Over the past two weeks, while shopping for separates and shirts, you may have noticed that I’ve strayed from my strategized, “make a list, buy what you need” type of shopping. With the number of tops you need in your wardrobe and the sheer variety of options, it’s hard to plan ahead.
However, the game changes with bags, belts, and shoes. There is still a ton of variety. However, little of it is work appropriate. And if you’re only buying one or two of each, you need to be sure they’re the best fit for you and the office.
For the first post, I'll start with belts - bags and shoes are up next:
Buy two basic belts – one in black and brown – that keep your pants up. Because one time, my boss got a delivery, and when she crouched to pick the box up off the floor, she put her fairly racy underwear on display and didn’t even realize it. Always wear a belt if you’re wearing low-rise pants or a shirt that you keep un-tucked and you’ll avoid the embarrassment. Leather is best since they won't stretch or crack as easily.
Belts can also be decorative and worn on top of a blazer to give it a different look. I became obsessed with this look after seeing it on Express’s website. Because my blazers are so plain, belting them makes them look like completely different pieces and it gives me some help creating a feminine shape. Best part? Just about any belt works: skinny belts, wide belts, stretchy belts, chain belts, d-ring belts, braided, colored, etc. They can also make a cardigan look more professional and put together since they give a flimsy knit more structure. My favorites are a set of skinny belts I lifted from my mom’s closet. Most of them are probably from the late 70’s and early 80’s, but they’re all made of great leather that’s held up throughout the years.
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