Yes, I’m going with alliterative titles for all my Business Casual Superstar posts. Deal with it. Alliteration’s always absolutely awesome, agree all.
It should come as no surprise by now that I’m a big fan of dresses. Super cute, flirty, girly little dresses. I used to rock the nerdy tomboy look hardcore, and this past year (because I promised myself I’d embrace the Business Casual Superstar look) I’ve been making an effort to be more girly, and I love it.
Specifically, I’m quite the fan of LBDs. Especially dressing up the standard LBD with a splash of eye-popping color. Check it!
Rouched Cap Sleeve Dress ………. $15
Silk & Cashmere Sweater Cardigan ………. $39
Side Cut-Out Pump ………. $19
Mossimo Black: Cargo Handbag (brown) ………. $17.99
Spring Floral Bangle ………. $5.80
Phew! That took forever getting together for under $100.
But here you have it: a little outfit complete with bag and accessories.
You’ve got your standard LBD: modest and timeless. (And knee-length!) The cute little cardigan adds a splash of color. Coral is just perfect for spring and summer, and it’s so girly. (You can probably tell by now: I don’t think that dressing in soft, pretty feminine colors precludes one from being taken seriously in the workplace.) The shoes are matchy-matchy, which isn’t always a bad thing.
Since you’re at the office, it’s probably safest to go wtih neutral accessories, and to keep them to a minimum. That’s why I like the simple bangle from Forever21. It’s just a cuff, solid, chunky, so it adds the funk factor and it incorporates the pink in a neutral base. The bag is perfect because it’s structured and hobo-esque, a good mix. It’s a safe, neutral color that matches the accessories, but it’s got the black on top to tie in with the dress.
Perfect.
