Okay, this isn't a frock feature. I'm sorry! The title up there is totally false advertising. But when
{av} suggested we link up with the classic pairing of black and white, I knew immediately what I wanted to blog about today. We've done a few style posts about workplace fashion -
here most recently and
here back in the spring - and if you follow me on
Instagram you've gotten to know my office outfits (and my office bathroom, awkwardly) really well. But the one thing we haven't talked about in terms of workplace style is casual Fridays. Let's fix that, shall we?
The outfit on the left is what I wore for my first Friday in the office; if we don't have big meetings, the dress code is flexible. I still want to feel pulled together, though, and will sometimes need to choose an ensemble that will go take me straight out after work. I'm loving the black and white combo for this! The shoes can be switched up - boots or flats for day, depending on the weather, and then I can throw a pair of heels in my bag to change into for the evening - and I'm loyal to my
Old Navy Diva skinnies, but what tops should I make sure to have ready for Friday mornings?
Obviously many of the the pretty shirts above are way out of my price range, but I really am on the hunt! Any suggestions, dear readers? Let me know what your favorites are and where I can find them!
Have anyone ever told you that you look like a Spaniard? ¡Pareces española! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend! ¡Feliz Fin de semana!
María
oh my goodness NO but I take that as a huge compliment! have a great weekend, Maria :)
ReplyDeleteI love your style! And omg and top #1, I need to go buy that right this instant!
ReplyDeleteThis is probably going to be too big for you, but I have this shirt and love it! http://www.landsend.com/pp/womens-plus-size-stretch-faux-wrap-shirt~243029_-1.html
ReplyDelete(The 0X size is like a differently proportioned 14.) It's comfy and crisp and totally classy. Love the black and white combo on you!
haha my mother will be thrilled when I tell her you suggested this. she LOVES Nordstrom Rack!
ReplyDeleteright? love the bow :)
ReplyDeleteoh I like that idea - as Oscar Wilde said, " you can never be overdressed or overeducated!"
ReplyDeleteoh I REALLY like that! I have to be careful with empire waist tops though because they can make me look pregnant - even the one I'm wearing today (http://instagram.com/p/U6NR3XQs8K/) makes me want to walk around with a sushi roll in one hand and a glass of alcohol in the other so people don't think I am! haha
ReplyDeleteLove 1 and 2 so much!! All are adorable for casual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteI love the two dresses in the middle photos!! So cute.
ReplyDeleteAs for the tops, I really like 1 & 5.
I also saw this at Target last night (I can only find petite and plus on their website though!), and think it's adorable (though, the photo makes it look drab): http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-petites-long-sleeve-blouse-cream-gold/-/A-14201293#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=mossimo+cream+gold
top numbers 1, 2, & 6 are really catching my eye! i think those would be so fun to wear for casual friday. i love the soft cream color they all seem to share.
ReplyDeletefurthermore, i love when you post your outfits :)
Love that Paris sweater - super cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday
Shia
World According to Shia
Oooh I want that Paris sweater! Or is cheesy to wear a Paris sweater when you're living in Paris? Actually - I better get one that says New York. They're crazy about NYC here. LOL!
ReplyDeleteIn general, I'm a big fan of white silk shirts with embellishments; they pair up really well with black pants for casual Fridays! :)
x Milsters
(http://www.littlepiecesoflight.com/)
I found a men's Christian Dior button down white shirt at a thrift store on H St last year. It's 2 sizes too big, but if I roll up the sleeves and wear a wide belt at my waist, I LOVE it! And it was only $5. So maybe try the men's section? ;-)
ReplyDeletethey look so silky! thanks :)
ReplyDeletewhat a coincidence... I have a trip to Target on the books for tomorrow! great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteooh I think #1 is the clear winner here :) thanks, friend!
ReplyDeleteI love 1, 2 & 5! I think 6 would be great paired with jeans for the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI like 1, 2, and 4. I'm just not a fan of peplum (probably because I've got a butt but no boobs to balance it out). And 3 is a bit too uniform-y to me. 1 is niiiiice, though. It's growing on me the more I look at it.
ReplyDeleteI know - 6 is comfy AND chic!
ReplyDeleteyou know, I've only tried on one peplum that ever worked on my body. I think it has to do with where on the waist/hips it starts and how poufy-out it goes? but yes to number one!
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