Today, I still reach for many of the same classic preppy pieces. I know I can count on them to look instantly polished with little to no effort. In fact, I've never felt the need to drastically tailor my style between work and play. I've been lucky to work in places that allowed for a more casual dress code, so no need to change much!
Wearing // Similar sweater here & here, Black jeans, Similar cap toe heels here, here & here, Exact bag in different classic colors
Most of the items here are fairly old and no longer available, but that's another bonus of wearing such timeless basics - there are so many similar pieces out there! You can't go wrong with a smart cable knit sweater in a classic shade, and I think most women have a pair of black jeans or pants in their existing wardrobe. This would be appropriate in a lot of work places, but if yours is more formal then you can switch out the jeans for ponte pants like these, or perhaps a pair of gorgeous wide-leg trousers. My favorite part of this look however are the cap toe slingbacks. They are so chic! Reminiscent of Chanel, they tie the outfit together quite nicely. If I still worked in an office, I'd wear some combination of this outfit daily. Since I don't, I'll still pull it out as often as I want!
What's your formula for instant polish, or what pieces do you like wearing to work/school?
I'm in my early twenties so I totally get the need to be taken seriously and I've been working on my style for a while now and it's evolving to a more preppy classy look and I actually really like it. I still wear jeans and sporty sweaters once in a while though. I love cable knit sweaters, that one is super cute, I don't think that colour would look too good on me though haha
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That's great Marta! It's fun to experiment, especially in your 20's, so don't worry too much about sticking to one particular style! It honestly took me awhile to figure out exactly what I like to wear and what looks most flattering on my body type. But once I figured it out, getting dressed was so much more enjoyable! I do think pieces like this are for everyone though, because black pants are just so versatile. And a good cable knit sweater in a color you like would be a great addition to your closet :)
Deletelove this color combo, our formula is very similar. You can't go wrong with a pop of red.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know you love this color combination as well! It works brilliantly!
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