Shecky’s

Getting dressed for work can be monotonous, tedious and even downright frustrating at times. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be! With a little careful planning and some strategic budgeting, you can make your work wardrobe as exciting as your job. (Or add excitement to a job that you don’t love!) Here are my top tips for getting dressed for the office:

Plan ahead: I don’t know about you, but I’m not much of a morning person and I feel zero creativity when I’m in a rush to get ready for work. That’s why I think taking 20 minutes on the weekend to come up with some outfits can be really beneficial. I like to shut the door, put on some music and get in the zone for a little while. You will be surprised at what you can come up with if you just give yourself the space to imagine!

Write down the outfits you come up with, and create a few extras in case of weather changes. Then, throughout the week you can consult your list to find an outfit that works for your day ahead. Can’t find anything on your list that you want to wear? Revert back to a favorite outfit you’ve worn a month or so ago. (It’s perfectly fine to repeat outfits at the office!) Planning ahead will save you time—think of the wasted minutes in the morning, trying on everything you own—and make you a better dresser!

Just like J:
1. New York and Company Fitted Pencil Skirt with Flared Back, $39.95
2.Express Studio Stretch Wide Waistband Editor Pant, $59.90
3.The Limited Wide Waistband Pencil Skirt, $59.90

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