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wearing my classic six donna<\/a> back in brooklyn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As life gets back to normal, normal-ish, or whatever we are calling it, one of the biggest questions I am getting has been, “We’re going back to the office. What the heck do I wear!?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That and similar questions about social anxiety and you know, being in public and interacting with large groups of people again. I always caveat that I have not worked in an office environment in a solid seven years but I recognize that if you are asking me, you like my style and want to know what I would wear, so today I am sharing my workwear recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people and websites I love following<\/strong> with great workwear and\/or classic, tailored style: Anh<\/a> from 9 to 5 Chic<\/a>, Hitha Palepu<\/a>, The Docket Blog<\/a>, Jean<\/a> from Extra Petite<\/a>, Mary Orton<\/a>, and of course Abra Belke<\/a> from Cap Hill Style.<\/a> (Would love to hear your favs in the comments section!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also a reminder about the new shopping grids! If you are on mobile the descriptions will show up next to the items… if you are on desktop just hover to see why I love something.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to the office.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I got a few very specific reader questions. Usually I tackle reader questions in my email newslette<\/a>r but these felt a little more dense so I wanted to dedicate a blog post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am going to need to start heading back to the office 1-2 days a week. I work in the tech space, with coworkers who are all a solid 10+ years younger than me. (I’m in my mid-40’s.) I’d love some wardrobe inspiration that would help get me excited to put on real clothes again, as I have been LIVING in my Vuori Joggers<\/a> for a couple of years now.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I mainly wear good jeans (which I still have a solid wardrobe of) and tops, but am open to branching into real pants \/ dresses \/ etc. I also mostly wear neutral colors, too. Budget is ~$200 for tops, ~$300 for dresses, and probably around that if you have good shoe options to consider too. (That being said, if I love it and they’ll last forever, I’m willing to spend more if needed!) Really my goal here is to fit into the space and with the team while also conveying that I am an adult, if that makes sense.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alright! Let’s dive in here. (And thank you so much for the specificity!) First of all, you must try out the Classic Six Donna Shirt<\/a>, pictured above. At $185, it is perfectly in your budget range and it is truly the best white shirt I’ve ever owned. It’s long and lean and just the greatest. I could build you a whole wardrobe of Classic Six <\/a>pieces; for the sake of mixing things up I won’t but it’s just the best shirt. If you’re between sizes, go up – I have the 8 in this and it fits me perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also on the tops front: AYR has GREAT button downs<\/a>. I am partial to the stripes but again, not going into an office. I think this chambray one<\/a> would be perfect! Also on the tops front: this one from Faherty. <\/a>It’s an OG favorite of mine. The perfect balance of feminine and pretty with professional. Lastly, this Tibi top. <\/a>I have this one and love it. I think it would be great with skinny pants or jeans, or even shorts. Probably not very office appropriate but I love them with these leather shorts<\/a> which I also own and love. (They’d be totally fine in a more creative environment!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For shoes, I am really sorry to do this (they are definitely more expensive) but these Sarah Flint heels<\/a> are just perfect and are something you will have forever. I wear mine constantly<\/a> and they have held up really well (the block heel is ultra sturdy which means fewer trips to the cobbler than my stilettos. I have the cognac but the black may be more practical for the office. If you are new to the brand SARAHFLINTxGRACEATWOOD<\/strong> will get you $50 off your first pair!<\/p>\n\n\n

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