*Jenna*
So the exciting news is that I got the job! I am now an
employed interior designer, can't wait to start! For the last month I have
slowly been starting to put together my work-clothes-wardrobe. I have had to
upgrade my closet to include stunning work outfits instead of just my favourite
casuals and glitzy 'going out' clothes.
I am going to take you through the items I have bought to start my wardrobe. When you are starting a work wardrobe from scratch you may have to spend a fair bit of money as it is important the basics are of good quality so that they last you years. You can then supplement the basics with more affordable items as if you cleverly mix a cheaper item with something more expensive, it can make the whole outfit look glamorous and sophisticated.
I set aside a large budget to start off my wardrobe and have decided to then put away a smaller sum every month from my salary to build up my wardrobe with a few more pieces.
Some of the best things you can get to start out your professional wardrobe include:
1) A dress that makes you feel like a million bucks!
I love dresses as you put it on, accessorize it and you have a great outfit. When you are in a rush it's nice not to have to co-ordinate a top and bottom. I stumbled upon this dress at the Killarney Mall's Woolworths for R199 and fell in love. The royal blue looks amazing with my skin tone and I love that the thin belt cinches in my waist. I do, however, want to buy a statement necklace to compliment the outfit as I feel the dress is too plain to wear it to work with no necklace.
2) A smart pair of black pants which are well-tailored.
Black pants go with pretty much everything, so buying them as a basic item insures you can mix and match it with many different tops to create many outfits. This will therefore offer you extreme versatility. I bought a really smart pair of black pants with gold stud details at Sandton's Woolworths for R299.
3) A pencil skirt.
A skirt provides a more feminine alternate to pants. When it comes to skirts there are three flattering lengths: just above the knee, just below the knee and floor length. Three quarter lengths divide up the leg to the eye and makes you look more chunky and shortens you, so please try and avoid these. High-waisted skirts have the advantage of making your legs appear longer and are currently in fashion. I bought a really beautiful high-waisted black skirt which falls just below the knee. I bought it from Zara for R399.
4) A pretty white blouse.
What is more classic than a white blouse? It should be the staple item in any work wardrobe. It is sophisticated and doesn't force a statement. I bought two white blouses from Zara to start off my wardrobe. Zara has really stunning high quality work clothes, though they can be a bit pricey. The first blouse is a short sleeve, stylish blouse with diamanté details on the sleeves for R499. The second is a long sleeve, sheer silk blouse with gold stud details for R599. I have paired both the tops with the pants and skirt and am happy with how they look.
5) A patterned blouse.
It is nice to have a change from white blouses. So also think about buying other blouses and tops in colours and designs you like so that you have some variety in your outfits. I bought a really lovely black and white striped blouse from Woolworths for R250.
6) Pretty, comfortable pumps / flats.
Find pumps which are feminine and stylish. You will have to walk a lot in them , so make sure they fit your feet comfortably. I found a pair of purple pumps with gold edging from Mr Price for only R79. They look like quality shoes. This here is an example of what I said about mixing expensive items with more affordable items.
7)A well-tailored blazer.
I bought two blazers when I was away over the December holidays. Blazers are amazing for the work place as they are easy to wear and immediately smarten up an outfit. I bought a red blazer from Mango and a black blazer from Zara (which I have seen in the SA Zara stores).
I hope this post gives any of you starting new jobs, like me, some useful help as you start your own professional wardrobe!
All the best
Xxx
Jen
I am going to take you through the items I have bought to start my wardrobe. When you are starting a work wardrobe from scratch you may have to spend a fair bit of money as it is important the basics are of good quality so that they last you years. You can then supplement the basics with more affordable items as if you cleverly mix a cheaper item with something more expensive, it can make the whole outfit look glamorous and sophisticated.
I set aside a large budget to start off my wardrobe and have decided to then put away a smaller sum every month from my salary to build up my wardrobe with a few more pieces.
Some of the best things you can get to start out your professional wardrobe include:
1) A dress that makes you feel like a million bucks!
I love dresses as you put it on, accessorize it and you have a great outfit. When you are in a rush it's nice not to have to co-ordinate a top and bottom. I stumbled upon this dress at the Killarney Mall's Woolworths for R199 and fell in love. The royal blue looks amazing with my skin tone and I love that the thin belt cinches in my waist. I do, however, want to buy a statement necklace to compliment the outfit as I feel the dress is too plain to wear it to work with no necklace.
2) A smart pair of black pants which are well-tailored.
Black pants go with pretty much everything, so buying them as a basic item insures you can mix and match it with many different tops to create many outfits. This will therefore offer you extreme versatility. I bought a really smart pair of black pants with gold stud details at Sandton's Woolworths for R299.
3) A pencil skirt.
A skirt provides a more feminine alternate to pants. When it comes to skirts there are three flattering lengths: just above the knee, just below the knee and floor length. Three quarter lengths divide up the leg to the eye and makes you look more chunky and shortens you, so please try and avoid these. High-waisted skirts have the advantage of making your legs appear longer and are currently in fashion. I bought a really beautiful high-waisted black skirt which falls just below the knee. I bought it from Zara for R399.
4) A pretty white blouse.
What is more classic than a white blouse? It should be the staple item in any work wardrobe. It is sophisticated and doesn't force a statement. I bought two white blouses from Zara to start off my wardrobe. Zara has really stunning high quality work clothes, though they can be a bit pricey. The first blouse is a short sleeve, stylish blouse with diamanté details on the sleeves for R499. The second is a long sleeve, sheer silk blouse with gold stud details for R599. I have paired both the tops with the pants and skirt and am happy with how they look.
5) A patterned blouse.
It is nice to have a change from white blouses. So also think about buying other blouses and tops in colours and designs you like so that you have some variety in your outfits. I bought a really lovely black and white striped blouse from Woolworths for R250.
6) Pretty, comfortable pumps / flats.
Find pumps which are feminine and stylish. You will have to walk a lot in them , so make sure they fit your feet comfortably. I found a pair of purple pumps with gold edging from Mr Price for only R79. They look like quality shoes. This here is an example of what I said about mixing expensive items with more affordable items.
7)A well-tailored blazer.
I bought two blazers when I was away over the December holidays. Blazers are amazing for the work place as they are easy to wear and immediately smarten up an outfit. I bought a red blazer from Mango and a black blazer from Zara (which I have seen in the SA Zara stores).
I hope this post gives any of you starting new jobs, like me, some useful help as you start your own professional wardrobe!
All the best
Xxx
Jen
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