Work...

Sometimes I wish I was the kind of woman that could pack her wardrobe with fitted jackets and trousers and never have to worry with what to wear for work - but that woman really isn't me. Of course from time to time I will wear the ultimate workwear, jacket and trousers, they do make you look classic, elegant and professional, and some occasions do call for them.

 

Most days, however, I will go for something else - there are so many combos that make you look equally elegant and professional, but without being too formal and adding a little something to the look. Workwear or not, our clothes have to reveal our personality, and if you don't have a flare for formal clothes, you just need to make your creativity work and find an alternative. Plus, don't you find it a tiny bit disturbing when you're on the train/underground/bus on your way to work and everyone looks exactly the same?

This outfit represents my style for work - I love the high-waist ankle-length dark blue trousers, they are so chic and versatile. Long gone are the days when you were not supposed to play with the length of your trousers, when you could only go for long or short. I just love when trousers have this kind of uncertain length, it makes them so much special. And this blouse, I really am in love with it - the little lace detail on each side, the nude shade, the detail in the sleeves. As for the shoes, and since it is a workwear look, I decided to follow the nude shade of the blouse.

In retrospective, I would have changed two things - a different handbag, maybe a dark blue shoulder bag, and a black top underneath, the white top kinda competes with the blouse when it was supposed to be really discreet.

Blouse Dorothy Perkins | Top (underneath) H&M | Trousers French Connection | Shoes Beatrix Ong | Necklace Gifted | Handbag Guess