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Printed Jungle. Updated Office Wear. + Giveaway Teaser.



June 26, 2015

Printed Jungle - office wearComing to you from the urban jungle of downtown Dallas is one of my favorite office outfits to wear. It’s my favorite for a few reasons.

  1. It’s a random creation. (shirt + dress)
  2. Perfect for summer office attire.
  3. Looks expensive.
  4. It’s a unique combination. (re: random)

Printed Jungle_office wear

printed jungle - black & white office wear

I created this outfit on a whim one day and it happened to work out quite well. I got so many compliments, I figured I must be on to something. I wanted to wear the dress since it’s so easy yet chic but I had only worn it with a black blazer which is too hot for this heat or a basic black J.Crew cardigan which is fine, but not the look I was going for. The cardigan didn’t quite match the edginess I was envisioning.

Then I thought back to how I change-up dresses to wear them in a new way. In the winter, I often put a sweater over a dress to give the appearance of a sweater and skirt combo. The sheer black tunic shirt from H&M had been in heavy rotation lately so I tried it over the dress. Immediately I grabbed the belt and voila! a new funky outfit was born.

Printed Jungle_office wear

To keep with the edgy theme, I accessorized with my favorite gladiator heels, my Bauble Bar dog tag necklace (also seen here), and my Phillip Lim x Target Pashli satchel that is my favorite mini bag. (Thanks mom for helping me score during the Phillip Lim x Target madness!)

This outfit is perfect office wear for the hot summer days. While we can wear sleeveless to the office (spaghetti straps not allowed), I prefer to have some arm coverage to keep it profesh (professional, yeah you got it).

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office wear tips:

Other style tips to jazz up your summer office attire include putting a silk shirt over a dress with a belt or try putting a sleeveless dress over a white button down shirt. Roll the sleeves to keep it light and cool.

Get creative to get some additional use out of your favorite sleeveless dresses!

Also…

A giveaway is coming!

Come back on Monday to get ALL of the juicy details. You’re gonna want to enter this one!

See you soon!
-c.

 

Linked up with: Classy Yet Trendy, Two Thirty Five Designs, Cute & Little

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10 Comments CATEGORIES | fashion., my style. TAGGED: Black & White, Dress, My Style, printed, separates

  • http://www.carmenantal.com Carmen Antal

    I love your bag! so cute!
    Kiss from Italy

    http://www.carmenantal.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    I love it! Thanks for visiting!
    -c.

  • Courtney Munafo

    This is great! I love the creativity and edginess. Perfect idea for when I go back to work this fall into a classroom without AC! It’s HOT all the way through October 🙂

    -Court
    http://www.thegoldentabby.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    That no AC is rough! What grade do you teach?

  • Courtney Munafo

    I teach 4th grade. So at least I’m not chasing around little ones, but it’s still hot nonetheless 🙂

  • Christie Geiger

    Wow, what a fun look! I really love your skirt and how you styled it. Great office wear tips! Putting a silk blouse over a dress is such a good idea to maximize your wardrobe.

    Thanks so much for linking up with Friday Favorites! Have a fab weekend!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    I love celebrating teachers so kudos to you!!

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    appreciate it christie!

  • http://www.asequinloveaffair.com/ Shira

    Such a cool look and you pull it off so effortlessly!

    http://asequinloveaffair.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    awww, thanks!

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