Shirt ♥ Topshop Top ♥ Primark
Skirt ♥ Topshop Trousers ♥ Topshop
Boots ♥ Topshop Shoes ♥ Vivienne Westwood for Melissa
Last Thursday and Friday I had to go on a course for work and the dress code was smart casual strictly avoiding jeans, as someone who wears a uniform to work and mostly lives in jeans out of work the smart part of my wardrobe is pretty much non existent so this was quite a task for me!
On the first day I went for a polka dot shirt and floral skirt duo which written down sounds horrendous! I've seen quite a lot of print clashing in magazines and on other blogs which probably shouldn't work but really does so that's where my inspiration has come from here. I think the shirt keeps it quite professional looking but the prints keep it from being stuffy and injects a little bit of personality. I also added my studded boots which are nice and comfy as I had a heads up we were going to have a little jolly out into Nottingham for a customer service activity thing!
On day two I finally got to premier my lovely new Primark top, I love the boxy shape and the detailing around the neck, if I didn't know where it was from I would definitely think it was more Zara than Primark. I paired this with the smartest trousers I own which are these burgundy coloured polka dot ones. I was planning on wearing flats both days but I'm 5'2 with tiny stumpy legs and these trousers don't do me the a lot of favours without a bit of height. What I love about these shoes (apart from the bubblegum smell and massive heart!) is that the heels are such a manageable height but they still give your legs the illusion of a more higher heel.
So I ditched the uniform for a couple of days but it's back to black now, boohoo!
smart casual is the worst, I always either overdo or under-do it! Was just thinking how the t-shirt looked more expensive than Primark when you mentioned it, it's so pretty!
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It is a difficult one and it's so easy to go one way or the other!! xx
DeleteThose shoes in the second outfit are amazing! + I love your glasses :) x
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Thank you so much lovely :) xx
DeleteI really love the second outfit, especially the Westwood shoes. I think you did a great job! I'm terrible at smart-casual x
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Why thank you! I think you're either smart or casual, don't mix the two, it just makes us confused haha!! xx
DeleteI love your print mixing! And you're right, that top does look just like something from Zara, it's gorgeous :) x
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Thank you :) It's a Primark gem!! xx
DeleteThose shoes are amazing! You look so gorgeous, love your outfits x
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Thank you doll :) xx
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