Office Style | May 29, 2019

21 Dresses Perfect For Work And Weekend

Occasion dressing is one of my favorite pastimes, but there can be such a thing as compartmentalizing your closet too much. As we head into warmer weather, I’m a big fan of dresses that fit in just as well at work as they do on a weekend. This opens up a ton of versatility in your closet, and lets you utilize all your favorite accessories as you dress a look up or down.

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CEFINN

Twist-Front Voile Midi Dress (affordable linen dresses HERE, HERE and HERE)

JANESSA LEONE

Suzanne Hat (similar option HERE)

MYSTIQUE

Imitation Pearl Sandals (more pearl sandals HERE, HERE and HERE)

CAROLINA HERRERA

Ella Insignia Shoulder Bag (affordable styles HERE and HERE)

LE SPECS

Rapture Cat-Eye Sunglasses

JOANNA LAURA CONSTANTINE

Tribale Gold-Plated Stone Earrings (affordable styles HERE, HERE and HERE)

For example, I wore this dress while traveling in France. Am I the only one who feels hats, though difficult to travel with, are so necessary for the overall jet set vibe?. The bold solid color and below-the-knee length would be right at home in the office. But the flowing linen fabric also made it feel really fresh and casual for travel, too. For me, it was about working in accessories that set the overall look’s tone.

Note: This is not a maternity dress, but the criss-cross front can be tied however you’d like. So I was able to wear it over the bump.

CEFINN

Twist-Front Voile Midi Dress (affordable linen dresses HERE, HERE and HERE)

JANESSA LEONE

Suzanne Hat (similar option HERE)

It really comes down to accessories, and letting them polish a look perfectly for a professional setting. Or giving you a bit more comfort and functionality for casual days. I kept things on the delicate side with this look, because the last thing I want weighing me down during long walks in the French Riviera is weighty accessories, knowwhatimean?

CAROLINA HERRERA

Ella Insignia Shoulder Bag (affordable styles HERE and HERE)

LE SPECS

Rapture Cat-Eye Sunglasses

JOANNA LAURA CONSTANTINE

Tribale Gold-Plated Stone Earrings (affordable styles HERE, HERE and HERE)

The last thing you want is a closet full of dresses you love, but only for very specific occasions. Investing in pieces that can be worked (no pun intended) into multiple scenarios, from business meetings to weekend brunch catch-ups, opens up much more room to have a little frock-focused fun. With summer hang outs and perfect travel weather coming up, last-minute plans are sure to follow. Adding a few flexible pieces to your wardrobe is smart and timely.

CEFINN

Twist-Front Voile Midi Dress (affordable linen dresses HERE, HERE and HERE)

MYSTIQUE

Imitation Pearl Sandals (more pearl sandals HERE, HERE and HERE)

LE SPECS

Rapture Cat-Eye Sunglasses

Below, a round-up of my favorite examples of work to weekend dresses that are just as effortless on Monday as they are on Saturday. Now if only we could say the same thing about ourselves…