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DKNY made it clear in their fall 2011 fashion show that stripes are in – beyond the standard nautical navy/white stripe combination. This is a really easy trend to wear in the office as seen on Jaime.  Here are just some of the many cute striped shirts, jackets and dresses that would work well for [...]

Allie’s outfit looks great for the office, right?  Well, guess what?  That dress was also worn on Halloween!  She came across this dress at H&M for only $15 when trying to come up with a costume.  It’s hard to see in this picture, but the dress has fringe over it just like a flapper dress. [...]

I came across Jess’ blog, The Style Bakery, last year and have loved seeing her outfits.  What’s cool for us Americans is that Jess is a stylish blogger from Germany so it’s fun seeing the different brands she wears that we don’t have in the U.S.  Now that I think of it, I need to [...]

Allie’s outfit is a smart, stylish outfit for a casual Friday or any day you want to wear jeans (if your company allows that Monday through Thursday).  Her blazer, which looks great, is also good proof for not judging a piece of clothing by the label (see below). Top – Frenchi (Nordstrom) Jeans – Jolt [...]

I was excited when I saw this trend on the runway.  Wearing colored pants (green, blue, purple, pink) is a great way to brighten up the drab blacks and grays that are usually seen in the winter.  This is a trend though that is only appropriate for creative work environments, lika a PR or advertising [...]

I think everyone would agree with me that a good pair (or two or three) of boots is a winter staple.  Right?  They keep you warm and there are so many style variations to choose from.  I really like Alison’s boots here.  I like the brown color and the heels are the perfect size for [...]

Check out the blog Amateur Couture.  Each post is a combination of art and fashion that complement each other.  I have been a follower of the blog for a couple years and am always so amazed and impressed by how M. Fay, the blogger, comes up with all these pairings.  Well I was lucky enough [...]

If you’re in the mood for wearing jeans to work (and at a company that allows you wear them), the simplest way to make the jeans appropriate for the office is to wear them with a blazer, like this one Alison is wearing. Jacket – Vertigo (purchased at Marshalls) Jeans – Rich & Skinny (purchased [...]

Plaid has gone in and out over the years.  Remember Angela Chase’s clothes in My So-Called Life and the whole grunge period in the late 90s?  (I miss those days..)  Anyway, plaid made a comeback this year on the fall 2011 runway, like this dress by Thakoon: Plaid also works for the office, as long [...]

A sweater dress is the perfect mix of comfort + style + warmth for the office, as shown on Katherine’s outfit. Sweater dress – H&M Boots – Bandolino (from Lord & Taylor) Necklace and earrings – Banana Republic What do you wear to work?  Send me a picture!  2 outfits is even better!  kristen@theclothingmenu.com