YAY!! WE GOT A NEW DRESS CODE POLICY AT WORK!!
Puhahahaha, I know my thought process is difficult to understand (except by Lyn)-
But I HEART structure!! LOL
Organized lists, detailed to-do projects, powerpoint presentations & illustrated reports ROCK!
I am a CAPRICORN in the truest sense!
And NOW we get more strict on our Business Casual policy. =)
No, we aren’t strictly Business Attire YET, and though I love that idea I couldn’t afford a closet full of suits right now.
But since our dress code policy had never previously been established (small company), many employees (I’m guilty too!) began to take advantage and dress more comfortable than norm for an office. We interact with clients over the phone, so it was more lenient.
Now we are expanding from a smaller company, to a more formal business environment, with potential and perpetual clients in and out on a daily.
This gives me the opportunity to clean house if you will, and of course… GO SHOPPING!! =)
It reminded me that long ago I created a “work wardrobe essentials” list for myself & girlfriends. I searched my old emails and found it!!
Haha, kinda funny that even 3-4 years later- all of these items are still wearable.
Tonight I'm going to revise and update some things then post a new version tomorrow.
Hope this helps out my corporate ladies!! Have a great Monday!
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So most of you who know me pretty well know that I'm walking a fine line between genius and insanity...
(LOL- but it's true)
But you also know that I am an obsessive/compulsive list maker who has lists for her lists. (And I'm PROUD of it too!)
Anyways, I did one of my CRAZY lists last night after a convo with Lyn and this list actually doesn't seem that crazy!
Thought I would share…
The conversation was about how working in the office world you have to look professional and exude a certain polished air to gain the respect you deserve (especially YOUNG FEMALE MINORITIES who are attractive).
But often times your budget- when allotting for rent [now- mortgage!], a car note, credit cards, KIDS (God bless you)- isn't very compatible with the look you need to put together.
So I took 15 basic work wardrobe essentials and switched around combinations to make an ENTIRE MONTH'S work wardrobe NEVER wearing the exact same thing!
The items that don't have a color listed can be adjusted to your style, and this would work with whatever budget.
YOU determine whether your white shirt is from Target or Nanette Lepore, but either way you'll be totally outfitted for your CAREER!! =)
And now that you have the wardrobe figured out, you can spend more time ACTUALLY working (or surfing myspace- haha)! <<<<------ [note, I guess this should be changed to facebook now!!! lol]
Wardrobe Essentials:
1. Crisp white shirt
2. Black Pencil Skirt
3. Black Blazer Jacket
4. Black Dress Pants
5. Black Leggings
6. Black Pumps/Stilettos
7. Long Tunic Sweater
8. Black Boots
9. Gray Cardigan
10. Dress- Black/White Pattern
11. Jeans- Dark/ Skinny Fit
12. Mock Turtleneck
13. Ruffled Blouse
14. Wide leg pants
15. Dark Jeans- Bootcut or Trouser Style
Work Week Combinations:
Week 1
Monday: 5-7-8 black leggings, long tunic sweater, black boots
Tuesday: 1-2-6 white shirt, pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 4-9-8 dress pants, gray cardigan, black boots
Thursday: 3-10-8 blazer, dress, black boots
Friday: 11-13-8 skinny jeans, ruffle blouse, black boots
Week 2
Monday: 3-1-4-6 blk blazer, whte shirt, dress pants, black pumps
Tuesday: 9-2-6 gray cardigan, black pencil skirt, black pumps
Wednesday: 5-10-6 dress, leggings, stilettos
Thursday: 13-14-8 ruffled blouse, wide leg pants, black boots
Friday: 15-6-12 bootcut or trouser jeans, black pumps, t-neck
Week 3
Monday: 7-14-6 tunic sweater, wide leg pants, pumps
Tuesday: 3-10-6 blazer, dress, pumps
Wednesday: 12-2-8 t-neck, pencil skirt, black boots
Thursday: 9-4-6 gray cardigan, black pants, pumps
Friday: 1-11-8 white shirt, skinny jeans, black boots
Week 4
Monday: 13-2-6 ruffled blouse, gray pencil skirt, pumps
Tuesday: 9-10-8 gray cardigan, dress, black boots
Wednesday: 12-4-8 t-neck, black pants, black boots
Thursday: 3-14-6 black blazer, wide leg pants, black pumps
Friday: 15-7-8 long tunic sweater, trouser/bootcut jeans, blk boots
