Getting dressed for work can get a bit monotonous, no? You feel like you wear the same thing, over and over. This is especially true in the winter, where if you don’t stick to a pretty strict fashion diet of tall boots + trousers + sweaters, you’re literally out in the cold.
I find adding color in unusual places, prints, and fun but office-friendly shoes keep my work wardrobe feeling fresh.
I wanted to wear a new printed H&M blazer, which I planned on wearing with a basic white v-neck t-shirt. I resisted the urge to grab a pair of black trousers as a base, and instead chose these burgundy slim fit versions. A black and white brogue made more of a statement than a black ballet flat.
The printed jacket, standout trouser, and interesting shoe make this work outfit seem a bit extra (without any actual effort).
A few tweaks to the basics can make all the difference, don’t you agree?
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Great tips! I need to jazz up what I wear to work- I totally feel like I wear the same thing!
Mix it up with some color! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Jess!
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I love those pants! What a cool color. 🙂
Your tips are so helpful! I can definitely use them to make my work outfits a little more interesting.
Gorgeous jacket! You look lovely! 🙂
Dressing for work can definitely be a challenge every morning! Adding prints/color can definitely change things up a bit! This is totally something I would wear to work, but I first need to get my hands on some shoes like that – Love!!
Shannon
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I love the pants! Stunning! <3
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Love the look and the shoes!
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Dressing up for work is hard for me because while I look nice at work, I look like a frigging dork on campus!
Ah yes- I remember the cozy comfort of campus uniforms. For me, it was a steady stream of Pink sweatpants, KU hoodies, and Uggs. 🙂
Great work look, Ashley! I would totally wear this to drinks after, too. Those oxfords are SO cute!
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Loving this- great choice of trousers!
What a fun closet you have! I would be late for work daily because of hanging out in that fab closet. I love the Oxblood skinnies…stopping by via the link ups!
Thanks for swinging by, Shon! 🙂
Excellent work outfit! Love the jacket from H&M- great price, too!
Looking beautiful, Ash!
I agree that dressing for the workplace in winter can be boring…same old, same old. This look is wonderful! Loving the trouser color and the shoes. The blazer pulls it altogether….perfect!
So pretty! Love the shoes!
Those are great tips to keep from getting the winter wardrobe blahs, great look!
So pretty!
You look so polished and beautiful, as always! I love the choice of a colored pant with this look.
loving these pants. i was just thinking this morning how boreddd i am of black. if i’m not wearing a dress, it’s always black pants. time to switch things up!
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Great look as always, Ashley! And I’m so excited for your giveaway next week! 😀
Loving this!
Great post!
This is such a cute work outfit idea! And I agree, I just feel like I’m wearing the same thing over and over and having no fun with it…. !
It definitely wears you down- I’m ready for some spring weather, that’s for suuuuure. 🙂
Awesome post!
Love this outfit and you’re so right. Just a simple changed from the obvious pants choice to a fun color choice requires zero extra effort but totally changes the look and makes it a little more fun. Great pieces. 🙂
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wow loove the combo of the pant and the jacket looking grt
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I love this outfit! I love that anyone can wear this or something like it- very accessible, Ashley! Great styling!
I hope people take the time to actually read your posts (and not just look at the pictures). While you’re gorgeous and your outfits are always incredible, the tips you provide in the posts are really essential to being able to build on one’s own personal style. I admire that so much! Know that I’m always reading. 🙂
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Great look!
Love those burgundy pants! A little bit of color can make all the difference in the world. And those shoes are too cute!!
Nikki
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Cool post! I am very much like that color on you and for me, too!
You look great! I love the fun touches throughout that make this outfit not your average office look. 😀
Thanks so much, Jaime! 🙂
I love The Limited’s pants- great style and color selection, and you can find them on sale for a really good price!
Great post, Ashley! Hope you’re staying warm and have a great weekend!
I saw that jacket at h&m this weekend and ALMOST bought! (Now I feel like I totally need to go back and get it so we can be jacket twins.) 😉
You look great and you have nice closet haha 🙂
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<3, <3, <3 your shoes and your blazer too!!!!
Great look!!!
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I have the same color of Pants, is very cute, Love this look:). Be ready for snow:). I wasn’t:). hope it will be gone in a day or two in ATL.
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Oy, I’m not (mentally) ready for snow, either. But I should be physically ready, after a trip to the grocery store this afternoon! 🙂
Oh gosh, I’m so glad I don’t have to dress for an office anymore. I have a hard enough time dressing for everyday! Your look is totally adorable! I love those shoes and the color of your pants. Just too cute.
Gorgeous lady! You look beautiful as usual! I am loving the shoes!! And may I just say how I think it’s hilarious that in your previous post you said you want a scarf for Valentines day,because I told my hubby I want a shirt! Only girls like us with fashion blogs would want clothing for V-day ha!
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Nice outfit) Your boots is very stylish)
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Ohhh sweetie 😉 You’ve such class and glam. This outfit is very cool and I love your romantic-chic style.
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Oh my Goodness, I wore brogues today too! haha! I love the outfit and the combination of red white and black is nice!
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Thanks so much, babe!
Gorgeous! How basics can be simple but so effective, right??
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Love those shoes!
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Love hoe the burgundy shaded jeans lift this entire look, the blazer is so chic and perfectly tailored, you look stunning!
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You look gorgeous!
I love seeing what you come up with to wear for each post. 🙂
Awesome styling!