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Back in Virginia for one last work week before I “slam my laptop shut” until 2026. It’s even colder here than it was in Michigan last week which is why I am still casual in boots and cashmere! Happy Monday! #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #businesscasual #casualworkwear

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Back in Virginia for one last work week before I “slam my laptop shut” until 2026. It’s even colder here than it was in Michigan last week which is why I am still casual in boots and cashmere! Happy Monday! whatiworetowork workattire ootd businesscasual casualworkwear LTKootd LTKOver40 LTKWorkwear

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Iron (or steam) away the wrinkles.
Use a tailor for a perfect fit! DON’T over-accessorize. Find a cobbler to care for your shoes. Get the manicure.

Polish isn’t extra — it’s expected.

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🌟 If you blend into the background, how does leadership notice your presence — let alone your professionalism?

🌟 Style sparks conversation. When you mute your expression, you limit connections with your team.

🌟 Clients may read “understated” as uncertain — even when you’re fully capable.

🌟 In bolder, creative cultures, playing it too safe can look out of sync.

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#ExecutivePresence #OfficeStyle #CorporateStyle #personalbranding #whattoweartowork

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Back in black! After enjoying the long weekend out of town today’s work look was a typical Monday look … even though it is Tuesday. Monotone black for the win. #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

#LTKWorkwear #LTKootd #LTKOver40

Sneaking in a fun casual Friday look before heading out for the long weekend!! Today’s outfit critique from the 14 year old … “those pants are fun”. It is hard to say if that was a compliment or sarcasm. I’m going with compliment. I think they are fun. Happy Friday! #whatiweartowork #casualfriday #funfriday #zaradenim #workstyle

#LTKWorkwear #LTKootd #LTKOver40

Back in the land of cold! Not that it is
any colder here than home. Standing in line for my rental car a stranger noted:
“It sure is cold ... what temperature is it?” F-cold.
Doesn’t your phone have the same weather app mine does? #smalltalk #weather #buisnesswoman #travel #whatiwore

#LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear #LTKootd

This is what the Friday before a snow storm looks like … no one cares what you are wearing though! All they want to talk about is the European Model, the empty shelves at Trader Joe’s and exploding trees. 🤣#whatiworetowork #businesscasual #ootd #casualworkwear #officefit

#LTKWorkwear #LTKootd #LTKOver40

Seriously overdressed for the weather we actually had today. All this talk of below freezing temps and 20” of snow got to me. It was actually 54 degrees and warm when I went to grab lunch! It’s coming though! ❄️ 🥶 #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

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It’s definitely a Monday. 🤣 I was running late and as evidence that I usually only film one take of my OOTD … today you get a cut off head. So I decided to try again from the office but I failed to remove my badge. So with that take you get a blurred chest and a disappearing head and foot here or there. 🤷‍♀️ This set is amazing though - it deserved to be documented even if it was poorly documented. 🤣 Tomorrow is another day. #whatiworetowork #officefit #workstyle #officeootd #businesscasual

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Workwear Returns!! First time this week wearing something I would categorize as workwear. The rest of this week has been pretty casual. I love this jacket/blazer but it’s older from Staud. Happy hunting!! #whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #corporatestyle #officefit

#LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear #LTKootd

This is what working from home looks like. I did put on boots to run to the Post Office but otherwise it’s slippers all day. I do love how the gold side zippers on the hoodie match the gold side zippers on the booties. Happy Thursday! #ootd #casualworkwear #whatiwore #workfromhome #zoomstyle

#LTKootd #LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40

I was WAY overdressed for today’s weather. I am not complaining-it was absolutely gorgeous-it just wasn’t cashmere and wool weather. Note to self ... use your weather app.
#whatiworetowork #businesscasual
#workstyle #officefit #officeootd

#LTKWorkwear #LTKootd #LTKOver40

Today’s Agenda:

👕 Get dressed in work appropriate clothes & VERY comfortable shoes
🚘 Drive Jeep to the Doctor [AKA recall appointment at the dealership]
🚶‍♀️Walk to the office [thus the VERY comfortable shoes]
🎧 Spend way too much time in meetings wearing a headset
📃 Draft two customer documents for review
🚘 Retrieve Jeep
💌 Drop PoshMark sales at the Post Office
🍲 Eat dinner husband cooked [Pork Enchiladas]
📺 Binge watch Foundation on Apple TV #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

#LTKOver40 #LTKootd #LTKWorkwear

Did anyone else forget how to get ready for the office?

