Boarding Zone: Loft Style

Boarding Zone: 1 Dress 2 Ways by carryonstyle featuring a striped blazer

Blonde + Blonde striped blazer, $47 / Loft / MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors pumps / Michael Kors leather tote, $155 / Gold clutch, $63 / Fendi red jewelry, $135 / H&M earrings, $6.25

This week's Boarding Zone post is highlighting this dress I bought on Sunday at Ann Taylor Loft.  I love the color, cut, fit, and feel of this dress.

Client Meeting: 

This pink dress is so on trend and can be worn with a variety of different accents.  Because its solid, I thought this striped jacket was perfect complement to add a bit of drama.  If stripes aren't your thing, then a solid black or white blazer would work too.

I would keep accessories to a minimum, because the jacket is busy, all you really need is a sleek tote and some stylish black pumps to put it all together. 

Business Dinner: 

I picked this orange belt with gold accents, because I'm loving the pink and orange color blocking I see everywhere.  To highlight the belt's gold accents, I decided to go for the gold with these beautiful shoes.

I would wear my hair down in loose waves so these dangling earrings would peek through.  The gold clutch and peep-toe pumps finish these outfit off nicely.

Work Kit - Shoes

Work Kit - Shoes by carryonstyle featuring flat heels

When building your basic work-kit, you probably don't want to spend a lot of money on a lot of different shoes, so we always recommend starting with the well made basic shoes, in brown, black and taupe or cream in whatever heel height you feel comfortable in.

These basics will get you through most office environments then you can start adding different styles and colors, even red.

Red seems to be one of those colors that can cross the line from work-appropriate to vampy in a matter of seconds, so I actually have 2 different red shoes:  one with a 2.5 in heel for work and a 3.5 inch heel for not work.

Tip:  If you've never worn brighter color shoes, you can wear them with slacks, so you are just showing a peep of color.

Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto high heels, $505
Bcbg max azria shoes, $295
Tory burch flat, $195
MICHAEL Michael Kors high heels, 168 CAD
White House Black Market black high heels, $108
Lauren Ralph Lauren leather pumps, $98
Lauren Ralph Lauren high heels, $98
Report flat heels, $52
G by Guess high heels, $50
Zara shoes, $50
Mango ballet flat, £35

Basic Suit: Pants

Basic Suit: Pants by carryonstyle featuring michael kors pumps

Marc by Marc Jacobs button shirt, $230
HUGO slimming pants, $270
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors pumps, 100 CAD
H M metal jewelry, £3.99
Bracelet
* Lizzy Beige & Cream Laptop Bag Case - Forever New, 50 AUD

Basic Suit: Skirt and Blouse

Basic Suit: Skirt and Blouse by carryonstyle featuring a polyester shirt

H M polyester shirt, £20
Hugo, $140
MICHAEL Michael Kors high heel shoes, 100 CAD
Levi Strauss Co fold over clutch, $48
Kate Spade flower necklace, $498
White House Black Market nickel free jewelry, $28

Dashing from Airport to Clients

Going from the airport straight to the client site, sometimes makes it more difficult to dress.  You want to be comfortable, but need to look professional and as unwrinkled as possible.  This is a classic, minimalistic look that is suited for most business sites


Merino wool top, $160
Ted Baker double breasted coat, £125
J Crew cotton pencil skirt, $110
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors heels, 168 CAD
J Crew vintage leather tote, $348
TopShop silk shawl, £35