Top: Banana Republic // Cardigan: Simply Vera by Vera Wang // Skirt: JCrew, similar here // Belt: Banana Republic, similar here // Tights: Hue, similar here // Shoes: Banana Republic, similar here // Clutch: Judith Leiber // Earrings: Banana Republic
So I just realized that I went a little crazy with all of the Banana Republic in this post…but it all goes so well together! I promise my next post will be lighter on the BR…if not completely BR free 🙂
This past week I had an event to attend that was more of a conservative and professional crowd and needed a cocktail attire type outfit that was still “work friendly”. I decided on basic black as my main concept and then branched out with small details of gold and silver to make this outfit more party and less office.
My favorite piece in this look is this JCrew brocade skirt! The material is rich and ornate, so its a fun piece to pull out for special parties and events. To juxtapose the shimmery skirt, I wore a sheer argyle patterned tight to play up the sophisticated side of the outfit by complimenting the belted waist and pencil skirt. And I finished off the rest of the look with platform pumps and silver and gold earrings to round out all of my little details on my black canvas.
What are your office rules when it comes to fashion? Bring on the fashion….or save it for the weekend?
Jennifer
I love everything about this outfit! The shoes, the skirt, the tights, the bag. Great outfit! I’m trying to be more bold in my fashion choices for work but I’m still pretty tame.
Meg
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Thanks Meg! I wouldn’t wear this to the office personally….only to the office party 😉 My favorite way to express fashion at work is through colored/embellished cardigans and bold shoes while keeping all the rest more professional/neutral
xoxo
Jennifer
LOve your clutch
Thank youuuu! It was a very lovely Christmas gift and I’m excited to pair it with more outfits soon. BTW, just saw your Minnie post and its the most incredible outfit I’ve ever seen. That statement necklace is AMAZING!
xoxo
Jennifer
Oooh I love the contrast of the skirt and tights!
Thanks! Its a lot of fun to mix and match patterns to create a more interesting look. I need to learn some tips from you on thrifting! I just have to keep telling myself “Don’t worry about the smell…its going to the dry cleaners” LOL
xoxo
Jennifer
Your is blog awesome i´ll be back soon.
Hey hey! I checked out your blog and the way you put outfits together is amazing…are you on bloglovin’ so I can stay connected and up to date?
xoxo
Jennifer
i love that skirt 🙂
Yes, the fabric is amazing! I love these thicker fabrics that have a lot of detail and work done on them…gorgeous! Thanks for commenting…keep checking back for more awesome skirts 🙂
xoxo
Jennifer
love ur shoe tights and earring <3….visit my blog plz
Thank you! I checked out your blog and its great…you have very beautiful eyes. Let’s stay connected, theek hai? 🙂
xoxo
Jennifer