That's why it's really important to decide the pieces that make it into your work wardrobe. It gives you a boost to wear a smart top that you reserve for critical meetings and similarly having a good stock of 'civvies' helps you to feel more off duty on your days off.
I'm not saying go out and buy a whole load of new clothes but think of the key pieces you have at the moment that you can build a functional, smart and expressive capsule that you can interchange to suit your day.
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| Interview jacket making an appearance to toughen up a feminine floaty dress |
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| I wear this with opaque tights, heeled loafers and a caramel de-constructed blazer |
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| Smart slippers, working in live events can be almost impossible in heels! |
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| A range of scarves, tied in many different ways update your more plain staples |
I pad my work selection with:
- three pairs of trousers:- 1 pair of smart black skinnies and 2 pairs of linen trousers, 1 black and 1 a putty/mushroom colour
- a couple of long sleeved neutral tops and some short sleeved tops and two shirts, 1 plain and 1 patterned
- 2 pairs of flats and 1 pair of heels (and a pair of wellies- I work at a festival)
- A selection of quirky, cute costume jewellery to make me smile!
I'd really like to add some cardigans and a breton top to my work stuff but can't find any that I like. On the look out though especially loving monki at the moment and think I will probably get some pieces from there.
