Catch up with me - Fashion in the work place
Welcome back hot girls! I have been MIA for a few weeks now because I have been going through a huge career change. I decided to get my insurance license and begin a career in insurance in hopes to connect with my community and help out where I can! I am super stoked about what the future holds for me, but right now I am focusing on preparing myself to be able to be as successful as I possibly can. I studied my butt off for my licensing exam and am now working hard to prepare for training.
One of the rules I live by is you have to look good to feel good to preform good! Your clothing can represent so much about who you are, and if you present yourself professionally and put together you will be more inclined to feel that way on the inside as well! I won’t lie, finding business attire that I loved and reflected my personal style was not as easy as I thought it would be. There are a lot of guidelines your wardrobe should follow to be considered appropriate for the work place, which puts limitations on how much you can experiment with your outfits. If you find yourself struggling to find clothing for your professional career that still shows off your personal style, come on a hot girl talk with me to learn how you can be both professional and hot!!
When I first realized I needed to rebuild my professional wardrobe, I was extremely overwhelmed so I went all the way back to the basics. I had to find a “base” outfit or silhouette that I could then alter and add my personal touch to. I found a trouser that fit my body type and was comfortable enough to wear all day, and bought three pairs in different neutral colors. I also found some great base tops (bodysuits and t-shirts) that are high quality and will last a while with daily use. It is absolutely boiling hot outside right now, so I had to get some professional pleated shorts to wear on days I have to be outside a little more. I am lucky enough to not have a written dress code, so I’m able to dress outfits down or up based on what I feel is appropriate for the tasks I have that day! For my base items, I went to Abercrombie, Aritzia, H&M (not my favorite but more affordable option), and Steve Madden. I’m a heels-at-work girl, so Steve Madden was a great option that was better quality without totally breaking the bank.
After I had a solid base to every outfit, I looked for pieces I could use to accessorize or layer to show some personality. The easiest way to do this is with jackets, vests, belts, and shoes. I got the cutest little cardigans from a few different stores that have fun fabrics, patterns, and colors. I always recommend mixing “masculine” and “feminine” pieces together to add dimension to an outfit. For example: a boxier more masculine button down shirt paired with a work appropriate skort and some heels. Another example: a very feminine button down vest or cardigan with slacks and a loafer.
The most important thing to remember when trying to build a work wardrobe that reflects your personal style is to purchase pieces because you LIKE them, not because you have to have them. I won’t buy something for work I would be embarrassed or uncomfortable to wear to drinks with friends after I get off. You should always be looking for pieces that you get excited about wearing. If you’re dreading putting on a boring outfit, you’ll also be dreading going to your job. Even if you aren’t the most excited about work, at least allow yourself to be excited about what you get to wear to it!
This is just the beginning of the process of building up my work wardrobe, so we can learn and navigate this together. We can all be working hard and looking hot while doing it!
