Spring and summer style tends to be more casual and breezy than winter style, and it’s easy for that style philosophy to creep into the workplace. It’s important to find the balance, recognizing some items that can go from weekend to work. This pretty pale pink sweatshirt from LOFT is the perfect example. I’m wearing a size small, though I could have easily purchased a medium for a more relaxed, weekend only vibe (and I’m considering that for the white one!). You can also layer on a dressy necklace, pair it with black trousers or do a half-tuck into a pencil skirt for a fresh spring look.
Of course this won’t work in all office settings, however in many it does… mine included (especially since I’m now working from a home office!)…. and an easy swap of the espadrille wedges (a new favorite; remember this post with all that how-to-wear inspiration?) to a nude heel makes it even more professional.
GET THE LOOK
Blush sweatshirt: LOFT (wearing size small)
Chinos: J. Crew Factory (wearing size 2)
Wedges: Steve Madden via DSW
Necklace: Gorjana
Ring: BaubleBar
Tote: c/o Tory Burch (older; cute multi-color totes here, here and here)
PS: looking for more spring style inspiration? If you’re local to me, join me next Wednesday, April 19th for a panel discussion and fashions how with Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County (an awesome nonprofit I’m involved with). It’s all happening at the Palm Beach Outlets — no pressure, but I would love to meet & see you… and I promise it will be lots of fun with professional style inspiration for all shapes and sizes! For more info, head to the event Facebook page.
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Heidi
April 13, 2017 at 1:36 PMI wish I could come to the panel, what a cool thing to be a part of! Loving these wedges too, they actually look comfortable!
Heidi || Wishes & Reality
Stephanie
April 13, 2017 at 11:43 AMLove the outfit! Looks so comfy and chic!
Sam
April 13, 2017 at 10:42 AMAll about “dressier” sweatshirts! Sometimes you just want to be comfy, but you still need to look put together. This look is perfect for those days!
xx
Sam
Alyson
April 16, 2017 at 9:15 PMEXACTLY! You totally get it. 🙂
amy
April 13, 2017 at 10:39 AMI just bought those same shoes, they are wonderful. Fabulous early spring look! I love the bag!
Alyson
April 16, 2017 at 9:17 PMTotally agree, Amy… they’re super comfy! And, thanks… it’s fun to bring back out springy looks!
Lauren
April 13, 2017 at 7:07 AMI love pink and navy together. I definitely don’t wear this combination often enough!
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Alyson
April 16, 2017 at 9:18 PMTotally agree; it’s one of my favorite color combos, too!