SUMMER OFFICE WORK WEAR – FUNCTIONAL FASHION

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For those of you who don’t know, when I am not blogging during the evenings and weekends, I work full-time Monday-Friday, 9-5pm as a Content and Outreach Manager at a digital marketing agency in Cheshire. We have a pretty casual ethic in our office and can wear what we like to work, but most days I like to add a casual / smart twist with a functional look that is also fashionable.

There seems to be a stigma around what women should wear in the workplace and many people still feel as though they have to wear a corporate suit in an office setting. But you can incorporate the latest trends into your working wardrobe, as long as you are wearing suitable lengths, patterns and materials.

Dorothy Perkins Workwear on fashion blog
Button up denim skirt

In winter I find that a functional smart / casual work look can be made fashionable by adding layers to your look, but in the hotter months of the year I like to beat the heat at work by wearing knee length skirts, floaty tops that are not revealing, lightweight outerwear and sensible yet light shoes, such as flat sandals or pumps.

My favourite way of achieving a functional fashion Summer wardrobe for work, is to mix casual elements – such as denim pieces and plain shirts and t-shirts – with tailored vibes, whether that be a lightweight blazer, structured gilet or comfortable trousers. Then I always look to use accessories to update my look for the current season trends. So with snakeskin being huge this season, I have paired my very 70’s denim button down skirt with a plain boho inspired shirt and sleeveless jacket with this beautiful pair of lace up snakeskin flats, which are currently on sale at just £16 and also incorporate the lace up trend for SS15 too!

Work Wear inspiration on fashion blog with Dorothy PerkinsDorothy Perkins Workwear on lurchhoundloves fashion blog

For this post I have teamed up with Dorothy Perkins, to share with you my Summer work wear personality and how I rock the ‘Functional Fashion’ trend for my office wardrobe. You can find out what ‘Summer Work Wear Personality’ you are with Dorothy Perkins’s fun quiz, which you can take online here. This will then help you to shape your office wardrobe with key pieces for your work wear personality and you can shop styles to suit your personality on their site here.

I would love to know what Summer work wear personality you are after taking the quiz and how you like to dress for work, so do let me know in the comments below. I have also listed similar items so you can re-create the look below.


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16 Comments

  1. 24/07/15 / 4:46 am

    Love this look. I'm lucky in that I either wear a uniform for the clinical side of my job, or have a pretty relaxed office dress code…can always do with more inspiration though so I'm loving this post x

  2. 24/07/15 / 9:09 am

    Thanks Babe – I wish though! You will have to let me know when you make the move to Manchester! xx

  3. 24/07/15 / 9:18 am

    I know, so did I, they are so stylish for just £20! xx

  4. 24/07/15 / 9:19 am

    It is good when you can wear what you want to the office isn't it. So can we, jeans, tees, trainers, you name it! xx

  5. 24/07/15 / 1:13 pm

    What a great look! That shirt is just gorgeous! xxx

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  6. 31/07/15 / 7:21 am

    Your eyes look so depply and beautiful, More go to sharing for tiffany lighting.

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