My Sunday Best: A Pinch of Flowers and a Dash of Rock ‘N' Roll

This article is a continuation of my “Dress for Success ”series.

A few standard pieces of a professional wardrobe are shift dresses, blazers, pencil skirts, dress-shirts/ blouses and flats. Having many variations of each item will make it significantly easier for you to get-up-and-go while still feeling and looking professional. Also, these pieces are very versatile,  your ensemble can be either very dressy or casual depending on how you pair them.

 

 In this segment I chose to pair a floral print shift dress with a blazer, belt, and flats. The dress is very cute, it is cream with a continuous blue floral print that persists throughout the entire garment. Now usually a dress like this would seem too bright for the professional world, which is why I chose to pair it with a darker blazer.  I love this blazer! For the thrifters out there, I got this blazer from a local goodwill. It's great that the color is not solid. And of course let's not forget about the lines! The navy lines on the blazer are so attractive to me. Such defined lines make me feel professional, sexy, and chic.

I chose to show two different belts: one black, wide, and punk and the second thin and lime green. I wore a belt because of the print of the dress, if the print goes uninterrupted it can be a bit overwhelming. I felt that a belt was the best way to really showcase the print. Also, belts are a great way to accentuate your waistline and to give shape to a shift dress. I like the black belt, because it gives a different dimension to the outfit. It takes an ensemble that is quite safe and dainty and gives it edge. I chose the lime green belt because it takes the somber blues to a new level. I knew that the print and the blazer would really stand out with a bright belt. I picked silver flats to wear with the black belt because I felt that silver would not overwhelm the other elements of the outfit, the silver flats blend well with the rest of the outfit.

Do you have pieces in your wardrobe that you consider professional staples?

What do you think about wearing bright clothing or colors in a professional setting?

Please share what you think!