I was recently in NYC for a friend's wedding and of course I went shopping, maybe I did a lot of shopping even. While trying on all of what the wonderful world of NYC had to offer I tried on a drop waist dress. It wasn't quite perfect but 2 weeks later and I am craving the shape. I know that it is something I need in my closet sooner rather than later. The hunt is on.
The Outnet £165
Reiss £159
Need Supply $178
Asos £38
I got a wrap effect top about a year ago at COS and it has become a closet favorite. I never buy the same thing twice, but of this I wish I had!
Wrap effect tops are also a great summer wardrobe addition. Pair one with a simple skirt or a pair of pants, you are ready and out the door in no time.
I remember bucket bags in the 80s. They remind me most of my Aunt, who always seemed to be on the cutting edge of everything fashionable. Last year I got the itch for those bucket bags from the 80s and got a vintage Dooney & Bourke, like this one here. At the time I didn't think there was any way to work one into my work look, but since then I have seen them spring up everywhere.
Bucket bags may be the new it bag shape for the workplace. If nothing else it is nice to carry a bag with less sharp edges than any other bag in my closet.
Anya Hindmarch via Net-a-Porter, $1,200, Baggu via Need Supply, $140, Loewe via Net-a-Porter, $2,600, Asos £18, Saint Laurent £1,290, Mango $44.99, The Row via Barneys, £2,725, Gucci via , $1,450, Zara drawstring bag - no longer available, similar option here, $44.99
Basically this post is an excuse to look at more trenches, well and some other great rain appropriate work wear to help deal with spring showers, like the ones we are having right NOW in London.
Hunter £175, Barbour via Liberty £249, Kate Spade NY $38, Asos £40, Hunter via Urban Outfitters $150, Jack Wills £59.50, Marks & Spencer £29.50, Whistles £275, Tibi via Les Nouvelles $695, DKNY via Matches £595, Boden £89.25, S Maxmara via Matches £510, JuJu via Urban Outfitters $69, J. Crew £219, Sloosh Italy via Shopbop $220
The time has come to work midi skirts into my work wardrobe. The question about styling them for work is what has kept me from wearing the few that have already made their way into my closet. While the midi pencil skirts are a no brainer, in terms of styling, how do you take the full midi skirts and make them look professional rather than sock hop ready?
Instead of pairing a full skirt with a button down and tucking it in I prefer a simple sweater, like the J. Crew tippi, and an edgier shoe, like this. Or, I would wear a full skirt with a slightly more relaxed top (like the Club Monaco look above), like this J. Crew cropped sweater, and pair it with a classic pump to keep the look work and client ready.
Would love to see how you pair yours!
Saloni via Net-a-Porter $550, Asos £32, Pink Tartan via Nordstrom $295, Club Monaco $139.50, Topshop via Nordstrom $96, Paul & Joe via Net-a-Porter $395, Asos Premium £50, Michael Van der Ham via Net-a-Porter $840, H&M $24.95, Need Supply $38, Michael Kors via Net-a-Porter $825, Asos £30, Tibi via Net-a-Porter $400, H&M $34.95, Asos £35, St. John's Collection via Nordstrom $495, Whistles via Asos £145 and Topshop via Nordstrom $96
Velvet is everywhere right now. First it was crushed velvet that caught my attention, which is definitely NSFW, but lately I have been seeing some pieces that have been making me say hmm...and then I saw THIS
This top is exactly what I gravitate to when buying something 'on trend' for work. For those not so timeless pieces I want something that I can mix with my work wear as seamlessly as my weekend wear. Check out my take on work and weekend with this tank on Instagram here.
Basically this tank ticks all the boxes. Sadly for now & Other Stories only ships to a select few European countries and the UK.
If you are going to sport velvet at work mix it in in small doses, like the tank above, or keep the shape classic, like a blazer, like these...
Images in clockwise order: Asos, Theory via Bloomingdales, Rag & Bone via Net-a-Porter, Ted Baker via Nordstrom
And for your casual Friday's here are two pieces that I know I want for my own closet...I am already imaging how warm velvet skinnies will keep my legs warm on those cold winter days
When are shorter dresses work appropriate? In winter of course!
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