Wednesday, 22 August 2012

What I Wore To Work 2: who let the zebras out?

OK I'm hiding them under long, loose-fit black trousers. And this is just another riff on the dark bottom/pale top combination that I seem so far tied to. BUT they are there, and this is a start. I am going to drip my personality into this office, one jazzy shoe at a time.


Seriously though, how do you tell if your office is a super-strict formal dress culture, or if your colleagues are just really boring at fashion?

Anyway. I like this trend for metal-tipped collars, and I really like my new shirt, even though it's cream. I had originally tried it on with a wine-coloured pleat skirt (also from New Look) but, again, too casual. Never mind - even with the blacks trews I feel a bit like a cowboy, which has got to cheer anyone up.

Cream shirt with metal tips- Tokyo Doll for New Look
Wide leg trousers - M&S
Zebra ankle boots - Irregular Choice
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6 comments:

  1. M-J22 August 2012 at 08:04

    My office is fairly dull when it comes to clothes too, and I LOVE colour. I am an agricultural consultant, so there is a preconception that we should wear browns and greens to match our wellies and the mud! But I still go out in my bright jade cardigan, colourful patterned top and funky jewellery. As long as it's smart, I don't think colour is a problem, though some farmers remark that pearls are not suited to the farmyard, but I disagree! I have never worked in a conventional city office though, so I can imagine it's a whole different kettle of fish, but I think if it's not mentioned in your contract, you can wear zebra print if you like!

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    1. Penny22 August 2012 at 13:34

      I love the idea of pearls on a farm! I hope you get to wear jazzy wellies too....

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  2. amy22 August 2012 at 10:44

    I'm so lucky that I can dress pretty much however I want for work (unless I have meetings). Loving the new shirt! Very you I think. Maybe have a word with a friendly senior bod and ask about the dress culture? Or there might be something in your contract.

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    1. Penny22 August 2012 at 13:35

      Nothing in the contract and a lady is wearing a red top today! And black trousers and shoes. But still- A RED TOP!

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  3. Unknown22 August 2012 at 11:25

    I can't quit colour so think I would really struggle with the dress code where you are. I also hate wearing black.

    I think good shoes (and these are good shoes) should always be loved universally, though I wear a certain pair less since a colleagues asked me where my whip was (um...)

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    1. Penny22 August 2012 at 13:37

      I an imagining your whip shoes and they sound GREAT.

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