Photography by Lydia Hudgens
SKIRT: Elizabeth and James (also here; OBSESSED with the coordinating top here; dress version here; similar skirts here & here) | BLAZER: Rag & Bone (also similar here & here) | TANK: Club Monaco | SHOES: Steve Madden (similar options here, here & here; business formal nude pump options here, here & here) | NECKLACE: c/o Gorjana | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban | BRACELET: Alex + Ani | HAIR + MAKEUP: Caravan Stylist Studio

The blazer and pencil skirt—about as classic a workwear ensemble as there is. These items are likely the meat and potatoes of your professional wardrobe, but they’re anything but ordinary when found in a refreshing summery palette. Especially for those of you who need to wear a suit everyday to a formal work environment (or those of you who are inteviewing!) there’s no reason that all of your suits have to be grey, black or navy. You can up your style game even in the most conservative of office environments without sacrificing formality or professionalism—just slap some color on that situation.
Speaking of professionalism, the only non-conservative element of this ensemble is found in the footwear department. Last week, I talked all about summer-appropriate footwear in different office environments (check out the post here if you missed it!). For me, it was appropriate to sport these ankle-strap sandals to my meetings earlier this week in New York. However, if your workplace is more formal, stick with a pair of nude pumps (I love these ones so much).
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Love the colors!!!!
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Great ensemble!!
I love this color! Beautiful skirt
Great example of how to add some color (and fun) to a formal work environment!
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Love the color. Love the dress version also, but not for the office.
This is such a cute work ready look! I love the color of the skirt and the white tank and jacket are perfect for summer!
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Great outfit! I love how you made this color look so professional.
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Very feminine and elegant outfit! You look stunning!
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Loving that color skirt on you! I’m a big fan of more traditional outfits like this.
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Love the color of that skirt!
-Meg
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Stunning! Thanks for the summer inspiration.
Perfect combination!! And I almost think the shoes could be appropriate even for the more conservative offices, because they truly compliment the other pieces!!! jodie
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I am in love with that skirt! So cute!
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Love your skirt, great look!
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This outfit is perfect! I’ll never tire of your super classic style 🙂
xx, Ashleigh
What a great skirt it looks stunning on you!
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These colors are so gorgeous together especially for summer. Love the pencil skirt with the nude heels.
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You look gorgeous. I love your skirt.
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I LOVE the color of that skirt!! So perfect for Spring or Summer. Also, perfect for the work environment. I love blogs that take into account the fact that a majority of their readers have 9-5 jobs and can’t exactly wear For Love and Lemons into the work environment!
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I really enjoy the post….Thanks for sharing…Awesome pictures.
Nice photographs that gave me some fresh feelings.
WOW!!!!!! Excellent Photography…so nice..
Wow! Lovely !!! Really beautiful…
Wow!! Excellent photography….
Fantastic color, depth, and composition. Thanks!
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