My wardrobe is mostly black and white this session, but every now and then, I just need to wear color. I picked up this dress at a Neiman’s sale before Christmas and, it’s so bright and bold, I just had to share. Please excuse the selfie-style photo, it’s what’s available to me at the moment, but it helps share the look.
Dress // How bright and fun is this color? I just adore it. Maybe not exactly right for a very professional office, but mine is a bit more relaxed. This fuchsia frock from Badgley Mischka is available at The Outnet on discount or at Olivela full price.
The fabric is a thick crepe. The dress is lightly lined. It has a slit, but a work-appropriate one. And the puff sleeve gives it a little bit of whimsy.
Your size not available? This Tahari dress with a shorter sleeve comes in a similar color but a few more sizes. This Black Halo dress is also deeply discounted. And if you need a plus-size option, this Calvin Klein dress with black accents is very feminine.
Mask // My every day mask, the Wolford reversible lace mask, makes an appearance. For a more affordable option, try this Eugenia Kim birdcage mask.
Jewelry // These dainty studs from Missoma are now my daily driver earring. I adore their simple, but pretty, look. They’re a great earring.
The necklace I’m wearing in the photo was snapped up at a TJ Maxx years ago. I love that it makes an impact with the oversize beads, but it doesn’t steal the show. I can’t find the exact one now, but this one from QVC is similar. This abalone necklace is also a nice option with a bit more color.
Boots and Tights // I’m wearing black Spanx tights with this outfit. I could probably get away without them, but I prefer to wear them when I wear my sock booties. It gives you a really clean, 2-out-of-3 leg line. It simplifies the look a bit.
I own the Stuart Weitzman sock booties. They’re sleek, comfortable, and once you treat the suede, easy to keep clean. For a more affordable option, I dropped these MIA boots in the collage. If you need a wide width, Aquatalia makes one, but sizing is limited due to a sale.
Bottom line, I wear color when I’m tired to boost my mood. This look is good for my medium-professional office. If I need a blazer, my favorite Express one with a puff sleeve is where I’m headed.
Do you wear color to the office? Which one is your favorite, and what’s the best way to style it for your workplace?
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Wow! Professional and still stunning and stylish. My total girl crush on your style continues.
I wore a pink cashmere cardigan today for exactly the same reason (though I’m still working remotely). For nostalgic reasons, a “Legally Blonde” pink is my power hue, and today I needed a boost.
Thank you for this tiny tiny little bit of something like normal.
You look fantastic!
Love it! I have a similar colored shift dress with a square neck and puff sleeves from Ann Taylor a season or two (or three?) ago and wore it all the time in the Before Times and got tons of compliments on it!
I know you’re not the biggest fan of posting photos of yourself, but I just have to note how refreshing it is to see someone dressed for work! I go into the office but we are closed to the public so it’s gone pretty casual. I enjoy the comfort but I miss the element of “suiting up” for work. This helps me regain a feeling of normalcy just a little.
Totally agree! Loving the OOTD photos! It’s so fun to live vicariously as I’m in leggings.
The dress fits you beautifully! Did you have to have it tailored, or is it just perfectly cut for your figure?
I didn’t have it tailored. It’s cut pretty well.
I LOVE this dress – it makes me miss suiting up for work meetings and fundraisers!
Just snagged this one on sale from The Fold that I’ve been trying to convince myself to wear in these now generally casual times: https://thefoldlondon.com/product/kenley-dress-magenta-crepe/ Thanks for the motivation.
That dress is a work of art.
I loved that dress until I saw Amy Coney Barrett wear it to her confirmation hearing
Ugh. Then the nicest thing I can say about her is that she appears to have good fashion sense.
Ugh. I had a similar, “well, this outfit is now a bit tainted” experience. A few years ago, I bought a beautiful Boss suit with a distinctive asymmetrical blazer to celebrate paying off my law school loans. A few weeks later, then-Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen wore the same suit for her “we don’t have a policy of family separations” press conference.
Fabulous!! A gorgeous outfit and just so much fun. We need FUN these days. That Power Pink has some Samantha Jones vibes, I love it.
(Bonus: what a lovely tiled bathroom.)
Dress is great but can we talk about your hair for a second?! #inspiration
Abra,
I know it’s not typically your thing, but I love this selfie-style outfit documentation every once in awhile and you look absolutely fabulous! Best of luck this session. Now, off to research jewel-tone sheath dresses…
When the oddities of quarantine and WFH started, I stuck to my usual wardrobe. After Thanksgiving, I relaxed a little and started doing a lot of leggings+sweater ensembles. Today, I found myself in the same on an unlucky air dry day (50/50 on whether it works out as lovely or … not) when I came here, looked at this, and found inspiration again.
I wear color (partial to green, blue, and red), but I’m in STEM with a dress code that errs on the casual side of business casual. A Karen Kane cascade wrap dress is definitely elevated in contrast to the ‘norm’, but with no women in leadership in my division and very few in the company overall, I don’t look foolish setting a better-assembled tone.
I agree with the comments that your selfies are so cute, and I LOVE seeing people suited for work during month TEN of personally wearing nothing but joggers and sweatshirts! Love this dress, and you look awesome!
That dress is STUNNING. Excellent.
This looks SO good on you. Love it.
absolutely love this look and your styling, you nailed it! Please do keep up sharing your looks with us, they are providing serious inspo for me!
I would actually recommend the Flare Sleeve Scuba dress from Eloquii if you are above a size 12…
https://www.eloquii.com/flare-sleeve-scuba-dress/1244062.html?dwvar_1244062_colorCode=4&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=productfeed&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwILnmbKc7gIVjY3ICh1T0wJxEAQYCiABEgJeQfD_BwE
Thank you!
Late to the party but WOW that is a stunning pink! I just ordered several swatches of pink silk fabric to make a top with a subtle peplum…I neeeeeeeeed color in my life right now.