Today feels like the most “Mondiest” of Mondays. The struggle was so real this morning. I set my alarm for the wrong time. I forgot how to turn on my flat iron (which I haven’t used in two weeks). After wearing the same pair of jeans every day for nearly two weeks (depressingly true) it was a struggle to choose from the variety of my closet. I opted for an easy outfit repeat. Three meetings in and I am already ready to go back to vacation. #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

#LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Two more days until my Holiday break begins. I’m definitely counting. Today I opted for Winter white denim paired with a cashmere sweater and a wool blazer both in a dreamy taupe. It’s the perfect neutral look for a cold and dreary Wednesday.

#LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear #LTKootd

Puffer up! Day 3 in the snowy tundra and it hasn’t gotten any warmer. Mixing some stripes with a pop of red in the form of my warmest wool sweater. One more day. #whatiworetowork #ootd #casualworkwear #businesscasual #whatiwore

#LTKWorkwear #LTKootd #LTKOver40

Layering up for a casual work day in our Michigan office. It’s cold and snowy and I’m wearing double turtlenecks to keep all the warmth in. How do you stay warm? #whatiworetowork #ootd #casualworkwear #businesscasual #snowmuchfun

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear

Travel Day

Despite both American Airlines and Delta’s best efforts I’m off to Michigan again so I’m layering up … turtleneck, cashmere sweater, puffer and more cashmere (scarf). Unlike my last trip, it’s COLD in Michigan. 🥶

Pretty sure my face at the end says everything I’m feeling about this trip (no offense to those who love the COLD). ❄️

#travelstyle #workwearinspo #workstyle #officefit #whatiwore

#LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Nothing says Monday like black, brown and denim. These boots are one of my very favs. A coworker actually thought I was wearing two different pairs when he saw them from the side. 🤣 #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear

A story of layers... in 3 parts. I should have kept layering because it’s cold outside!! I am super casual for work today as I am currently working on a proposal and my only interactions are with a Word document.
#workstyle #whatiworetowork
#corporategirlies #officefit #officeootd

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear

Applying a few go to workwear formulas to get through Wednesday. I love to pair a blazer with a turtleneck so much that I might consider this my “uniform” and I often use a “column of color” to make getting dressed for the office easy. Just pick matching top and bottoms in any color and pair with a blazer. #whatiworetowork #businesscasual #officeootd #corporatefashion #workwear

#LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear #LTKootd

Print mixing plaid and leopard in an attempt to forget the gloomy weather trying to bring me down. The boots are my only real nod to the weather (oh, and the rain jacket not pictured). #dopaminedressing #leopard #plaid #patternmixing #ootd

#LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Layer up! The first snow of the year is in the forecast for the morning. I put the odds at fifty-fifty but either way it’s going to be wet!! #whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #casualworkwear #businesscasual

#LTKootd #LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40

Switching up my uniform slightly today by exchanging a plaid blazer for a plaid jacket. I opted to wear just a cashmere turtleneck so the jeans could take center stage. The color blocking on the jeans makes them a standout, but it also makes them trickier to style. They require a solid, minimalistic top to give the jeans the opportunity to shine! Mission achieved! #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

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Switching up my uniform slightly today by exchanging a plaid blazer for a plaid jacket. I opted to wear just a cashmere turtleneck so the jeans could take center stage. The color blocking on the jeans makes them a standout, but it also makes them trickier to style. They require a solid, minimalistic top to give the jeans the opportunity to shine! Mission achieved! #whatiworetowork #workattire #ootd #workstyle #casualworkwear

I have never met a knit set I didn’t love. ❤️ Today’s set gives me the opportunity to highlight a couple of items.

First, the coat. Yes, it is still cold in Virginia and yes, this is a trench coat. But it is also raining. I am actually wearing it today for only one reason - LENGTH. This set is long, the skirt is nearly to my ankles. You have two options for coats when you are wearing something this long. You can match the length of set as I have opted to do here, or you could choose a cropped coat that ends about where the top ends. I think the longer version creates a cleaner look which is why I have opted for this trench even though it might be a touch light for today’s temps.

