Dressed for Business

I worked in Corporate America until just two weeks before I got married.  I dressed for daily life under the rules and regulations of those two dreaded words from first grade until my last day at work…  Dress code.  I hated dress codes.  I had to wear uniforms in elementary school and my last two years in high school, which for a girl who loves fashion, is totally miserable.  The in-between years, I had to dress according to a super strict dress code.  I always had at least one job at all times beginning from the ripe age of 15.  Needless to say, I understand what it means to have to “dress for the part” and buy your clothes according to your company’s rules and guidelines.

I love this dress from Vesper for business settings.  The high neck paired with the button detail and faux high waist skirt makes for a classic look while still affording a bit of sexiness with the tighter fit.  If you like the idea, but find the colors to simple, check out this version with a striped skirt. I love who chic the design is because it’s so reminiscent of a classic 1960’s look.

I chose to pair this dress with my classic tan pumps with a shorter heel for a daytime, office appropriate look.  You could easily jazz up this outfit by adding in a pair of beautiful bright shoes or handbag.

Vesper Eva High Neck Midi Dress; striped version here  //  Louise et Cie ‘Hermosah’ Pump in “Tan Leather”  //  Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Handbag (vintage)  //  ShoeDazzle Ear Jackets (sold out); similar style here  //  Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch  //  similar crystal bracelet  //  similar nail polish

Photos by Valorie Darling Photography.

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