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This week, answering a bunch of WYSF questions about work attire in one deeper dive post. I am writing this with a business casual code in mind, which I believe addresses most of us (though not the finance and law Magpies out there — sorry! I see you!). My personal opinion is that you can get away with a lot (including frayed jeans and leather mini skirts — see below) if you are thoughtful about the silhouette and palette, which is wonderful news, as this means you can make elements of your weekend wardrobe work in the office, too. When I say “thoughtful about the silhouette,” I mainly mean that I keep an eye out for interesting shapes that look fashion-forward and sleek, especially ones with interesting angles/details, as evidenced by the photo at the top of this post. For example, this Rag & Bone top tucked into dark denim will look like a million bucks. I also think about proportionality. Don’t wear something really tight on top and bottom. Balance a slim-fit turtleneck with a fuller skirt or wide-leg trousers, or a boxier jacket with trim cigarette pants. If you are doing a mini skirt, make sure you balance with a lot of coverage elsewhere (e.g., button-down and cardigan).
01. RAG & BONE TOP // 02. CHANEL EARRINGS // 03. MARGAUX FLATS // 04. MANGO CULOTTE JEANS // 05. NINA BLANC LU JACKET // 06. JANE WIN PENDANT NECKLACE // 07. AGOLDE LANA JEANS // 08. EVERLANE FLATS // 09. MASSIMO DUTI STRIPED TOP // 10. AGOLDE JEANS // 11. TWEED DRESS // 12. MANGO CARDIGAN // 13. RIBBED TURTLENECK // 14. AMAZON CAPTOE SLINGBACKS // 15. URBAN REVIVO TWEED JACKET // 16. SAM EDELMAN FLATS // 17. J. CREW SKIRT // 18. BOTTEGA VENETA TOTE // 19. RAG & BONE TOP // 20. MAXMARA PANTS
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WYSF: A Lightning Round.
Answering a handful of recently-asked questions in short form.
Q: Chic sunglasses. Obsessed with these.
Q: Shorter-length shorts for older boys that are reasonably priced (closer to $20). Keep an eye on J. Crew’s dock shorts as we approach summer. They run sales all the time and I’ve scored for under $20/pair. Great colors. More expensive, but not Minnow/Cadets prices: these RLs and TBBC Sheffield shorts. (You can also occasionally find both on sale if you hunt / keep tabs on the brands.)
Q: Style for older children. A lot of this question recently – will dedicate a separate post to this – but check out the older girl styles from Bisby, Pink Chicken, and Busy Bees. They feel like the natural extension to a lot of the younger girl styles I feature. Also having good luck at Crewcuts for classic pieces in fun patterns/colors.
Q: Dramatic top for Valentine’s Day date. Ooh. la. la.
Q: Nightgowns for little girls. Petite Plume.
Q: Rehearsal dinner dress. La Ligne.
P.S. Great everyday dresses.
P.P.S. Neutral toddler outfits.
I love your WYSF features — you find such awesome items for folks! Wondering if a future WYSF might include a burgundy dress to wear as a bridesmaid in a wedding in October? (Doesn’t have to be a “bridesmaid” dress, just feature that burgundy color!)
Thank you so much, Erica! I have a lot of fun with these. Yes! I am planning on doing a wedding wysf soon that touches on various asked-after subjects: guest attire, bridesmaids, bridal. Will keep burgundy in mind 🙂
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This is *almost* making me wish I still had a job outside the home to wear this stuff to! Those Max Mara pants are fantastic.
Ha! I felt the same way. I love those pants, too! I think they’re versatile enough to wear even if you don’t have a traditional job…!
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Would love your recommendations on what will be the ‘it’ sandal of the season for a future WYSF installment. I was late to the game last year and missed out on many sold out styles. Thank you as always, Jen. You provide the most thoughtful selections.
Thank you SO much for the kind words, Anne! Sounds good — will add this to the roster.
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