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The Golden Girl

Chicago Fashion and Lifestyle Blog

January 29, 2014

Workwear, Revisited

The term business casual has long been synonymous with words such as “snooze fest” “mind numbing” and “creativity killer”. However, contrary to popular belief, business casual can in fact be fun if you take a step back and see it for what it really is: a challenge. 

We all have a business casual dress or pencil skirt that we think is pretty cute as far as “client meeting” standards go. But office wear seems so one dimensional. Here’s the trick: layering

Start with your basic dress, but maybe wear a collared shirt underneath. Add a sweater. If it’s too bulky, tie one end in a knot and tuck it under (like I’ve done here.) Or swap the sweater for a blouse with a thin belt. You can try adding tights, boots, or even some cute knee socks. For a more casual look, add a hat. Top it with some statement jewelry (like mine below from Shamelessly Sparkly) and your work week just got a whole lot brighter!

Dress (worn as a skirt): Angelique's Boutique in Wicker Park, Shoes: Zara (sold out, similar below), Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old), Black collared shirt: H&M (old), Necklace: c/o Shamelessly Sparkly, Bracelets: JCrew & c/o Shamelessly Sparkly, Hat: American Apparel 

Dress (worn as a skirt): Angelique’s Boutique in Wicker Park, Shoes: Zara (sold out, similar below), Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old), Black collared shirt: H&M (old), Necklace: c/o Shamelessly Sparkly, Bracelets: JCrew & c/o Shamelessly Sparkly, Hat: American Apparel 




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  1. Ali Bronska says

    January 29, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This is the CUTEST! Love this look!

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    • jess keys says

      January 30, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks lady!!

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  2. Tiffany @ Triple Creme Decadence says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    This is so cute! It’s casual yet sophisticated. I’m so glad I discovered your blog; you have such great style!

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    • jess keys says

      January 30, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Tiffany!

      Reply
  3. Tweedie says

    January 31, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Love it!

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