Hawes & Curtis white shirt (c/o), Forever New ¾ evie trousers, Helmut Lang blazer, Celine greige heels, Celine trio (in lavender)
I’ve always been a bit partial to borrowing from the boys; both literally and figuratively that is. A soft slim cut suit, a jumper or a white shirt pulled from your boyfriends wardrobe, and a slick pair of masculine shoes. Or better yet, some sky-high, power heels – always a favourite in my books. It’s a simple contradiction of sorts, and a combination that I’ve been reaching for on those early morning starts. I sincerely can’t think of an easier way to look ‘put together’ than a trouser suit – especially when you’re dashing out the door in a scrambled effort to catch your morning bus, forgetting your lunch on the counter in the process; and this morning wasn’t the first time!
Given that I’m based in a corporate office (read: I try to bend the dress code to include a little Josh Goot & Dion Lee…), this about sums up what I’ve been wearing on a semi-regular basis, for those curious. Well, when I’m not wearing pencil skirts and silk blouses that is; or fancy free polka dots on a Friday! Finding the perfect pair of trousers, with just the right amount of sartorial insouciance does take time; trust me. I think I bought about 8 different pairs from Glassons, Karen Walker, and Cue, before finally settling on these trousers from Forever New. A skinny fit with a lot of stretch, machine washable, and travel-friendly. It’s as good a place as any to start, if you ask me.
As for the shirt? The simpler the better. I’ve been reaching for this white shirt as of late, which is just the right length for tucking, loose throughout the body and a slim fit through the sleeve – pretty much all I’m after in a shirt. It makes for a more affordable alternative to my other love, from Dries van Noten, which hasn’t seen as much daylight as I’d hoped; mostly through my lackluster efforts to keep it in absolutely pristine condition.
And lastly, the blazer. Mine’s nearing on four years old now, but seems to get better with age. Only thing I need now is a backup – always buy staples in pairs, right?
Love this! A perfect, fashionable power suit! 😀 I actually don’t own anything that could function as a suit, ha ha. Well, unless you count burgundy velvet pants and a blazer XD (which I don’t)
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Yeah I’m still looking for that perfect pair, I found Swedish brand Filippa K make some nice ones. I work in research though, a field which doesn’t exactly bring to mind “snappy dressing” and biomedical research which is my niche is probably the most sartorially challenged 🙂 We wear our Birkenstocks un-ironically and I’m pretty sure if you’d ask anyone what the dress code is the answer would be “clothes?” (it might also earn you a quizzical look). The best thing about this kind of workplace is that I can indeed wear my Stuart Weitzman Lowland OTK boots over a pair of skinnies to work. No one will care, which is also sometimes the downside :/
This looks absolutely amazing on you! I love the slim trousers and the cut of that blazer. Oh, and very jealous of the shoes! I’ll send you my address 😉 And just because I’m also very curious, what do you do for a living?
Youre looking very French sophisticate here – love it.
My best black Blazer was thrift store find – fits like a glove and makes me look totes sophisticated. Just proves there are gems in all crevices!
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You already know how much I love this blazer on you but how did I miss these Celine heels?! They are stunning!
Your blazer and heels are so pretty. I love your dainty rings too.
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Oh wow babe, this mix is so freaking slick!I have a total soft spot for a slim cut suit, and I absolutely love this kind of look on you. You look so beautiful!
You have such a pretty smile. I love this ensemble on you. You look put together.
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absolutely love this outfit; hope to wear something similar to this to work when the weather gets more pleasant in the UK!
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Absolutely perfect outfit! So sophisticated and powerful.
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I love this! Great work! The Hawes and Curtis shirts are really good aren’t they? I need these pants though!
Cheers,
xx Jenelle
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They are really lovely – such a good work staple!