HELP: best “back to corporate” clothes shopping??? My work clothes now range from home office yoga pants to presentation suits ad I need something in-between.
The request above is a very common dillema. A woman leaves Corporate America to be at home with the kidos, when she goes back she realizes that her old corporate self/image…is well…not herself. Here are a couple of looks I’d recommend that gives the, “I’m back for business, baby!” look while giving the comfort and ease that your stay-at-home favorites provided:
P.S. This particular woman is returning to work in the summer.
The Dress:
The navy says “business” while the stretch material secretly says, “ahhhhh.”
V Neck Stretch Sheath, Banana Republic, $130
The Skirt: A pencil skirt with a few modern details shows that you’re still the executive pro…but better!
Orgami Skirt by Worthington, JC Penny, $27.00
Top: Just because you’re going back to Corporate America doesn’t mean that you need to go back to your same ol’ button-ups. Instead, get something pretty with a smart neckline that will look great under a jacket come fall.
Daring Dart Top, Anthropologie, $88.00
The Pant: This navy trouser is just right: flat front, no pockets and just enough detail with the buttons.
American Living Pant, JC Penny, $41.99
- Whip – Smart Blazer, Anthropologie, $98.00
The Accessories: Don’t ruin all of the effort you’ve put into your getting-back-to-business looks by walking in your first day with an old work bag and shoes. It would be like presenting a killer presentation without the data to back it up…they’re that important.
Moselle Handbag, Aldo Shoes, $45.00
Savaria Pump, Aldo Shoes, $70.00
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