Savvy Southern Chic: summer work wear

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

10 pieces 10 outfits summer work capsule

I love the idea of 10x10 challenges, or 7x7, or 30x30. I sometimes pick a number for myself just to challenge myself and get out of a rut. Even if I don't follow through with the whole idea of wearing only those 10 or so pieces for 10 or so days, it helps me create new outfits and have some outfits on standy by for when I don't won't to think about what to wear.

I recently created a ten piece work capsule from my closet to help me get through the last days of summer. I did not include shoes. Some people do, but I love shoes and think they can change the whole look and vibe of an outfit just like accessories so I don't limit myself on shoes in a capsule.

Below are the ten pieces I chose plus the outfits. Some items are exact and some are similar to the ones in my closet.

Summer work attire and Five for Friday

I shamelessly admitted on Wednesday that I copied an outfit straight from Pinterest, and today I'm not afraid to admit that I copied this summer work outfit from a fellow blogger, Jo-Lynne Shane. I don't have the exact same pieces, but they are very similar and I was happy to be able to recreate this outfit from my closet.

Shop my closet

The past few weeks have been really busy and this one and the next will be no different. It is taking a toll on me and I didn't feel even feel like putting together a blog post last night. I went straight to bed after dinner. I don't even have any pictures edited ahead, so no time for putting together a full post.

However, I did play around with some of the pieces in my poshmark closet over the weekend to create some outfits, so today is as good a day as any to share those.

All of these pieces are in good shape. Most of them are for sale because they don't fit me anymore.

This cute sundress and cardigan are perfect to finish the summer in and the dress could be layered with a denim jacket and boots for the fall. The colors are perfect for it.

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Dress- Target
cardigan- Target
bracelet- handmade
shoes- Aerosoles

Summer Work Wear

More summer touches

Blazer- The Limited

blouse-thrifted option option

pants- The Limited

shoes- Payless option option

earrings- online boutique option

Happy Friday!

Today I'm sharing another look that I've made more summer appropriate with a bright colored blouse and peep toe booties. It's very hard to stay cool and look summer appropriate in an office that calls for conservative business wear, but with a few switches your basic dark suits can be worn year round. A bright colored blouse or accessory and lighter shoes are one of the easiest switches to make. What are your tricks for summer work wear?

Did you know that I have some great summer pieces listed in my Poshmark closet? Come check them out and make me an offer- no reasonable offer is refused. I have a cute white Banana Republic fit and flare skirt that would make someone a great summer piece, a cute cardigan that would look great over this sundress, and this fabulous Loft leopard pencil skirt that all need a good home.