Stepping out InStyle

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CALVIN KLEIN Dress  (SIMILAR)  | SOLE SOCIETY Lux Heel  | HENRI BENDEL c/o West 57th Satchel  | INSTYLE c/o  Modern Glow Pearl Necklace and Ring  |  KENDRA SCOTT Tima Studs,  Arden Bracelet  | NADRI Crystal Bangle  | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses  | JULEP Nails in Shari  | MAC Lipstick in Faux

I can’t think of a better way to kick off this Monday than with a little office outfit inspiration.  During Spring and Summer, I tend to wear lots of dresses to the office.  I love the professional look of a solid color sheath dress.  I wanted to share a few of my favorite ways to take a basic office dress and give it a bit more personality.  One of my favorite ways to add some flare to an outfit is through accessories.  InStyle just launched a jewelry line on HSN, and the pieces are a super cute mix of fabulous statement items and everyday wear basics.  A pearl necklace is a great touch for an office outfit.  I love this over-sized pearl necklace to add more of a bold statement to the outfit.  The collection also has a matching ring which adds a fun trendy feel to the overall look.  Since these two pieces are more statement pieces, I kept the rest of my jewelry simple with silver studs and some of my everyday wear bangles.  When adding statement jewelry to a work outfit, I typically opt for one maybe two pieces only.  I decided to go with both the necklace and ring, because it was just super cute and the two pieces really work well together.  If I were to add a bold earring to this look too, the pieces would be competing with each other.

Another fun way to add some flare to a basic dress is with colorful add ons.  I think having a few colorful pumps in your closet are great for days when you want something different than a basic black or nude heel.  These burgundy ones get so much wear in my office looks.  They still have a professional look to them, but just give that little extra something to the outfit.  By the way, they are on sale right now too!!  I also love adding color with my purse.  This Henri Bendel satchel has a very clean, sophisticated, and professional look to it.  It comes in a wide array of colors, so you can find the one that best fits your personality.  If you are going to mix colors, try to pick colors that work together.  I love this green and burgundy color combo.

When you put all these pieces together, it really changes up that basic sheath dress to allow a bit more of your personality show.  I love that the outfit still has that professional vibe for the office too.  Alright, now let’s grab some coffee and tackle this week!

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