Day 8: 'True Grid' Shirtdress

 

Today, I have to pop into a couple of corporate settings and thought it would be appropriate to do a dress post on business casual work clothes. My best girlfriend and I were recently talking about how when we were young professionals in the work place there weren't so many affordable and attractive retailers for the 'entry level' market. We often wore looks that were too old for us, or pieces that we thought we could up-cycle and get away with as a business casual piece. It's funny to see how much has changed in such a short time, there are so many retailers now who offer separates that are both youthful and work appropriate. What initially drew me to this dress was it's throwback, ladylike silhouette, but what I find attractive about the fabric/pattern is that they remind me of menswear. Back when I had a conventional 9-5 job I didn't have a lot of time to spend choosing an outfit in the morning, nor a lot of cash to blow on suits. I wish I had seen more dresses like this on the market as they are simple, appropriate, and couldn't be more comfortable! I thought to wear black shoes, but I didn't want to be too matchy, so I went with a neutral colored shoe that serendipitously picked up on the color of the grid, and added a pair of translucent tights. I suppose a sheer hosiery would've done the trick, too, but isn't it supposed to be winter?

Outfit Details:
Dress: Jones New York
Tights: H&M
Shoes: UO
Necklace: Vintage Gold and Pearly Strands
Earrings: Brass Plum
Bangle Bracelets: H&M