Two Ways: Boden Stripe Dress

Dress Boden Elsa Ottoman Dress ($148)

I love a striped dress for the office.  I bought one from Banana Republic years ago, and it’s still one of my favorites.  This Elsa dress has a flattering cut and sleek style.  This Felicity & Coco dress is a nice under-$100 option.  For something with a less uniform stripe, try this Donna Morgan dress.

Plus-size?  This Bisou Bisou dress is nice.  It may fit too close to the body for a professional office, so size one size up and tailor as needed for a more forgiving fit.

Left, Earrings Vince Camuto Textured Drops ($35) Bag Kate Spade Margot Bag ($348) Shoes Head Over Heels Court Shoes ($89) Jacket Zara Long Blazer ($99)

A long blazer is one of my favorite outfit toppers.  It’s chic, slimming, and versatile.  This Zara jacket is a nice choice.  I recently bought this patterned Ivanka Trump jacket.  And I keep putting this coral Halogen topper in my cart and then taking it out (ugh, indecision).

I layered the jacket over the dress, and it felt a bit monochromatic.  So I added these shoes from Dorothy Perkins that have a hint of cobalt on the toe cap.  It’s such a fun way to mix in color.  They could also be worn in any season, which is a nice bonus.

The bag is a simple Kate Spade satchel.  For something more affordable, try this chain link dome satchel from Avenue.

I chose these earrings to pull in the shoe.  Their black and blue texture is very cool.  And I love these black and blue studs from The Affair, they bring just a hint of drama.

Right, Sunglasses Michael Kors Tortoise Sunglasses ($132) Bag Target Structured Crossbody ($27) Necklace Nenet Layered Tassel ($14) Shoes Worth an Amble Black Flat ($35)

For a casual look, I decided to keep things fairly basic.  This slim crossbody bag has an amazing shape to it, and the price tag isn’t bad either.  I also like the way the cognac contrasts with the black and white stripe.  If you prefer totes, I love the look of this Gabrielle Rocha bag.

I added the long necklace to balance the stripes a bit.  I like this inexpensive tassel with a black accent.  However, the long necklace I always recommend is this Stella & Dot Rebel necklace that I wear almost every day.

And how great are these little flats?  The texture on the front is so fun.  They give you all the joy of wearing a sandal, but are still office appropriate.  They also come in two more colors, pale beige and sparkly silver.  Add a pair of cool sunglasses, and you’re all set.