It’s Monday. Â Let’s talk about shoes.
 SKIRT: Rebecca Taylor (25% off here! also available here and here; love the matching crop top too; similar skirts here and here)  |  JACKET: Rebecca Taylor  |  TOP: Rebecca Taylor (black version here; also love the dress version in ivory here and in black here)  |  SHOES: c/o White House Black Market (more conservative option here)
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I wear sandals at office and this pair is so chic
classic skirt, love it!
new look on my blog!
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This is one of the most interesting and elegant outfits I’ve seen in a while!
I love those shoes on you! They go great with all-white!
Her Heartland Soul
http://herheartlandsoul.com
I think a problem bigger than sandals is when women wear sky high stilettos or platforms to work. Too much risk of injury. I worked for a government office in the Midwest and it was pretty much anything goes among the clerical staff. The other employees did dress more conservatively and the thong type (between the toe) sandals were pretty much non-existent.
I could see how the pair you are wearing today could be a tad over exposed (does that adjective work for shoes?). But many of the peep toe, or open toed mules could be more covered and work for the conservative offices. Back in my office, OSHA frowned on open toed shoes, but I still donned a pair here and there—a girl’s got to show off her painted tootsies once in a while, right?
This white ensemble is beautiful…interesting with the asymmetry, yet very professional! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Yes, you must know your office? What kind of work are you doing in SF now? I would be interested to know if it is still investment banking just in a less conservative city or if you changed jobs completely. I always find it’s really helpful to know what kind of work bloggers do because it helps put their outfits and their suggestions in context, if that makes sense?
Sorry, first sentence was supposed to have an exclamation point, not a question mark! Ha
Love the white outfit! I can wear sandals in the office, but usually opt for my Franco Sarto wedges, which don’t scream sandal. They’re comfy enough to walk in all day and they work with dresses and pants.
I work in a pretty relaxed office, but I would not wear those sandals.They are tall (3″?), open toed, and you’re wearing a skirt. I would pick one of the attributes, but not all three.
Also, you’re talking about sandals, and only 2 out 7 photos have the sandals pictured…
I am a college professor, so there is a lot of flexibility in wardrobe, although I don’t wear strappy sandals to work. I do wear sandals, just ones that have more coverage. I am also on my feet A LOT teaching, so could not survive 5 minutes in the shoes pictured in this post, lovely as they may be. I’d love to see more foot-friendly options that take comfort more into account for those of us in jobs that require us to be on our feet much of the day, but aren’t necessarily flats (I am short enough already, thanks). These are my current favorites, as they offer serious cushioning with a rolling toe and arch support that I can survive in all day, teaching and dashing around campus: https://dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/Styles/Sandals/Lindy/Black%20Caramel%20Full%20Grain#.VX7xwM9Viko
Thanks, Mary, for all of the fantastic options. My job is an interesting mix of casual and conservative. On regular teaching days, I can dress more casually, but on days when I am chairing a meeting, giving a presentation, or conducting interviews, I dress conservatively.
in my investment advisory firm office in the midwest, i would stick to peep toes if i were going the summer shoe route. because my shoe budget isn’t what i’d like it to be, i do the commuter sandal/flipflop/all purpose ballet flat route and switch to my heels @ my office. (and then barefoot the moment i sit down to work at my desk 😉
Those shoes are amazing! I am a true sucker for shoes 🙂
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Love this look!
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Miri
Love the skirt and the jacket!
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Miri
I love these shoes and agree, it really depends on your office!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Beneficial info. Lucky I discovered your web site by mistake, but i’m so glad I did and have bookmarked!
Ok- first of all this outfit is killer. The texture play is amazing and that fringe is sensational. Also, I would love to see some flat sandal options that are equally dressy!
Kate
kateintheclassroom.com
I love reading the comments on your blog! I could not, and would not, wear sandals on the job, but I’m an attorney who goes to court. I agree with you, that it really does depend on the professional environment. Understanding the boundaries and restrictions of professional office attire is such an issue for so many people, and when it goes wrong, it goes really wrong. You would not believe what I see on a daily basis. Yikes!!!
xx
The Fashionable ESQ
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Wow I love this look! Very chic!
Wow I love this look! Very chic!
I might be old school, but I don’t think open-toed shoes are ever appropriate in any office environment. They’re for nights and weekends — period.
The top and jacket are perfect. My wife also purchases a jacket and I found it so beautiful.
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