited budget, I’d try to support up-and-coming designers who have really interesting, funky, fun lines and the small boutique stores you can find all over New York City.
3- Most of us would prefer to wear our blue jeans to the office. Do you have any personal advice on how important it is to dress to impress?
As professional women, it’s especially important for us to dress well in the office. There have been several articles written on this topic lately (including one in the Wall Street Journal) and many people have argued that women should pay more attention to doing good work and less to what they’re wearing. But guess what? What you wear and how you look and present yourself are all about building your image and making a lasting impression on your peers, your boss, management etc. Of course you should wow them with your performance but it’s only going to help you and your career in the long run if you also wow them with how you present yourself on a daily basis.
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! As women we have many more options on how to dress for work then men. This allows us to express ourselves. Krissie does this everyday and it only makes her stand out from her peers as she continues to produce examplory work. Ready to challenge yourself and Steal her Style? Use these pieces to get started.
Krissie says: “There is lots to choose from on the Workchic site in terms of clothes, accessories, jewelry, etc. I stuck to the basics, and of course the more affordable basics.”
     
    
“The black Rampage Belted Jacket is such a staple for summer and I picked two skirts and several blouses to pair it with. The black pencil skirt is a must have because it’s so versatile and I love the gathering in the tan skirt – perfect for tucking and belting. Which brings me to my two belt selections. The gold is for a bit classier look and the woven a bit more casual but I think either could go with almost any combination of blouses. I added the gold textured bracelet to play off either belts and the two turquoise necklaces to brighten up one of the more black and white outfits or that grayish jacket. I like that the necklaces sort of match too, so you may be able to double up on them, as well as pair them with the woven scarf… perhaps worn as a belt?”
    
    
To see more of Krissie’s stylish looks be sure to visit her site, What Would Krissie Wear?
June 24, 2009
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