The Work Look

The button down white shirt is everywhere, and to prove it here are some great, work appropriate stylings, from across the internet and blog-o-sphere.

This months work essential item is the white button down. Every woman, no matter your vocation, job position, or pay grade needs at least one of these in your closet. This item is so simple, but right now the options are endless, which means you probably need two styles. An important tip, one that I learned too late, when you do find that 'perfect' white button down, buy two, maybe three, because white shirts sadly do not last forever. I will never forget you my Zara white button down!

My current closet favorite is the from Uniqlo (available here, for £19, also available in the US). The weight of the cotton is perfect, it doesn't gap in the chest and the collar has buttons, which gives you options and I love options.

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Images courtesy Elle Canada, Style Caster and The-Opsis

Remember when side slit skirts were all over the Pre Fall and Fall 2014 runways? No? Quick recap:

And here:

I realize that many of you, right at this moment, cannot fathom the idea of a side slit skirt as an essential. BUT, it is.

I bought a side slight skirt back in 1998(ish) and I wore it none stop for a number of years. A fantastic camel colored BCBG skirt. That I still own (and fit into) to this day. I am even wearing it here. It is because of this specific skirt and the fact that it honestly has been one of the more timeless pieces in my closet that I am telling you, the side slit skirt is something you must own.

There is no better time than now, as it is making a huge comeback, alongside the wrap skirt, and yes, I realize some of the runway options I have featured are actually wrap skirts, but work with me here. It is that subtle show of leg that is feminine, empowering and still work appropriate enough to get you taken, very, seriously.

The following options are in stores now. If you prefer to wait until the fall lines hit the shelves, around August/September I assure you there will be about a million more options out there.

Opposite: Lafayette 148 New York via Nordstrom $278

Row 1: Armani Collezioni via Nordstrom $445, St. Johns Collection via Nordstrom $495, L.K. Bennet £145

Row 2: J. Crew $118, Zara $99.90, J. Crew $110

So go get one of these NOW!