History and High Heels: Office Investments

Well, I have officially completed my first week of work! Although it consists of early mornings, desk chairs, and long hours, it is nice to finally make some money. I have had to completely rethink my wardrobe to accomodate for a working environment. Luckily, Mondays and Fridays are jean days, so that helps. I really liked my outfit that I wore Wednesday of last week (which you can see below) because of its unlikely mixture. The chartreuse cardigan that I bought on sale (!) at JCrew has quickly become a favorite of mine because of its unusual color and great fit.

{JCrew Cardigan, H&M Shirt, Banana Republic High-Waisted Skirt,
JCrew Belt, and gifted pearl bracelet}

I have had to invest in some office clothes and I thought I would pay forward some advice I have heard and found. First, it is important to buy quality clothes that look sharp, fit great, and are easily mixed and matched. I bought two pairs of basic skinny pants at Talbots in light khaki and a golden brown. These are high in quality (especially if you are careful and don't wash them too often) and fit wonderfully. Also, they were on sale!! If the pants are too long have them tailored because it is does not look good in a professional setting to have your pants dragging on the ground. This usually is an issue for me, but I bought the pants in the petites section. Second, invest in a non-iron shirt. I will say, these are brilliant. I had my black non-iron shirt (also from Talbots and on sale) tucked into my jeans on Friday and it did not crinkle at all! So much easier than the hassle of ironing every morning. Generally for the office you need to have these few key items: black pants, khaki pants, a grey skirt, a black skirt, a white shirt, a black shirt, and a great pair of comfortable heels. With these items you can mix and match with other pieces in your closet, such as a great cardigan or a printed blouse. But really invest in these items because believe me it is worth your money!