Style Challenge: What To Wear To Work? Pt 3

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Caitlyn’s Thoughts.

Hi Ry!

I love that you want to remain feminine, funky and comfortable while still being appropriate for your field of work.

Getting a little lost in Polyvore tonight I seem to have been fixated on a pant/top combination without straying into skirts and dresses. I think this is because I’m fixed on the construction site point you made in your request.

I’m just thinking what is going to be practical if you need to step over or duck under something :)!

 Style Help by icebubbletea featuring camisole tops

 
Very basic combination of classic styled jeans, simple yet girly cami and a blazer. Now this blazer in the picture could perhaps be a little shorter, it’s better if the bottom of the jacket stops further up your body to draw the eye to the smaller part of your waist.

Style Challenge: What To Wear To Work? Pt 2

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Bec’s Thoughts

So I have assembled a few Wardrobe basics that I think might help. I then created 5 looks for you to consider. I have tried to follow my own tips to create wearable and comfortable outfits that can go from work to work site without too much hassle. You probably already have some of these items or something like them so mix and match existing and new items to get looks you are comfortable with.

 I have also tried to stick to clothes and accessories that are currently for sale so that if you do like a particular look you can go out and pick it up. Most of the clothes should be available in stores around Australia or online through retailers who I personally can say have never done me wrong (Especially ASOS who usually offer free shipping and have very accommodating staff). Most of these outfits come in under $150 but if you happen to have components of the look in your wardrobe they will be even more cost effective.

Keep it simple on the bottom, find a few great skirts and comfortable pants (I find bootleg or wide leg to be the most wearable) in neutral tones or basic black and rotate them throughout the seasons. Use them as the basis for great looking outfits where other items are making a statement or expressing your personality.

Style Challenge: What To Wear To Work? Pt 1

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Yes another Style Challenge has been presented to us and once again I’m going to split the posts up because I don’t want to overload our readers.

Our good friend Ry wrote to us asking for a bit of help with outfits to wear to work:

Hi girls!

My challenge to you is to design a few different outfits I could wear to work. As a journalist it’s very hard to find outfits that walk the fine line between professional and casual. As I balance my time between covering council issues and sport, I need to look professional but also be comfortable. Added to that is an inherent dislike of heels at work (I mean honestly, who can wear heels on a construction site?) and a need to have closed-in shoes for many of my jobs. So I’m looking for a professional, yet funky, range of outfits for work. My budget would be under $150 per outfit.

My size is about 18/20 for most clothes and about a seven and a half in shoes.

Hope you can help!

Ry.

Amy’s Thoughts

Hi Ry,

Thanks so much for writing into us. One thing we pride ourselves on here is that we can help the every-day woman look smart and feel sexy while being comfortable and practical!

I understand your pain of having to wear enclosed shoes that are appropriate as I too work in an industry that requires safe foot wear. I don’t like spending too much $$$ on footwear for work and find that hunting a decent deal at Target or Kmart is the way to go. Kmart have some great ballet flats that are sweet and cheap (not great on quality but if you have 7 pairs at $12 a pop, it certainly expands your choices) and Target has some great quality and inexpensive shoes too. I recently spent $40 on a pair of boots that I just adore. I can’t stop wearing them.

The first things I recommend you do to have a comfy yet professional wardrobe is buy a blazer. If you chuck a blazer over anything it suddenly looks corporate! ‘City Chic’ has some superb options and as someone who has met you and seen you body shape I highly recommend a blazer with a draped front. Here is an example for the bitching price of $79.95

Not only will this jacket flatter your figure, it is lightweight making it super practical for those of us who move around a lot. :)! If you want to spice it up a little brooches have made a big come back and you can usually find some cheap but chic versions at Diva or Lovisa.