Working week-ends? Well, it’s the week-end, yes! BUT…it’s also time to wrap up those year-end financials, close on the last quarter of 2013, which for many means….going to the office on the week-end! Working in the office outside of the 9-to-5 usual timeframe can bring quite a few wardrobe dilemmas and mishaps, so for those among us who’ll be commuting in this week-end and the next few week-ends (sigh!), here are a few wardrobe options that won’t make you look like you just rolled out of bed in your favorite (but oh so unflattering) sweats…
- The Structured Yet Fun Jacket: for the week-end at the office, you can still be
Structured Jacket The Limited – $64.80
comfortable in professional style, pairing your nice jeans (please leave your ripped jeans at home) with a nice tailored jacket with a bit of an edge. We found this textured striped one button blazer that just made us gasp in fashion pleasure! It’s distinguished yet fresh, and is on sale for $64.80 at The Limited. Added bonus: this chic jacket can certainly transition from your week-end jeans-combo to any weekday outfit! Did you say be-au-ti-ful?
- The Comfy Sweater Coat: If you need an added layer for warmth, and really do
Sweater coat – Jessica London – $54.99
not feel like sporting your winter coat on week-ends at the office, the sweater coat is a nice, comfortable, yet still polished enough for work alternative. For our purposes, we’ve selected this elegant and colorful plus-size sweater coat from Jessica London. I love the burnt orange color, the straight silhouette and cowl neckline, which all give this coat a modern yet classic allure. At $54.99, it’s a good buy and comes in pine green, dark red, and coffee bean, all in plus sizes.
- The Stylish Peacoat: For warmer winter days, the peacoat is also a great
Trina Turk “Abby” Peacoat – Nordstrom – $259.90
alternative. It’s more casual, but still sophisticated enough. It can also showcase a nice pair of jeans and elegant boots (please know your office), without seeming overly stuffy or extremely casual. For our pick, we’ve selected the Trina Turk “Abby” zip peacoat, available at Nordstrom. It is a bit on our higher price end (we like to keep our fashion picks within the affordable range), at $259.90 (down from $395 though). With cozy rib-knit collar edged with lambskin leather and a cutaway, asymmetrical-zip front, it is definitely on the modern side of the fashion spectrum range! But we love love the look, edgy but modern and professional, the right compromise between your traditional 9-to-5 style and your more laid-back week-ends at work!
What would you wear to work at the office on week-ends? Please chime in!
The Corporate Sister.