Point number two is not so much a style point but rather a discussion about Murphy’s law. Murphy’s law states that if you are wearing all light colors and you decide to eat buffalo hot wings for lunch you WILL spill orange hot sauce on your light colors. Luckily, I took this video before lunch and I carry tide wipes in my monster work bag. #whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #officefashion #businesscasual

#LTKgrwm #LTKWorkwear #LTKOver40

It’s #shoesday and I feel like you have come to expect something spectacular on my feet (or maybe I have come to expect spectacular shoes on Tuesdays). Either way, today I am going to deliver.

I am once again sporting my Winter Uniform. I did mix things up a little - my turtleneck is actually a hoodie which gives the whole look a Veronica Beard vibe. But the boots are what make the look. They perfectly ground the neutral blazer and denim with their fun python print. These boots are not new so the only way you are getting them is if you track them down pre-loved but they are definitely worthy of such legwork. Happy Tuesday Shoesday. #whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #officefashion #casualworkwear

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear

My Winter Uniform Forever!

Get ready for me to rock turtlenecks under blazers on repeat until spring arrives! Today, I opted for this gorgeous plaid blazer and I have no regrets. 😍

#whatiworetowork #workwearinspo #madforplaid
#workstyle #officefitout

My day started dressed for customer meetings in a gorgeous red blazer and matching belt. But after my meetings it felt too fussy so I ditched the blazer and put the belt on my pants. I didn’t love the pop of red with the monotone navy though. This caused me to immediately order the belt in navy. I now have this belt in 5 colors - or I least I will once the navy arrives. Is five too many? #askingforafriend #whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #businesscasual

#LTKWorkwear #LTKHoliday #LTKOver40

Coats have officially entered the chat ...

It’s finally the time of year when you might (read “will”) see my coat before you see my outfit. Because first impressions matter - my coat collection is almost as epic as my shoe collection. Almost.

Go big or go home. I figured I may as well start big with this playful, oversized wool beauty. I love how the stripes, leopard and plaid all work together to create a cohesive, office appropriate fit.

#whatiworetowork #workattire #corporatestyle
#workstyle #officefit

#LTKgrwm #LTKOver40 #LTKWorkwear

Sweater on, Sweater off ...

I feel like the Karate Kid ….. “Wax on, Wax off”. IYKYK. I definitely just dated myself there. The kids today are all about Cobra Kai and have no clue of the original.

I digress though. The climate in my office is sometimes sweater weather and sometimes beachier. Raise your hand if you work in the same office. 🙋‍♀️

Today I am dressed for whatever my office is going to throw at me. #whatiworetowork #worktravel #travelstyle
#workstyle #officefit

Brown Suede Boots on Repeat

The boots I keep reaching for. Polished. Hand Made. Timeless. I just hit publish on a blog post showcasing one of my most worn pieces. It includes all the ways I have styled these beauties to go to the office (and a few weekends too) — from cozy knits to fun skirts and this perfect plaid blazer moment.

📰 READ THE BLOG
🔗 https://my9to5shoes.com

✨Outfit Details:
Plaid blazer, brown cashmere turtleneck and black jeans are just a teaser for the looks on the blog and in my feed — all styled to ensure you look and feel good walking into the office.

📏 Size 8-10 M-L | 5’8 | 150lbs | 38AA

#Outfitinspiration #workwearinspo #outfitideas #fallfashion #whatiworetowork

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Parlez-vous français?

Today I am pairing faux leather pants with a sweater embroidered with my namesake. I think it translates as “beloved” - or so my mother claims. I can’t decide if I want someone to tell me if it actually means something else ...

#whatiworetowork #workattire #workstyle #casualworkwear #businesscasual

#LTKWorkwear #LTKShoeCrush #LTKOver40

Off to Michigan we go! Given the chilly forecast, I'm bringing all the cashmere and my favorite boots. Travel look complete, minus the suitcase. #whatiworetowork #travelstyle #workstyle #casualworkwear #ontheroad

#LTKOver40 #LTKdayinmylife #LTKWorkwear

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