Office Style : Pastel Party

I plan to start posting more of my office style on here.  Since I do spend most of my time at work, my office wear makes up the majority of my wardrobe.  I try to keep a lot of the pieces versatile.  For example this simple blouse can also be dressed down as seen in this previous post, but also pairs well with a pencil skirt.  Once I stock up on the versatile simple pieces, I usually throw in some sort of statement piece to make it pop like a printed skirt or pants with a pop of color.  I picked this skirt up a few years ago from New York & Company, and although it is a little big, it's still my go to when I want a pretty and feminine touch.  Blush pumps completed the look.  Get into the deets below! Hope you're having a wonderful week!

Outfit Details:

Top : H&M  Get Here

Skirt : New York & Company (Old)

Shoes: Guess (Old) Similar Here

Shoulders and Ruffles

Off the shoulder is one of the hottest trends for summer. It's also a way to show some skin without putting the girls out there and give an often overlooked area some shine.  I've stocked up on a few off the shoulder tops and picked up this breezy frock from Express.  Loved how flowy it is. Looser silhouettes serve a few purposes: forgiving when you may have had too much for lunch (or all winter), great ventilation during the dog days of summer, and perfect for twirling (that may just be a perk for me). For curvier girls like me, loose styles can be tricky - sometimes creating tent-like silhouettes that can be less than flattering. It's typically wise to stay clear of styles that add "weight" to your profile, but I made an exception here. I was able to work with this style and will probably belt it when I feel like I need a more defined waist. To complete the look, I added my go to cage sandals for the season from Steve Madden.  This shoe style got its start with Schutz, and now almost every brand and store has a cheaper version - even Express and New York & Company have a version.  If you're looking for some less expensive alternatives, check them out, and get into the other outfit details below!

Outfit Details:

Dress :  Express (Sold Out Online) Similar Here

Shoes:  Steve Madden Get Here 

Bag:  Express Get Here

Bracelet :  New York & Company Get Here

Watch:  Michael Kors