When it comes to pattern mixing for the office, I try to keep it a little more understated. In a more conservative environment, bright clashing prints can come off as inappropriate; however, keeping the patterns in the same color family isn’t quite as loud. It still looks modern and fresh without being too flashy.
Minimal accessories and neutral shoes also keep this outfit work appropriate.
Top: J.Crew (Men’s) Slim Secret Wash (similar – $24), Blazer: Kenar (similar – $15), Pants: J.Crew – $25!, Shoes: J.Crew Viv Flat (similar – $35), Necklace: c/o Apricot Lane
Do you have to dress more conservatively for work?
Cute! My dress code at work is casual- I wear jeans and a sweater or blouse usually. Sometimes I wish I had to dress up though!
Love the pattern mixing. You look so pretty, totally the best dressed in your office I bet!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Loving this look, and fortunately I can wear whatever I want to work, he he.
As for yesterday’s post. I think if you want to change it up go for it! It’s always better to do it sooner rather than later. I’ve stayed with a couple blogs as they’ve migrated. As long as I like them I’ll follow them wherever 🙂
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Love this pretty outfit! this would be the perfect casual look for my office!
I want that blazer! I’m obsessed!!!
Adorable look. Love the striped blazer <3
xx
Mira
Such a great work appropriate outfit! Love the stripes on that blazer!
xo Dina
Sweetest Somethings
You’re the cutest! I can pretty go as fancy or as casual (but not TOO casual) as I’d like for work. I’m in a creative fashion environment, which is fun because anything goes! Love your red pants!
These two prints work SO well together and I love that it’s office appropriate. My office is super casual though so I can pretty much wear whatever I want!
-Sharon
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This is so cute! I think the patterns are perfectly matched and it is completely office appropriate.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
Love the look and that necklace! xo, Julie
Absolutely love this outfit Lauren. Gorgeous. I wear scrubs at work but I wish i could wear something like this. I”m hosting a link up next Thursday March 28, hope you can join.
Agi:)
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I love that striped blazer on you! And those pointy flats, what a steal! Have a great weekend Lauren!
xo jen
Love your blazer! I work in a casual environment but I always dress a tinge more conservatively than I would outside of the office.
Kristina
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I’m a Pilates instructor so I wear work out clothes to work, but I love the red pants and the striped blazer! This is something you could wear anytime!
Absolutely gorgeous, so pretty Lauren!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
i LOVE that necklace! It looks so great with this outfit (I’m so used to seeing pattern mixing now that I didn’t even think twice about seeing it on you!)
You have such a great eye for mixing patterns! LOVE this 🙂
xo, tasha
twenty-something blog
Love the red white and blue!! So summery, and I like how you mixed the patterns 🙂
xoxo,
Caitlin @ Charmcolorfully.com
love this look! stripes are my fave and this looks so great with that necklace! new follower from the i heart bloglovin hop 🙂
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How cute! I love stripes and gingham together. I am really lucky because I can wear pretty much whatever I want to work- no one except other people in the office ever see me. I always try to look cute, but not overly professional. Even the people that go on sales calls don’t dress really professional, just cute. What you have on in this post is like what I would wear to work.
I love the stripes and gingham…you just gave me several outfit ideas!! I have to dress more conservativesly for my office so I’ve been trying to spice it up.
Sharon from The Tiny Heart sent me over!
-AJ
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Love the pattern-mixing! Great outfit.