From Office to Weekend Style
Because 5 out of the 7 days in the week are typically spent at work, my personal closet is very office-heavy. That means I’m always saying ‘I have nothing to wear!’ on the weekends. I’m sure a lot of you can relate to that! I have a closet full of pencil skirts, oxford tops, blazers, etc. So, today I’m daring to answer the age-old question; how can I transition my work pieces to the weekend?
It’s easier said than done! After 3 years of working professionally, I don’t have all of the answers… but I’ve compiled this list of simple tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way!
THE OFFICE LOOK: Altuzarra for Target Crane Embroidered Sweater (similar)
Chaps No-Iron Gingham Oxford Top // Simply Vera Wang Mixed Media Pencil Skirt (similar)
LC Lauren Conrad Two-Buckle Ankle Boots
Choosing a Transition Piece: This is the hardest part! What pieces can be transitioned? Well it’s really all in the way you style it, but easy transitions include: blazers, embellished sweaters, ballet flats, midi skirts, cardigans, and unstructured dresses.
The Embellished Sweater: Since we’re about to enter sweater weather, I chose the embellished sweater for this example.
– What makes this transition-able? The embellishments dress-up the sweater and immediately make it less casual. It also has a great layering quality.
How To Style It: Pairing this piece with classic office silhouettes is key! I chose to layer it with a non-iron gingham oxford top and a simple black pencil skirt.
THE WEEKEND LOOK: Altuzarra for Target Crane Embroidered Sweater (similar)
LC Lauren Conrad Jeggings // Express Oversize Envelope Clutch
Movado Bold Watch (c/o Movado and Lucky Magazine) // Express Leopard Dome Ring
Denim, Denim, Denim: That’s right! You can never go wrong with denim. This fabric can dress down just about anything. If you’re going out for Fro-yo, go with a light to medium denim. For a night out on the town, try a darker denim or a pair of black skinny’s
The Accessories: Bolder accessories are great for a weekend look. Whether it be chunky jewelry, edgy faux-leather, or leopard print- have fun with it! For this look, I chose my funky bright red flats, oversize black envelope clutch, and leopard dome ring.
Perfect transition! So much of my closet is office attire too, you can never go wrong with a great pair of jeans to take all those work tops down a notch for the weekend! Thanks for stopping by our blog!
Brooke
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Way to cute!
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
Your sweater it to cute. Love how you took it from work to weekend.