2.04.2020

I became drawn to classic preppy style in my 20's when I was in college and interning. It was a very busy time in my life where I wanted to look professional and be taken seriously, but I also wanted to be comfortable while I was commuting to campus. I was doing a lot of presentations and going on various interviews so my wardrobe needed to be functional. It consisted of mostly blazers, sweaters, ballet flats, and either black ponte pants or black jeans depending on the level of formality. Looking back, it was such a period of growth in my life, and it's where i started finding my true personal style. It was powerful in the sense that my new found style gave me confidence. It was liberating because getting dressed each morning wasn't such a chore any longer.

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?

4 comments:

  1. 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

    Marta - www.aroundcolours.com

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    1. 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 :)

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  2. love this color combo, our formula is very similar. You can't go wrong with a pop of red.

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    1. Yes, I know you love this color combination as well! It works brilliantly!

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