Putting together the perfect work outfits can be a difficult decision on a daily basis. I love my work outfits and have go-to styles that are wardrobe staples. Like many of us, I own classic neutral colors including navy & gray. I put together this post to highlight one of my favorite combinations.
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Outfit Details:
Pants: Banana Republic 00P (exact or similar, my blog post)
Top: Ann Taylor Lace XXSP (similar lace + exact striped sweater)
Camisole: LOFT XXS (exact)
Belt: Talbots XS (similar, my blog post)
Shoes: Cole Haan 5.5 (similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom (similar)
Watch: Nordstrom (similar)
Handbag: Michael Kors (similar)
Why does this navy & gray combination make a perfect work outfit?
- Classic Neutral: Navy & gray are classic neutral colors that many busy professionals own. These neutrals pair well with many other brighter colors. But they also look great together, especially when you keep the neutrals throughout the outfit. I kept navy throughout this work outfit with my Ann Taylor lace tee, Loft camisole, Talbots belt & Cole Haan bow pumps. Navy is the primary color and is accented with gray trousers & a tan handbag. Here are several options for gray trousers with different shades of gray & fit styles:
- Easily add Texture: When you are wearing all neutral colors, it is easy to add in texture to an outfit to make one piece visually pop. I added in texture to this outfit with a gorgeous lace tee from Ann Taylor. Now there is a pop of texture in a predominately navy & gray work outfit. Here are several options for adding texture to your work outfit with navy lace tops:
- Easily add Accessories: Neutral colors make accessorizing even easier. You can add in pops of color with accessories or keep classic neutral colors with accessories. I chose to keep some classic items with a pearl necklace from my aunt, rose gold watch, Talbots navy belt and neutral tan handbag. Easily change out the necklace, add in a bracelet or a bright handbag to this outfit. Here are several ideas for adding color to this outfit with accessories:
I want to end this post with a few comments on my brand choices for these wardrobe staples. I am very brand loyal, as you can read in my intro sidebar (to the right) & have probably noticed from my outfits on social media/blog posts. I trust and highly recommend the brands I have selected for this outfit and the recommended items in my product images you can scroll through. These brands include: Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Loft, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Talbots, Alex & Ani, Kate Spade, M. Gemi (my reviews HERE sandals or HERE heels), Cole Haan, and Michael Kors. I own all of these brands & will slowly be posting specific details on why I love these brands or specific items but if want your questions answered now, simply contact me. I love hearing from my readers!
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Jessica Louie, PharmD, APh, BCCCP is the CEO of Clarify, Simplify, Align and Host of The Burnout Doctor Podcast. Dr. Louie uses her signature Burnout Doctor Method to coach burned out pharmacists & professionals to simplify because work-life balance is a LIE. Align work into your life & break free from people pleasing, perfectionism and thrive in life on YOUR TERMS.