I have to take a moment to give a huge thanks to so many amazing readers from all corners of the globe that have reached out with incredibly sweet sentiments, helpful thoughts and great ideas through comments and emails. I’ve been amazed by the response from professional women across all industries and geographies and thrilled that so many have expressed that this blog has been helpful in some small way.
As I’ve gotten to know more of you, I’ve done my best to offer widely varying ensembles that would “work” in a number of different workplaces. In doing so, my hope is to reach more than just those women who find themselves in an office environment identical to my own by offering a depth and breadth of office style options and inspiration that span a multitude of professional environments. I try to stay cognizant of the fact that it is impossible to offer a “one style fits all” guide when my readers range from school teachers in Florida to lawyers in Romania to technology entrepreneurs in Seattle to fashion merchandisers in Paris.
Today’s ensemble, for example, is much more trendy and fashion-forward than other outfits I’ve posted which offer a more conservative look (like this one, this one, this one or this one). If, for example, you work in a conservative government office or a law firm, today’s ensemble may not be for you. If, however, you work in a more creative fashion-forward environment, this might be right up your alley.
As I’ve written many times, it’s critical to be really thoughtful in evaluating your own office environment to determine what is appropriate for you. Unfortunately, there’s no hard and fast set of rules that can apply across all professions and locations (except of course for my Top 10 Cubicle Crimes). I personally get great inspiration from other bloggers who live in different geographical areas, lead different lifestyles, and have radically different body types from my own. To me, the point of this and any blog is simply to offer ideas and (hopefully) inspiration that may be helpful to you in facing off with your own sartorial challenges.
When an outfit post speaks to you and your work environment or lifestyle, you may look to literally replicate the garments and how they’re styled in the post. When the outfit post does not align with your professional or personal style, it may mean that you take color combinations, textures and/or silhouettes and style them in a totally unique way.
So while one day’s post may be too colorful, too boring, too trendy or too conservative for your particular office, perhaps the next day’s post will be just for you. Having the opportunity to offer office style ideas to such a huge variety of working women has made this blog all the more challenging and infinitely more rewarding for me.
So, thank you for all of the amazing ideas, support, and inspiration you’ve given me… and thanks so much for following along. It means the world.
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That concludes this week’s episode of Mary Rambles Endlessly About Stuff You Probably Don’t Care About. Stay tuned for next week’s episode.
I’m now going to go eat the obscene mountain of Chicken Pad Thai that was just delivered to my apartment…
Happy (almost) Friday everyone!
xxoo,
M
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Amen sister! Thanks for such amazing inspiration!!
I’m a grade school teacher and LOVE when you mix in stuff that’s less formal and more colorful! I took your recent green/pink combo outfit and replicated from things I had and was so excited to wear it to work! It’s a beautiful combination and my kids loved the brights!! Thanks for all the inspo!!
I am so glad I found your blog some time ago as I love your style and the mix of more formal, conservative pieces with trendy ones. Each and every outfit is perfect and you always look sophisticated and elegant.
When I started blogging this year, I never imagined I’d meet so many fantastic, gorgeous and interesting women worldwide. That’s one of the best – if not the best – part of blogging.
Keep up your great blog!
Annette | Lady of Style
-to professors in Delaware 🙂 I adore your blog and find inspiration from your outfits all the time!
Just want to say again how much I like your classy way of styling outfits, and what an inspiration you are to me.
How delightful is Thai delivery?! Yum.
So very well said and, of course, classy! Just recently found your blog through Pinterest…I think. I work as an accountant for a municipality. I have a hard time putting outfits together and your blog has already thought me some very valuable lessons. Love the diversification.