Wear to Work – Autumn/Winter

As someone who officially has a full-time job, I’ve had to compile a work wardrobe. I try to keep my work wardrobe fairly simple and only buy pieces that will mix and match with what I currently have. My office is officially business casual, but tends to be a little more casual than business, so most of these recommendations will fit into that atmosphere. Today, I’m sharing a few must-have pieces to wear to work this autumn and winter!

Your Workwear Essentials for Autumn & Winter

Chunky Cardigan

I don’t know about you, but my office gets pretty cold when it’s cool outside! (It’s always either 68 or 83 degrees – never in between.) I’m always sure to have a thick sweater or wrap to keep me warm. I love any piece of clothing that is basically like wearing a blanket, so sweaters and wraps are a must for me!

Long Sleeved Dress

I love a good dress, but they can be difficult to wear in the winter (especially if your office is on the colder side). During the cooler months, it’s essential to have a nice long-sleeved dress made of thick fabric. I prefer autumn/winter dresses that are a bit shorter than knee length, because I think that looks better with tights (another winter must-have).

Loafers

I keep seeing photos of my favorite style bloggers wearing loafers, and it’s making me feel like I need to get a pair! A nice pair of pointed-toe loafers can make anything from jeans to workwear to dresses look chic and put-together. And good loafers are a really timeless addition to any wardrobe!

Polished Trousers

I recently bought a pair of the Harper Trousers from Old Navy, and I’ve been loving them for cooler weather! They keep me warm and look great with a long sleeved shirt or sweater tucked in. I’d recommend the brushed twill – it’s super soft and looks great!

Colored Coat

I bought a burgundy peacoat several years ago, and not only is it still in great shape, but I get tons of compliments on it! It’s warm, timeless, and totally office-appropriate. It looks great over my often all-neutral wardrobe, so I love to wear it to work in the winter! I’m totally crushing over coats in pink right now – check out some of my favorites below.

Ankle Boots

I love ankle boots, because they’re easy to dress up or down. Pair a black pair with tights and a dress, or wear a brown pair with dark jeans and a nice shirt (if jeans are permissible at your office). I’d recommend going with dressier pairs if you’re going to be wearing them to work.

I hope these suggestions help you build a better work wardrobe during the cooler months of the year! What is your top wear to work item for the fall and winter?

Lately / Meal Plan

Hey all! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted on here – I’ve been super busy with starting a new job, moving, and trying to get this whole “adult” thing figured out! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately and what we’re cooking this week – I wanted to be sure to share because we tried several new recipes that we really enjoyed.

We’ve been up to a lot in the past few months, so I’ll try to recap the past few months concisely!

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Our trusty van died, so we had to unexpectedly get TWO cars (since I needed one for work, too) – a Prius that is in great shape and a Jeep Compass that is turning out to be a lot more time and money than we originally expected. I also had to buy a new computer after mine totally stopped working, so I guess it’s a good thing that we’re a two-income household right now, hah!

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We celebrated 1 year of marriage, and also recently visited the place where Scott proposed. It’s one of our favorite spots, especially when all the autumn foliage is out!

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We’ve been enjoying lots of late summer and autumn things, like camping and apple picking. The weather this autumn has been GORGEOUS, so I’ve been enjoying the sun and warmth!


Meal Plan / Week of 10-31-16

We really liked the Parmesan Crusted Chicken and the Zuppa Toscana – I’d recommend both recipes! (Note: we rarely follow these recipes exactly. We typically modify them to make them easier or fit what we have on hand better.)