Work Fashion Archives - fiftytwothursdays https://fiftytwothursdays.us/tag/work-fashion/ style + fitness Tue, 19 May 2015 23:33:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Work Dress Codes w/ Capitol Hill Style https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fashion/test/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fashion/test/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:00:27 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=3564 Every weekday morning I stand in front of my closet, coffee mug in hand, completely baffled about what to wear to work. When I finally make a decision (at the last possible moment) I leave behind a disaster zone—clothes and hangers cover nearly every inch of my closet, my bedroom and sometimes even my dog. I have a problem. I know that. But I don’t think I’m alone. I can’t be the only one questioning every outfit choice I make: Is this sweater too casual? Am I showing too much skin? Does this dress seem formal or does it cross into cocktail? The list goes on and on. Not only does my indecision make me late, it means I come home from a long day’s work to a room that’s a mess. Does this sound familiar? We need help! To help what is, and is not, appropriate in the work environment, we asked an expert, Belle of Capitol Hill Style, a “fashion blog for professional women who don’t want to sacrifice their sense of style for professional success.” I think we’re all familiar with DC’s terrible reputation for being too conservative and boring. If you live here, you know this is sometimes far […]

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]]> https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fashion/test/feed/ 2 Shift-Work https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fashion/shift-work/ https://fiftytwothursdays.us/fashion/shift-work/#respond Wed, 07 May 2014 13:22:14 +0000 http://fiftytwothursdays.us/?p=2205 This spring we are loving neutral and soft shades that are easy on the eye and easy to wear as well.  Living in the DC area we lead pretty busy lifestyles; from going to work, straight to a dinner meeting/happy hour and sometimes we don’t get home until 10pm and we are ready to crash! On long days like these we opt to wear something chic yet comfortable; may we introduce you to the almighty shift dress. Shift dresses are perfect to wear during the warmer weather and can easily go from day to night with a quick change of shoes and accessories. Shift dresses have been popular since the 60’s and still are to this day due to their loose fitting and forgiving silhouettes.  Be sure to find one with the right length as some shifts can be unflattering and overwhelming if too long but easily fixed with a simple hem. Sarah is wearing- Dress: Zara; Trench Coat: Burberry; Necklace: Similar ; Bracelet: Similar; Sunglasses: Rayban; Sandals: BCBG Max Azria. Photos taken by Michelle Martin. We are loving this shift from Zara because of its soft and subtle leather details on the capped sleeves.  We paired it with nude […]

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