With all this in mind, I decided I would have some fun on Polyvore today and come up with some more professional looks. What do you think?
Monday, July 8, 2013
"Big Girl" Work Outfits
As you may have seen in my post yesterday, I have gotten a real life job and will be moving to Boston within the next few weeks. Preparing for the job and the move has been super exciting, but also expensive. I don't have a lot of the furniture I need, nor do I have many professional "big girl" clothes. I have been going to thrift stores and whatnot looking for clothes and have been having some success, but I definitely don't have a wardrobe ready for work. Creating more grown up looks has definitely been a challenge for me - whenever I try on a blazer, I feel like I look like a little girl playing dress up in mommy's closet.
With all this in mind, I decided I would have some fun on Polyvore today and come up with some more professional looks. What do you think?
Coast top, $52 / Dot skirt, $130 / Oasis snake skin flat, $27 / Dorothy Perkins peach ring / Dorothy Perkins yellow gold necklace
Ted Baker sheer blouse, $105 / Monsoon dress pants / Wingtip shoes, $30 / Satchel handbag, $30 / Leaves ring / Wayfarer sunglasses / Witchery lip gloss, $16 / Urban Star Indian Lilac Solid Plug 2 Pack | Hot Topic
Splendid tanktop dress / Object Collectors Item pullover sweater, $64 / Lace up shoes / J.Crew collar necklace / BCBGMAXAZRIA leather belt
Silvian Heach , $63 / Wallis cotton cardigan / Witchery pointy toe shoes, $120 / Black satchel / Materia Prima black cat jewelry / Blue Nile gold collar necklace / Menu Design Menu - New Norm Water Bottle, $45
With all this in mind, I decided I would have some fun on Polyvore today and come up with some more professional looks. What do you think?
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If you're going to be in Boston, check out The Garment District. It's a thrift/costume shop and although the prices aren't as low as places like Goodwill, you can definitely find some quality pieces for a good deal that would probably be good for work :)
ReplyDeleteI love your combinations! I can't decide which is my favourite one! :)
ReplyDeleteGemma
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Awesome picks! I love the brown shoes and trousers, and also your blue & black collection! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all such cute outfits! Great idea!
ReplyDeletexo, Delightful Sunflower
Love the outfits. I especially like the floral top and the cream dress and red sweater combo. Congrats on getting a job and moving! That'll be an exciting adventure. I totally understand about moving and it being expensive. I'm apartment hunting with a friend right now and we don't own any furniture like a dinner table or couches and we don't own any kitchen supplies!!!
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Such pretty outfits--almost makes me wish I had a job to get dressed up for! My work is rather unglamorous, so unfortunately I can't document what I wear, haha.
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Love your post! So interesting!
ReplyDeleteLetters from The Vintage Club
Gorgeous looks!
ReplyDeleteEspecially loving the third one!
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I recall when I got my job move out of state and my first apartment was so so empty just a full size bed. I was exited and nervous but before you know your apt will look like a home and every thing else fall in place. Great outfit s.
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Hooray - good luck with the move! I'll be moving to Brookline in September and I know how much of a nightmare the whole apartment hunting process is. And after temping in an office for a month, I discovered I didn't have many grown up clothes, either...what a terrible realization to go though! These are so cute and polished, I will be taking notes.
ReplyDeleteVery cool & thanks for the feedback - I'm actually in Allston, so let me know if you ever want to meet up when you move! x
DeleteOk... I'm kinda loving every single one of these outfits! The best part about getting my first job was re-doing my wardrobe!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
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Great combinations!
ReplyDeleteI love all the Outfits!!!
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Love the green skirt!
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Haha I was wearing 'big girl clothes' today as well, for an interview. I still feel more comfortable in my 'play clothes' (read: outfits that I can climb trees with).
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Marielle
I absolutely love all of these but I think my two favorites have to be the last two, they are gorgeous! <3 Good luck on your new job lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea | RosyChicc ❤
WOW these colours are super complementary!
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Thanks for coming by my blog Melissa! You have some adorable picks here- I was gonna add my top staples for when I've dressed business casual for work: a black pencil skirt and "businessy" dress! Those can literally be dressed up a million ways, especially with cute extras like the ones you've picked out!
ReplyDeleteperfectly priya
Congrats on your job in Boston! I would love to visit Boston someday. The outfits you put together are adorable! New follower :)
ReplyDeleteSummer x
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Gorgeous outfits and well put together. The green polka dot skirt is simply devine.
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