I am a teacher and I would like to get a few new things to wear to work (business casual). Help. What pieces should I get? BTW, I live in Houston so I can wear summer pieces for a while. —Stephanie D. via Facebook
Here are some on-trend pieces for fall that you can incorporate into your existing wardrobe to create some fresh new business-casual looks. All items fall into a teacher-friendly price range of under $75. (Click on any item for shopping details.)My first suggestion would be colored denim, which we're seeing in just about every store right now. Colors that would work for work might include dark burgundy, plum or forest green. Avoid crazy prints and brights (unless that's what you're comfortable in!) Add a casual blazer, t-shirt and boots (or pumps) for a polished yet effortless look.
If your personal style is a bit more glam, try going for a monochromatic look with your colored denim. Oxblood is huge right now, so why not go head-to-toe:
Next, I'd add a few good day dresses into your repertoire. It's not easy to find affordable, work-appropriate dresses but it's also not impossible - and once you do, getting dressed in the morning couldn't be easier! It's one piece that you slip on and you're done. When the weather cools off, you can add tights and boots or a menswear-inspired oxford.
More relaxed style? Here's another day dress option for you - I love the color and fun print on this shirtdress. The length and cut keeps it professional.
Lastly, I'd recommend adding a few printed or colorful blouses to your work-wardrobe mix. Wear them with your favorite dark denim and then accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! A few new baubles are the easiest and most affordable way to update your style. Here's a look with a striped blouse:
And here's another look with a blouse in emerald green, which is a great hue this fall. Try adding leopard flats for fun (and comfort).
Would you wear any of these looks? What pieces would you recommend Stephanie pick up this fall?
Next, I'd add a few good day dresses into your repertoire. It's not easy to find affordable, work-appropriate dresses but it's also not impossible - and once you do, getting dressed in the morning couldn't be easier! It's one piece that you slip on and you're done. When the weather cools off, you can add tights and boots or a menswear-inspired oxford.
More relaxed style? Here's another day dress option for you - I love the color and fun print on this shirtdress. The length and cut keeps it professional.
Lastly, I'd recommend adding a few printed or colorful blouses to your work-wardrobe mix. Wear them with your favorite dark denim and then accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! A few new baubles are the easiest and most affordable way to update your style. Here's a look with a striped blouse:
And here's another look with a blouse in emerald green, which is a great hue this fall. Try adding leopard flats for fun (and comfort).
Would you wear any of these looks? What pieces would you recommend Stephanie pick up this fall?
Thanks for sharing.
xo
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