Sunday, 22 October 2023

HOW TO STYLE YOUR CASUAL OUTFIT FOR THE OFFICE

Hello my dear friends, trust you are all well.
I feel that I have to acknowledge the current situation which our world is currently facing a very dangerous disruption of peace and we are all holding our collective breath and praying that this crisis will soon be resolved with the least amount of loss of human lives.  I am not intending to use my blog as a political platform for a discussion about who is right and who is wrong I just think that we as human beings cannot stick our heads in the sand and pretend that nothing has happened. 
Having said that, let's talk about fashion.  With more and more people now returning back to their respective offices, it is becoming a big challenge for some of us to shed off our track pants and slippers and don a corporate uniform and uncomfortable shoes.  So today I would like to share with you my vision on how to make a simple casual look more office appropriate.
Luckily for employees, the post-Covid dress code rules are much more relaxed and lots of offices let people wear their casual outfits for work.  That said, it does not mean that your outfit should look sloppy and baggy but with a few little tweaks you can make your casual outfit look stylish and office appropriate.
My office also jumped on this band-wagon  and has fully embraced the casual dress code and I find myself liking it more and more.  In the beginning of the "return to the office" era,  I was reluctant to succumb to it, I was missing my office clothes and was desperate to shed off the lycra tights and running shoes but gradually I began to appreciate the appeal of  casual clothing, especially on the days when straight after work I drove to pick up my granddaughter from school and her little brother from day-care and stay with them until their parents came home from work.  And for that reason I decided to update my casual wardrobe and went and bought myself a new pair of Levi's 312 black jeans, and a couple of plain t-shirts in different colours from Zara that I can easily glam up with the help of good jewellery or an expensive silk scarf.  
I also would like to share with you my new Sullivan leather bag from Proenza Shouler from their White Label collection that was a birthday gift from my husband.  It has a classic bucket silhouette and is crafted from smooth leather and can be carried either in the hand or over the shoulder.  Despite its size (which comes handy when you need to bring some fruit and snacks for the kids) and metallic fixtures, it is very light and soft and I enjoy carrying it around.  
The last but not least addition to my wardrobe is a pair of thin three-strap mules with a curved block heel in mint green from Alohas. that I like to wear them paired with black jeans when I go to the office and with sneakers or slides on my days off.
I had never heard about this brand before.  I came across it while scrolling an on-line sale of Australia's most fashionable David Jones department store.  Apparently, the brand was founded in Hawaii, hence its name, and is known for its sustainable and artisanal approach to their range of women's shoes.
My accessories are also of different hues of green including my oversized antique pendant that can be worn as a brooch, earrings and a couple of bangles.
If you follow my blog, you might know that I love scarves and wear them all year round but the day when I was wearing this outfit was too hot for it but I definitely will wear it around the office if not for style but to keep myself warm from the chill blaze of the air-conditioner😄.

What is the dress code in your working environment?

Until then,

Anna
xoxoxo

22 comments:

  1. I love this look and how you dressed it up with these chic accessories! That necklace is a showstopper. I am praying for peace for our world right now.

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  2. I love how the necklace adds that interest to the top part of your outfit! It is quite gorgeous!
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    1. Thank you so much, it is very old, was given to me by my mother in law

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  3. You look amazing. Perfectly styled. May our world find joy in each day.
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  4. Love the simple yet stylish look. The tee is a great colour!

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  5. Simple but chic. This is exactly the type of look I wore to the office. Thanks for linking

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  6. This is a great way to wear jeans and a tee to the office :) My workplace was really casual even before the pandemic, so it's not really changed much! I definitely wear a lot more casual thing to the office. it's nice to get some wear from my office pieces, but casual pieces fit in much better.

    Thanks for joining the weekday wear link up :)

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  7. Looks put together and yes offices are getting a bit more casual. We still have alot of people working from home here. Love the heel on those pretty sandals.
    thanks for linking!

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  8. I love it! It is something that I would totally wear. Those sandals look so cute and that PS bag is stunning!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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  9. Hi gorgeous!
    Just came across the blog and I'll stay as new follower 🤭
    Loved your outfit, specially those sandals! They look so cute 😍
    Have a wonderful week and a terrific Halloween! 🎃❤️

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  10. Thank you Elena. Hope you are having a great week :)

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  11. Yes I know, very overwhelming. We are living in some trying times. But on a lighter note yes casual office wear is breath of fresh air and makes life easier. Love this look, it is great for the office!

    Allie of
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  12. His article was very interesting and informative. I learned a lot from him. I'll save it to my favorite sites so I can read it again whenever I want.

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  13. Hi Anna your red toes a stunning whit you heels its spot iT out great jeans olso looks goog whit your figure legs have a Nice day sweet heart xoxoco

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