As LA summer peaks, it gets harder and harder to dress for work! I wanted to show you guys what I would wear in 3 different work situations, from client meetings to a day in the office. I may not have a traditional job where I have to dress up in suits every day, but there are still some tips & tricks that I use to look professional and ready for business.. especially in this heat!
I love the color scheme of this outfit as it’s soft and neutral, totally up my alley. When I’m working out of the office, I like to wear no fuss pieces that are classic but with a twist. Even though I work in the creative field, I find that it’s important to adhere to some dress code guidelines.. especially if I have client meetings! If you pay attention to my look, you’ll notice all my pieces are pretty basic and versatile. My blouse is an eyelet material which perfect for this hot weather and adds a quirky vibe. I’m rocking my favorite color yet again with my blush pink trousers that are slightly cropped, and of course a stacked sandal in a cognac color to balance it all out.
I think that an all white outfit is so classic in any situation, especially when dressing for work. Throw on a subtle plaid oxfords and my favorite lightweight trench and I’m out the door. A great trench is a closet essential that’s perfect for work or play. I find that if you use the belt to cinch it in the back it looks a lot more tailored and clean than just leaving the belt hanging. When I do play with color it’s with my lips! Throw on my favorite pop of color like a red lip and you are ready to rock your work day!
This floral printed dress can be dressed up or down for meetings and for play!
Blazer: Zara (Similar option here) | Dress: Cooper & Ella | Shoes: French Connection | Bag: Urban Outfitters | Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Dessert meetings or dinner meetings call for something a bit more dressed up than your 9-5 hours. But sometimes, finding a balance between work appropriate and looking like you’re going on a date can be challenging. Find a shift dress (my favorite silhouette.. it’s so flattering!) that hits just above the knee, and throw on either a blazer or trench coat will keep you from looking like you’re going out on the town. And of course a pointed stiletto is always appropriate.
And there you have it, my 3 summer work outfits! Which one are you guys going to try?
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Photography by Karen RosalieWhat do YOU think?
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lovely pieces…I love the second look!!…the third look is my fav!!!
Beautiful looks and I love the way you presented them. So clean and chic!
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So beautiful!!! These looks are great not only for work)
Great looks for work! I love the first one sooooo much! 🙂 I am always a big fan of yours and your style is the top class!
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Love all the outfits <3 The dress is my fav!!
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I love these looks! My business formal can start to look a little drab, but I love to go a little more casual in the summer months!
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Hopefully these tips can be applicable to you also
Love all these pairings! So effortless and chic! http://www.casualedit.com
Omg! As a therapist I wear scrub suits all the time but this look, I will definitely would wanna wear this anywhere. So classy and chic.
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All three outfits are classy and chic! Love them! The Equipment eyelet blouse looks perfect on sunny, hot days and the these MK shoes are fantastic! The shoes from the 2nd outfit looks so comfy for getting around the city! The floral dress is so lovely too! Fantastic looks!
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Love your style Chriselle! Every part of outfit is stunning! Maybe second is my favourite.
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Aida
Love all the looks but I loved most the 2nd outfit.
So effortless chic.
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always chic! and there’s lots of coffee.
just friendly pointing out that the typo and font is not very easy to read..
Love these outfits! Thanks for sharing this post, Chriselle!
Wish you a great day 🙂
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Thanks for telling about latest but fancy Outfits. i have also seen the ever dresses on web because on this site have own unique dresses for young girls & women
Love these outfits so much especially the color palette <3
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Lovely Outfits! I love how elegant and chic, yet comfortable and casual every piece looks.
Love the floral print dress, so office appropriate.
Liv
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The client meeting and the showroom looks are great! The shoes for both looks are really cute!
-M
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I just bought a beige lightweight trench too! Can’t wait to style it like you did <3 Happy Wednesday Chriselle!
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Love all the looks! 1st one is my fav xxx so chic!
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Love all of these options!
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Melissa
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I’ll be trying the last look! What a twist on having dessert meetings! I think I’ll set up a meeting like this just to rock this type of outfit. Thanks, Chriselle!
All so beautiful! 1 is my favorite!
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Oh my goodness, I adore this post. The details, the three different time frames of a work day, and the photography. Amazeballs! Well done. 🙂
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I really love all 3 outfits! They look professional, yet fun and creative. My favorite has to be the first one, these pants fit you so well!
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Lovely outfits. My favourite is the first one – I love wearing light colors in the summer
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The 1st and 2nd looks are just everything! I love them.
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I love these outfits! I really like you incorporated pants in them ^_^
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Nice outfits ! Would wear all three of them 🙂
Great inspiration! All outfits are so elegant and chic, almost makes me want to go work at an office haha!
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I definitely agree, as summer comes closer, its so much harder to dress for work! I must say, those french connection shoes look like a must have for every wardrobe this summer!
I love the first one!
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you styled all these perfectly!
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Love the oxfords! You look great in all the outfits.
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You look so stunning <3
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Love your trench:P
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yup, totallly what I would wear!
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Love those Klub Nico shoes!
Kate
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All three outfits are absolutely fantastic, so elegant and styled to perfection! Third one is my favourite one and I could easily see myself wear it to work.
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We love how you broke your day down for us! Loving those pink trousers and the black and white dress. Such great professional looks!
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