Burberry from Nordstrom
Revolve
Shopbop
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Bridal Shower Dress
Photography by Lydia Hudgens
DRESS: Rebecca Taylor (also here) | PUMPS: Steve Madden (similar here) | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban | HAIR/MAKEUP: Valerie at Caravan Stylist Studio
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Another look from my bridal shower in NYC, this dress might (dare I say…) be one of my all-time favorites. It’s a little sheer, so even though it’s a work-appropriate silhouette, it would be tough to make this fly in a professional environment. However, with a more opaque slip underneath, you might be able to get away with it in a super creative environment. Workwear aside, it’s a dress I plan on wearing for other wedding-related events and on into the future. With the delicate embroidered lace, long sleeves, and midi-length skirt, it’s one of those rare pieces that can beautifully adapt to both formal and informal situations, allowing it to really go the extra mile. Brava, Rebecca Taylor. You got me again.
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Olive Set
Photography by Lydia HudgensTOP: Theory (also here – FYI: the collar is detachable!) | PANTS: Theory (also here) | PUMPS: similar here, here & here | BRACELET: Alex and Ani | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban | HAIR/MAKEUP: Valerie at Caravan Stylist Studio
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I’m always a sucker for a matching set, and this one is no exception. Fun fact: the white collar is actually detachable, which opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. I wore the coordinates as-is last week in NYC, but the collar can be easily removed and added to anything with a crewneck—like a sheath dress, a sweater or your pajamas. Anything.
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Melon
Photography by Lydia HudgensSKIRT: 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).
Happy Friday!
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White Lace Tunic Dress
Photography by Melanie RiccardiDRESS: c/o Ann Taylor | SANDALS: c/o Ann Taylor | BRACELET: c/o Ann Taylor | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban | MAKEUP + HAIR: c/o Liz Fanlo
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I just returned last night from a week in NYC where over the weekend, my best friends threw an amazing bridal shower/mini bachelorette party for me. It was a good excuse to sport some of my favorite white pieces, including this beautiful (and super comfy!) embroidered lace tunic dress. Unsurprisingly, it’s almost sold out at Ann Taylor, but I’ve spotted several super similar options which are included in the widget below…
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Railroad
Photography by Melanie Riccardi
PANTS: c/o Ann Taylor | SHIRT: c/o Ann Taylor (previously styled here) | SHOES: c/o Ann Taylor | BRACELET: c/o Ann Taylor | SUNGLASSES: Ray-Ban | HAIR + MAKEUP: c/o Liz Fanlo
It is impossible to put into words how obscenely comfortable these pants are. Whatever alchemy of cotton and spandex came together to form this perfect pair of stripey deliciousness, I’d like more of it. I’m wearing the “modern fit” above, but the pants also come in a “curvy fit,” and both fits are sold in petite, regular and tall. It’s the democratization of railroad stripe denim. Between that and the sale price, you basically have no excuse to not buy them, wear them, and never take them off. This is fate. Now we all just need to have casual enough workplaces to accommodate the wearing of said stripey deliciousness on a daily basis. If you’re reading this from the depths of your pant-suit-laden Monday morning despair, remember, Saturday is just five days away. Hang in there. P.S. I’m excited to be teaming up with Style Me Pretty as one of their Blogger Brides. To read all about our engagement story, check out the new post here!
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