So, with the news
from the chancellor today about the ‘disappointing GDP figures’ and the fact
that we are still in a recession, I thought that I would make my blog today a
perfectly presentable-purse-friendly post. I’m going to show you five different
outfits to wear to work that will be cool enough for the summer heat, super
on-trend and best of all super cost-effective! I am going to style the same
pair of Whistles black-with-white polka dot tapered trousers with a multitude
of different items so that you’ll look like a new person every day of the week!
Plus an added bonus is that these looks will work with any pair of tapered
trousers, they don’t have to be a certain colour or pattern and seen as they
are such a big look this summer hopefully you will all have a pair that you can
start wearing immediately!
I am going to try and
style most of these looks with pieces that you will already have at home so
that you don’t have to spend ridiculous amounts of money trying to achieve
them, some pieces may be more unique and you may not have something similar but
I just want to give you ideas of how to wear tapered trousers and inspire you
to put them with things you already have but may not have thought of before. Of
course, if anything takes your fancy then by all means go and buy it…who am I
to stop a girl shopping?! And besides it may even help the economy!
First look.
Whistles
black-with-white polka dot tapered trousers, Acne open-back cream silk tunic,
Biba black suede courts. Keep things simple and classic with a plain black bag
or to make things more summery add a pop of colour with a pastel or acid-bright
clutch.
Second look.
Whistles trousers,
French Connection orange silk vest top, Biba black suede courts. The beauty of
this look is that you can wear any colour or material vest top you like,
patterned, plain, pastel…the choice is endless. You can then start matching
shoes and bags to the colour of the top that you choose and this look suddenly
turns into 1000 different office looks! By keeping the top silky and the heels high
this outfit is then a rather beautiful after-work drinks number!
Third look.
Whistles trousers, H&M
silk black vest top, Kurt Geiger burnt orange suede heels. With this look you
can wear any colour heels you have. Keep the outfit all black and add a coloured
heel, if you have a matching bag throw that into the mix too. If you don’t have
black tapered trousers then don’t fret, just match the top to the colour of
trousers that you do have and then wear a contrasting coloured shoe. If you’re
feeling a little shy and don’t fancy dressing head to toe in one colour or
pattern, then keep the black top and match with a pair of black heels. Simple!
Fourth look.
Whistles trousers,
Markus Lupfer white sinner tee, Biba black suede courts. This is a slightly
more casual office look, but the smart tapered trousers and high heels do make
it work. If you want it to be a little less casual opt for a dressier tee in a
more silky fabric, sans motif, perhaps with dressier detailing such as a bow or
cut outs. You can always put on a tailored jacket over the outfit to smarten it
up too, but remember would you want to be stuck in an uncomfortably hot office wearing
a tailored jacket? Neither would I! Consult the weatherman before you leave!
Fifth look.
Whistles trousers,
Lilith orange polka-dot silk shirt, Biba black suede courts. I have chosen a
floaty shirt this time, also with polka dots for an interesting contrast with
the trousers. You can wear a tailored or floaty shirt for this look, I chose
the loose-fitting style to keep cool on hot days but whichever you choose they
both look equally as smart. A tailored shirt will give a more masculine look (think
Paul Smith Black and Preen) whereas the floaty shirt is more pretty and
feminine (think D&G and Jil Sander). Keep it summery with bright or pastel
colours.
I hope this guide is
useful and gives some good ideas of not only how to look extraordinarily cool
in the office, but also has conjured up some beautiful new ways to vamp up your
work wardrobe without having to splash the cash! Let me know your favourites
below and please if anyone has any questions then feel free to comment!
Have a good evening
everyone! I’m going to get myself a William’s Chase G&T and curl up with
Alex on the sofa, put a film on and relax!
Love, love,
x RT @ PP x
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