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floral midi skirt for work
Creative Office Style   |  April 4, 2016

Floral Midi Skirt and Lace-up Blouse

High style, low price point. Huge wins all around.

floral midi skirt for work

 

Leave it to the style mavens at Who What Wear to come out swinging with killer workwear (which, obvi, is le jam du moi) at a bonkers price point.  You may remember this olive knit dress, this off-the-shoulder beauty on the beach, or this eyelet shirt dress—all additional pieces from their eponymous clothing line at Target.  Obsessed much?  Guilty.

 

I’m sorry, but when you can get this level of style for basically the price of like half a sock at most retailers, it’s hard not to go hog-wild.

 

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Mmmk let’s talk about this perfect blouse for a sec.  You could have probably guessed from my recent post on the lace-up trend that this blouse would be right up my alley.  You were right.  I’m amazed at its quality (again, at this price point, HOW?!), its extreme wrinkle resistance, and the fact that it’s a very opaque white.  If you’re wearing it to the office, I’d still recommend throwing on a camisole (white or nude) underneath.  I’m not wearing one in the photos today (my bad!) because when I originally put the blouse on, the laces were tight enough at the base of the neckline opening, so the bottom half was completely closed up.  However, as you move throughout the day, the laces naturally loosen a little as you can see in today’s photos, so best to have a little extra coverage there in the front at work.  (Duh, Mary.)  It’s not at all scandalous if you’re going to dinner or drinks in this blouse, but in front of your boss, best to avoid the awk-fest. ; )

 

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The print and silhouette of this floral pencil skirt is so flipping good.  I love love love midi-length pencil skirts, and its especially fun to mix up your pencil skirt game during the summer months with a colorful floral like this beauty.  If you live and work in the summer sweat factory that is NYC (or anywhere in the east or midwest, really) and have to wear more conservative workwear (i.e. muchos pencil skirts), this sucker will be your best friend.  Before moving to San Francisco, I spent far too many subway rides in wool pencil skirts that made me contemplate my own mortality.  This one has such a beautiful shape (the fit is perfect), and the fabric is so incredibly lightweight I couldn’t really believe I was wearing a pencil skirt.

 

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All-together, this get-up epitomizes what Memorandum is all about—the idea that you don’t have to sacrifice style at the office.  I’m so stoked that the Who What Wear collection is a a new permanent collection at Target, and that new product will be dropping every month!  Huge win especially for those of you new to the working world looking for chic workwear options at an affordable price point.

 

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SKIRT: c/o Who What Wear (also love this dress and this dress in the same print) |  BLOUSE: c/o Who What Wear  |  SHOES: SJP Collection (also HERE and HERE)  |  BAG: M2Malletier  |  EARRINGS: Juliet & Company  |  LIPS: Nars (Bansar)

 

 

Happy Monday!

 

This post was produced in collaboration with Who What Wear.

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22 thoughts on “Floral Midi Skirt and Lace-up Blouse”

  1. Jessica Rose
    April 4, 2016 at 3:57 AM

    That skirt is gorgeous! Really pretty colour and flattering length as well.

    http://vodkaandarose.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. pia
    April 4, 2016 at 5:30 AM

    wow gorgeous look, love the top and the skirt is so cute!
    lunjasky.wordpress.com
    Lunjasky bloglovin

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  3. Kathy
    April 4, 2016 at 5:40 AM

    Love that blouse. Looks very versatile and I love the sleeves. I’d be very comfortable wearing it with jeans or dress pants also.

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  4. Natali
    April 4, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    Simply styled to perfection, so elegant, feminine and absolutely gorgeous!

    http://www.lartoffashion.com

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  5. Jessica
    April 4, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Absolutely love this outfit! And you’re right, I think it would be spot on for a hot summer work day in NYC.

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  6. Mary Katharine
    April 4, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    Gooooooood morning! Would you ever consider doing some up-do hair tutorials? I feel as if I have mastered the “hair down” styles in life whether it be straight, wavy, curly, etc. However, when I attempt an updo (other than the sock bun – somehow by God’s good graces I’ve nailed that one down), it ends up looking like I had no time to get ready and threw my hair into a messy bun. Your hairstyle in these photos looks so polished and professional while also looking soft and I’d love to learn how to execute without looking like I may or may not have come straight from bed.
    Thank you
    MK

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    1. Kitty
      April 5, 2016 at 2:09 AM

      I second this!

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      1. Ariwc
        April 5, 2016 at 8:24 PM

        Agreed!

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  7. Monika
    April 4, 2016 at 6:53 AM

    That skirt really pops and makes the whole outfit so fun!
    Love,
    http://www.thestyleventure.com

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  8. Vanessa @ Living in Steil
    April 4, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    I need this outfit in my life! I love that blouse, and the floral pencil skirt is so chic. This is definitely a winning combination!

    http://www.livinginsteil.com

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  9. Thuy
    April 4, 2016 at 8:02 AM

    I’m not much of a floral person but I like this outfit on you 🙂 Probably has to do with the additions of neutrals around the skirt. So sleek and sophisticated. Feminine too!

    http://www.dressupchowdown.com

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  10. Maggie
    April 4, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    This is so gorgeous!! Can I have your shoes?? haha 🙂

    http://www.maggiealamode.com

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  11. Meagan
    April 4, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    Love that skirt!
    -Meg
    http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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  12. Marina
    April 4, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    These shoes and a bag are amazing! Perfect addition to any outfit.

    http://www.marinasummers.com

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  13. Liz - Shopping My Closet
    April 4, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Pretty skirt!

    Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com

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  14. Petite Paulina
    April 4, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    Lovely outfit. Nice, pretty and feminine.

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  15. jennifer
    April 5, 2016 at 11:40 PM

    WOW!GORGEOUS LOOK….. i love your outfits midi skirt omg i love your midi skirt and also
    you choose colour option i also prefer LACE-UP BLOUSE… i love your beg and shoes
    strawberry look!

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  16. Minau
    April 6, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    Very nice skirt!

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  17. Olga
    April 12, 2016 at 12:48 PM

    Mary,

    I stumbled across your page and am officially obsessed!
    I love every single outfit and would wear everything exactly the way you styled it. Kind of makes me miss working at an office just to wear more outfits like these.
    Also, in love with your Carrie heels, so much that I just ordered them myself!
    Keep it up, lovely!

    xo.
    Olga
    http://www.ExploreYourBliss.com

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  18. Anarkali Maqsood
    October 11, 2016 at 9:02 PM

    Agreed to your point of perfect and proper dressing without sacrificing own style for working women. You look Outstanding (XOXO) in pair of white shirt type blouse and pink floral print pencil skirt.

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  19. makiya mubassir
    October 31, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Pink skirt paired with white shirt type blouse is looking amazing..perfect choice.keep it up..

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  20. m godil
    November 1, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    Flower printed skirt is really amazing. That combined with plain white top is a home run.

    Reply

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