Rockin' the Work Wear

Shopping for work clothes can be boring and overwhelming... especially when you're young and stylin'!  And it's even more overwhelming when you are on a budget. 

NEVER FEAR, MY FASHION FRIENDS!  I AM HERE!

Throw away your mama's pantsuit like you're fierce as Storm!  Rip off that ill fitting Sears jacket like you're The Hulk!  Make that 90s knit sweater into your kid's next Spider-man costume!  And let's start rockin that work wardrobe like you're the next CORPORATE AMERICA!

Here's my list of tips for making work an everyday runway show:

1. First and Foremost: Invest in staples such as nice pants, jackets, skirts, and dresses, as you will be wearing them over and over again.  Drop 1/2 your budget on these items!

2. Only buy great fitting jackets and sweaters that you know you will wear often, as they are versatile and neutral in color.

3. Consider your personal style.  If you only like pants then only buy pants.  Don't waste your money on skirts that you will never wear.  But "mix those pants up".  Buy a few different styles in black and other neutral colors such as tan, brown, and gray.  If you love both skirts and pants, again mix it up.  Just try not to buy 10 of the same style pants and skirts, just in different colors.  You will bore yourself and your friendly fashion superheroes to death.

4. Buy more tops and accessories, and less "bottoms and jackets".  Tops and accessories tend to be cheaper and more fun!  So this is where the boredom comes to a screeching halt;)  Pick out tops that are stylish or trendy AND COVER YOUR CLEAVAGE.  (You can also utilize camisoles if needed.)

5. Think about buying tops you can wear to work AND with jeans on weekends.

6.  Have some beautiful, classy jewelry pieces,  but don't be afraid to buy the fun, cheap jewelry to "fun it up"!  Few people notice or care the value and different jewelry can completely change the exact same top and bottom you wore last week!

 7.  Consider your work environment.  If you are surrounded by conservative types, it is probably a good idea to err on the conservative side yourself.  This does not mean you have to look drab though.  Spice up your outfits with trendy jewelry and fabulous shoes!

8. MOST OF ALL, love what you are wearing and be true to you!

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