I work in an office setting, and I feel like my look has been stuck in a rut for a while. I usually end up wearing the same black pants or skirt with a few different button-down blouses. For the new year, I really want some new ideas for office dressing. Can you help?
- Nina
A wardrobe rut is probably easiest to come by in an office setting, but by investing in a few key pieces, you give yourself several new options. A basic black tank in a luxe fabric is a great starting point and layering piece year round. A peplum skirt is both figure-flattering and versatile for pairing with blouses and blazers that you already own, and the bright cherry color is seasonless. A classic tweed or boucle jacket is a wardrobe staple that pairs just as easily with this peplum skirt as it does with black pants or even dark skinny jeans for a night out. Round out your wardrobe with well-made black platforms, an oversized clutch or handbag, and key statement jewelry. Other great investments? Stock your closet with a go-with-anything white blouse, black trousers (not too tight and hemmed to the right length for your heels, please!), the right undergarments for your body (Spanx, anyone?), opaque black tights and a timeless, menswear-inspired watch (Ahem, Kors). When you spend money on closet staples instead of trendy pieces, you'll be surprised by how many options you have. Happy New Year!
xoxo
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