5 Investment Pieces For Work

Dressing to impress is important at work. I consider myself lucky that my job is rather flexible in what I can wear to the office most days. Except for days involving important meetings or time spent in court everyone is free to wear fairly casual clothing. Despite this I have always felt that it is important for all women to have a few investment pieces that can help pull them through any situation. Below I have listed my top 5 pieces that are worth an investment.

5 Investment Pieces For Work

ONE // The Perfect Suit. Spring for a triple threat comprised of a jacket, skirt, and pants. Make sure it is well tailored and also take advantage of wearing the pieces separately too.

TWO // Gold Watch. This is not the time for a digital watch. Choose a fancy watch that is great quality. I like ones with simplistic designs and slightly oversized.

THREE // Trench Coat. Sometimes all people see is your outwear so it needs to be nice. A trench coat is a classic shape that never goes out of style.

FOUR // Fabulous Heels. Choose shoes with a medium heel that are comfortable enough for running around in all day. The first color to purchase is black. Every woman needs black heels.

FIVE // Leather Tote. Your tote should be in a neutral for versatility and large enough to carry papers home in. Avoid "it bags" and go for a bag with minimum hardware and with some structure. Since it will be something you use almost everyday it is worth investing in a beautiful bag that will last for year. I previously posted about totes here.

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What to Wear: Work Apparel

Faux Pearl Princess Necklace - Betsey Johnson Floral Dress amazing! - Red Cambridge Leather Satchel - Cobalt Blue Heels - Marc Jacobs New Wave Nail Polish beautiful color - Guerlain Kiss Kiss Liplift - Marc Jacobs Daisy Fragrance great scent

I am absolutely in love with this Betsey Johnson Floral Dress! You might want to check it out, it is currently on sale. I think the little capped sleeves are adorable. The style of this dress and the print make it a perfect dress to wear to work. When an item is in a floral print the different colors make it so easy to pick shoes and accessories to wear with it. Since, this #whattowear look is for a work outfit, I would keep the accessories simple. A satchel bag is also perfect for work. What are your thoughts on this look?

What To Wear: A Work Uniform

Lace Front Cardigan (for chilly offices) / DVF Wrap Dress / Coach Satchel / Pearl Bee Pin / Marc Jacobs Lip Stick (for sassy red lips) / Tory Burch Demi Wedges / Earrings / Slim Runway Watch (classic gold watch)
A couple months ago I shared my casual go to uniform for those days when I need to get dressed in a hurry or when it seems like I have nothing to wear. Today I wanted to do the same thing for the office. On days when I need to look my best for meetings with clients or in court and I need a look that is reliable I always turn to a wrap dress. Wrap dresses (a pretty bargain version can be found here) are simple, comfortable, sophisticated, and stylish. I also believe it is important to have a few other high quality, dependable pieces in your closet for work like a nice cardigan, dressy shoes that are also comfortable, a chic satchel, and a gold watch. What does your go to uniform for the office consist of?

Two Looks for the Week

We all have periods of time when everything seems so hectic. Everything seems like it takes too much time to do and everything seems to require so much energy even picking out what to wear. Here are two outfit ideas to help you make it through the week.

Tuxedo Blazer - Betsey Johnson Gold Bangle - Black Satchel - Bird Print Dress - Wine Colored Nail Polish - Michael Kors Watch - Black Cap Toe Pump
First we have a beautiful work outfit. I don't often wear dresses to work but on a day when I need to look extra nice because of a meeting or something I would definitely wear this wine colored dress. The blazer adds a more professional air to the dress and I love the color. Too often people wear only neutral colored blazers to work. A satchel bag is a must for me to carry all of my papers in.

Silvernight Stud Earrings - Cross Body Bag - Silver Bangles - Lady Sings the Blues Nail Polish - Chevron Print Sweater - Glitter Oxfords - Mustache Necklace - Jeans
When I am hanging out with friends and we aren't doing anything special I want to be comfortable. Jeans are the essence of comfort for me. I love the chevron print of the sweater and the colors are beautiful. Just hanging out at a friends house I probably wouldn't wear all of the accessories pictured maybe only the necklace or bracelet for me. So what type of outfits are a must for your week?