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Casual Style, Fall/Winter, Style · 10 September 2012

Work It!

Wearing: DEPT dress // Essentiel bag // Twice as Nice earrings
I’ve been getting a few questions about work wear so I thought I’d show you something I’d wear to a day of meeting clients as a social worker. I am starting my last bachelor year next Monday (yikes!), so I don’t have a real job yet, but do have internships during my education. I had an office internship at an elderly home last year, and I have another office internship coming up this year. As an intern I pretty much have carte blanche, but there are a few rules I try follow when I get dressed in the morning.

My basic rule is to dress so that I look approachable. People should feel at ease around me because as a social worker I am their counselor and guide and I am the one they have to tell all about themselves and their life. So in contrast to a lot of classic offices black and grey are not the best color options when I’m meeting clients. I do sometimes wear these colors when I have a meeting with the big chief though. There are the obvious rules like: no cleavage, no short skirts/shorts and no stiletto’s and thirdly: I try to radiate personality. This actually aligns with the first rule. My appearance is a big part of the impression I make on others. I try to look inviting by wearing a smile all the time (not when discussing serious problems, of course) and I try to dress colorful.

The dress I’m wearing today is the perfect work dress for me. It’s long enough, and when layered with a tank top, the cleavage isn’t too bad. The fun leaf print and marine blue color make the look more soft than an all black two piece suit. I wasn’t at work when we took these photos, so that’s why I’m wearing my pretty heels, but I can easily switch to a pair of flats for the office. 
The Big Bang Theory just ended, so that means I have to wrap this post up. I promised K we’d play Call Of Duty together. I’m going to K-I-C-K H-I-S A-S-S! 
Have a good one folks!

PS: What’s with the invisible cellphone in the second picture? 

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  1. punkychewster says

    10 September 2012 at 17:24

    A very sensible choice for an outfit! Two thumbs up!

    Reply
  2. Fay says

    10 September 2012 at 18:56

    Dat jurkje staat je super leuk! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Kristian says

    10 September 2012 at 19:04

    Hmmm, I never thought about what you would want to wear as a social worker before, but these all make sense. They are kind of the same rules for teachers too!

    Very cute outfit, btw.

    Reply
  4. Katherine / Of Corgis and Cocktails says

    10 September 2012 at 19:24

    i love this look for work. i always pair fun dresses with cardigans, or blazers for something a little more upscale. it also totally depends on your industry – if i looked too professional in an interview it could be bad as it shows im not creative enough. anyhow – LOVE that bag. and i love that you play games with your man – i'm going home to a night of guild wars 2 with my hubby
    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    10 September 2012 at 19:57

    I love that you write during Big Bang Theory and then rush off to go kick some boyfriend ass, haha. Also, I think this look meets all of the style requirements handed to you, so nice job! (: I dig it.

    Reply
  6. Nathalie Van den Berg says

    10 September 2012 at 21:40

    idd perfecte outfit voor een professionele omngeving!
    http://www.curlsandbags.com

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    10 September 2012 at 23:02

    AWESOME! I used to play call of duty with my ex all the time… I think that's one of the only things I miss about that relationship.. lol
    You work outfit is great. It's neat that you have to think about what colours you're wearing and what it says about you. Kind of fun ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  8. garde says

    11 September 2012 at 00:05

    very nice look!

    new look
    http://www.showroomdegarde.blogspot.com.es/2012/09/paradise.html

    Reply
  9. Wren KW says

    11 September 2012 at 00:09

    I love that "radiate personality" rule. It's brilliant and I am definitely going to keep that in mind. I hope your last year is amazing and that you beat Kenneth at COD. I believe in you.

    And now I'm going to watch The Big Bang Theory. Haha.

    Wren

    Reply
  10. Jamie Rose says

    11 September 2012 at 00:41

    You look so pretty and professional! That dress looks great on you. I'm loving your bag too. I need one like that! I'm going to have to wear professional clothes one of these days. I can't say I'm looking forward to it too much. But at least I can wear pretty dresses. I don't think the no stilletto rule applies in the states though. I'm pretty sure business-y people wear those all the time haha

    Reply
  11. Megan Ann says

    11 September 2012 at 03:48

    This is such a cute look! I love the pattern of this dress. An the Big Bang Theory is one of the best shows of ALL TIME!

    xo, Megan

    indie flower

    Reply
  12. Angie Bailey says

    11 September 2012 at 04:12

    You look lovely, that dress is a gorgeous color. ๐Ÿ˜€ Also, yay for Call of Duty!!!

    Reply
  13. Mica says

    11 September 2012 at 07:38

    beautiful dress! I really like the colour and print, great for the office ๐Ÿ™‚

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

    Reply
  14. Annie says

    11 September 2012 at 11:01

    That dress is SO pretty on you, and love that bag…perfect for fall!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    11 September 2012 at 15:11

    I love this look! It's so versatile – I could probably wear that to the office and out on a lunch date. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  16. Absolutely Mrs. K says

    11 September 2012 at 16:17

    oh wow i love you with that dress, perfect shape and i love love love the electric blue on you, such an amazing color for your fabulous porcelain skin

    Reply
  17. Tami Marie says

    11 September 2012 at 22:47

    Totally adorable. I teach five year olds so unfortunately I can't wear cute dresses like that to work…well, unless I want little handprints all over them. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    Thanks,
    Tami

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  18. Sabrina says

    11 September 2012 at 23:16

    This is definitely a very work-appropriate outfit! Love that simple but pretty and flattering blue wrap dress and those nude heels (the latter of which I am still looking for, because of how much they flatter legs). I especially love how that shade of blue flatters your enviably perfect skin and bright hair! ๐Ÿ™‚

    With love from San Francisco, California, USA,
    Sabrina
    http://www.rougespark.com

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  19. Madalynne says

    12 September 2012 at 16:20

    Oh yes, approachability in your outfit is key when dressing for work. Like you said, you want people to want to talk to you and not feel intimidated. You're outfit does all of this and more

    Reply
  20. Cambria says

    12 September 2012 at 16:26

    Great work outfit…I just love the pretty print! And nude pumps make your legs look miles long ๐Ÿ™‚

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. EverythingPrettyGirls says

    12 September 2012 at 19:10

    I love work outfit posts! Thatโ€™s my biggest challenge – i am fine for weekends and evenings, but to look really cute and professional is hard sometimes. You look beautiful, as always!

    xo everything-pretty.com

    Reply
  22. Francesca Giusti says

    12 September 2012 at 22:03

    love this dress and also your blog! It's so nice!!! I follow you!
    Pass to my blog and if it likes you follow me too, I will be so glad ๐Ÿ˜€
    kisses
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/

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  23. stรฉ (StyleLab) says

    13 September 2012 at 12:58

    Leuke werkoutfit! Je tas doet me spontaan terug verlangen naar de Mulberry Alexa (die al hรฉรฉl lang op mijn wish list staat >.<)

    Reply
  24. Shanti says

    14 September 2012 at 14:32

    love that blue print on you! great shoes and bag. love the rock wall background!

    Reply
  25. Lippylash says

    14 September 2012 at 17:43

    Heel mooi kleedje en staat je super goed!

    Reply

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