Just like workplace fashion, holiday gifts for coworkers vary widely across industries, companies, and individuals. In some offices, it's super weird to get your colleagues holiday gifts. In others, it's super weird if you don't. While I can't say where your workplace might fall on the spectrum, I can help offer up the above ideas for those of you who fall in the latter of the two categories.
It's always tough to decide what to get a boss versus a peer, so be sure to take stock of your relationship with each individual and think about what's appropriate to give them. You probably want to steer clear of accidentally spurring any kind of Love Actually-style situation by giving a gift that could be misinterpreted by either the recipient or other on-lookers. So whether it's a "please don't screw me during year-end reviews" gift for a boss, an "I wish you would stop smacking your gum and start wearing deodorant" gift for a less than likable coworker, or a "thanks for saving me from the handsy guy in accounting at last year's holiday party" gift for a great friend at work, there's something for just about everyone. If you have any good gift ideas for coworkers that I've missed, please share in the comments below!@MARYORTON ON INSTAGRAM...
I’m a big fan of the matching sets (or coordinates) we’ve seen all over the place in the past year or so. I think they’re chic and effortless and… every other clichéd thumbs up fashion adjective in the book. However, when dropping funds on these types of matching sets, I often get hung up on the “one hit wonder” factor that these duos all too often espouse. But as you can see above, if you remind yourself that the two are not, in fact, conjoined twins, you can really get great use out of them separately. Each article alone can serve as the perfect neutral base or layering piece for a completely different get-up. It goes without saying that the skirt depicted here is definitely not something that you’ll want to don at work, so I reserve wearing the duo together (or the skirt alone) for nights and weekends. The top alone, however, melds perfectly into this workwear ensemble that I was sporting yesterday during the day. Also, to make sure I don’t always think of them as a unit, I actually hang them apart from each other in my closet. The skirt in the skirt section; the top in the top section. (Did you get that? It’s very complicated…) I feel a little bit like I’m breaking up a family by doing this, but it definitely helps to get more use out of the pieces by forcing myself to see them as distinct entities. I can’t speak to how they’re dealing with the separation anxiety, but I’m pretty sure the top whispered “homewrecker” when I was putting it on yesterday.@MARYORTON ON INSTAGRAM…
I'm a sucker for menswear, especially a solid pleated trouser, and Topshop knows how to do it. These pants are actually the olive versions of the ivory ones featured in this post from August, albeit the satin tuxedo stripe is slightly wider on these. Whether you cuff them for a wide-leg culotte length in warmer months or let them loose during cooler months, they're the perfect year-round staple. I'm not surprised Nordstrom picked them up as well, since their well-curated Topshop selections always seem to appeal to me... and my wallet. Shop other favorites below and don't forget to get in on the Nordstrom 40% off sale that ends tomorrow!
The Nordstrom 40% off sale that's on right now is too good to miss, so above you can scroll through some of my favorites. Whether you're in need of a fresh pair of classic pumps, a new super-slimming sheath dress for the colder months, or some updated workout gear, you should get cracking. Personally, I'm trying to force myself to think about holiday shopping earlier this year so that I finally break the cycle of having a panic-induced aneurysm on December 22nd and then end up paying roughly eight million dollars in overnight shipping. I'd very much like to avoid the "sorry I can't pay for college―spent all of my money on super last minute shipping" conversation with my future children. There's just no need for it. The sale is on until Tuesday. Happy hunting!
