We are always on the look out for the perfect pair of jeans, bag, sweater etc. that we can pair with any outfit, any day of the week. After all, when you work long hours with no time for yourself, every little bit counts. So, if you can save yourself a half hour in the morning because you have that fabulous sweater in your closet (in 3 different colors) then ladies, I say- work it.

Here is a fantastic way to sport over-the-knee boots for a very appropriate business casual look! I am partial to the flat over-the-knee boot. It’s also much easier to work with in order to avoid toting the line of the ‘hooker boot’ look. However I declare that Jimmy Choo would dare not cross such a line! There is also the look below with Marc by Marc Jacobs being the genius label that it is, featuring over-the-knee boots that you can fold down if you feel over-the-knee is just a bit too tall for the workplace. Going out after work? Roll those boys up, lose the sweater and don a long gold chain and bangles, and you can strut your way straight into cocktail hour!

And remember how I said I was drooling over the over-the-knee riding boot? Well I can’t ignore my latest fashion obsession in a rundown of my coveted working looks! These gorgeous Frye boots may be worn very well by yours truly on an upcoming Casual Friday with dark skinny jeans, a tucked-in ruffled silk ivory blouse, an elbow-length black boyfriend jacket and cuff bracelet. My coworker may then realize that over-the-knee boots are not only office friendly, but almost a fashion necessity!

Have you ever gone thrifting and magically came across that one piece instigating the reaction of, “oh. my. gawwwd. I must have that”? Well, I for one definitely have and sometimes that piece ends up sitting in my closet collecting dust while other times I put it to good use.  I would hate the former to happen to you, so I’ve taken a vintage concept and put it into a modern work look that I feel could class up any office space. A good rule of thumb is to pair your vintage item with other pieces you already have in your closet.

Yes we may only be half way through the summer but that doesn’t mean our favorite stores haven’t begun to put fall clothes on their racks. It is my firm belief that while it is acceptable to start showing fall clothes at this time, it doesn’t mean some of us don’t still need a few summer dresses.

I know that I am not the only one who often finds themselves wishing something would jump out of my closet and say, “Wear me!” on those days that I just want to go to work in my pajamas. A woman should always have at least one outfit she can always rely on to wear on those days where there is just no motivation.

When heading to work in the summer, it can be extremely challenging to find the right outfit seven days a week. I mean, after all, we only have so many clothes in our closet, right? Well, fear not, I am here to give you another way to incorporate your own clothes into your work outfit. This will not only save you money but also may spark some ideas on a few more outfits to get you through the week.

As I am a Chicago gal born and bread, I find it very important that I stay loyal to my Chicago sports teams. That being said, I would like to take a second to acknowledge the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the Stanley Cup! If you don’t live in Chicago you may not realize the devotion that Chicagoans have to their teams. But, I will say that if you did live here you would see Blackhawks apparel on everyone, everywhere you went.

Blackhawks! by WorkWardrobe featuring Maje jackets

If you are as passionate about Chicago sports teams as I am, then I know you don’t want to be left out of the celebration. As the days go on, Chicagoans still continue to wear their Blackhawks t-shirts around the city. So, if you are in an office setting that you feel like this would be allowed, why not throw on your Blackhawks t-shirt underneath your blazer and tuck it into your pencil skirt? This is a really cute way to still be office appropriate while showing your Chicago pride! Go Bhawks!

As most of us know, having a 9-5 job leaves only two options for getting our butts into the gym. There are the early birds who get to the gym by four so they can be showered and at the office by nine and then there is the after-work crew who despite their extreme state of exhaustion uses every last drop of energy to get themselves into the gym. More commonly than not, people prefer to go to work out after work to allow them the extra few hours of sleep in the morning.

A short-sleeved blouse tucked into a metallic skirt. Only the skirt is a dress, and the dress has a bow…and pockets! I have a thing about pockets, and Diane von Furstenberg designed this garb for all of the pocket-loving frock-wearing career girls out there.

We all have our standard LBD’s hanging in our closets. However every once in a while it’s refreshing – not to mention empowering – to don a frock that has a little something more than the basic black. The color of this Anne Klein dress isn’t the only thing that is eye-catching, but the pattern is fun and springy while still maintaining a professional air without being too obnoxious.

We have officially entered the summer months, which mean many things. Yet most importantly it’s an excuse to go shopping for shoes. Depending on the office setting you work in the acceptable shoe choice may differ. In some work places it is more then okay to wear a cute pair of trendy gladiator sandals while in others it is a big no no to expose even your toes let alone your entire foot.