As much as I love home decor, I still have to work my 8-5 finance job Monday – Friday. I have had a few different jobs since college; one was super casual, like pajamas casual, the next was very business-y, and my current job is somewhere in between. Even in the most casual settings, I still need to have the essentials for any possible meeting or event. I wanted to share my top 9 (technically 10) work wear essentials.
1.Navy and Black Slacks – You definitely need slacks for work and these are my favorite! They can be dressed up or down with different types of blouses and shoes. I think that the essential colors are black and navy, but I also get a lot of use out of my olive green pair.
2. Long Sleeve Printed Dress – I love having a go-to dress on standby for days where I just can’t pull an outfit together. I love getting long sleeve dresses that I can wear in all seasons. This leopard print one is a new purchase and is also perfect for going out with coworkers after work!
3. Black Pumps – These are self explanatory, but you need to make sure you get a comfortable pair because you’ll likely get a lot of use out them!
4. Black Long Sleeve Blouse – This is a must for layering! I wear a solid black blouse at least once a week.
5. Nude Pumps – Also self explanatory, and also make sure these are comfortable!!
6. Neutral Blazer – I have a tweed blazer similar to this one that I wear a lot! I can wear it with my suit pants or over a black dress for interviews or formal meetings or I can dress it down with jeans and a blouse. So versatile and a great piece to invest in!
7. Computer Bag – This is the one item I use every single day. I’ve had this tote for 6 months and it was super affordable and has held up great. You don’t need an expensive work bag, but it is definitely an item worth putting money into!
8. Black Dress – I have multiple black dresses for work, and I wear them all a ton! They are easy to throw on and are always appropriate! You can add a blazer to make it more of an ensemble or add colorful jewelry to liven it up!
9. White Sleeveless Top – This is another great layering piece. I love to put these under cardigans or wear them alone with any colored pants in the summer!
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Casey says
Love all of these! I get a lot of my workwear from Old Navy – their sheath dresses are my favorite!
admin says
I def need to check out Old Navy more often! Their stuff is so affordable too, which is great!