I just started an Instagram account@clothesforwork Come follow me. I give much more detailed advice and guidance on how to achieve work looks over there.

A perfectly tailored suit (in pinstripe or plaid) is in season now. However, given how easy this look is to pull off, and that these suits never go out of style, I’d say this is a buy-now and wear-forever work look.

Lanvin inspiration

All that glitters is gold- perfect #ootd for first day of closing. Where are all my #accountants at? #feminism #fashiondiaries #gwdcfw #workwear #wiw #ootn #worklook #9to5 #workstyle #corporatefashion #officelook #officestyle #businesswear #businessfashion

Finally was warm enough to break out a skirt! Black blouse with ruffles, red woven skirt from @thelimited with a pearl belt with @Swarovski jewels from my collection. Perfect #workoutfit #ootd #wiw #workwear #workstyle #whatimwearing #businessfashion #corporatefashion #workinggirl #businesschic

Here’s to hoping this is the last day I have to wear a turtleneck!

Shop for this belt at meredithmaycollection.weebly.com #fashion #dailylook #workstyle #wib4fashion #whatimwearing #wiw #ootd #workoutfit

Toned down look today with muted colors in a pencil skirt with one of my black lace belts to accessorize. Meredithmaycollection.weebly.com #ootd #stylediaries #fashiondiaries #dailylook #workstyle #wiw #wiwt #whatiwore #workwear #officestyle

On a Tuesday. #ootd #beltornobelt #wiwt #officelook #officestyle #workwear #WorkStyle #instastyle #instafashion

My#ootd for the American Heart Association Luncheon. I thought the red was appropriate ; ) and a little Christmas-y. #wiw #worklook #officechic #workstyle #wib4fashion #whatiwore #weartowork

All wrapped up with a #bow on top. #beltornobelt #fashion #style #classy #workstyle

Shop the belt @ meredithmaycollection.weebky.com

Pink Friday for Susan Koman Race for the Cure. Breast cancer awareness month is just around the corner! #pink #instadaily #pretty #workstyle #whatiwore #fashion

Hangin’ around downtown. Shop chevron print belt @ meredithmaycollection.weebly.com #ootd #wiw #workstyle #fashion #fashiondesigner #feminine #youngprofessional #weartowork #lookbook

On the go … #fashion #wiw #workstyle #officelook #officewear #workoutfit #accessoryoftheday #belt #fashiondesigner

Have you seen the latest #ootd post on modavracha.com? (Link in bio)
: @joeali007
#nigerianfashionblogger #styleblogger #workstyle (at Abuja, Nigeria)

In downtown Vancouver for Fashion Week! I’ve spent time helping out backstage and am looking forward to going to Paola Gamero and Nadia + Zehra’s shows tonight!

What’s a girl to do? If we can’t network to the top, job hop to the top, or ask to be promoted to the top how can we get to the top?

Women need to write a new career playbook.  So what are some strategies that have worked for you?  

Photo is featuring the X-Design Belt for the modern, cool woman who dares to make a statement.

Replacing my business suit jacket for this leather and tweed bomber jacket. Thought it was a bit more #edgy #classy and #powerful Make a statement #likeagirl #wib4fashion #ootd #fashionblog #worklook #workstyle #womenssuit #officeattire #officewear #wiw

What are you wearing for your company’s potluck or holiday party? Tag #wib4fashion to be featured. #worklook #workstyle #fashion #fashionblog #feminine #style #wiw #officelook

Standard in every business woman’s closet- white shirt, black pants, and a killer pair of red heels. #wib4fashion #takethelead #worklook #workstyle #weartowork #workoutfit #officefashion #officestyle #officelook #businessfashion #corporate

“The Genius of Wearing the Same Outfit Everyday.” Join the discussion at the Women in Business For Fashion LinkedIn group. #wib4fashion #workstyle #officefashion #businesschic #corporate #officeattire #weartowork #businessfashion #worklook

I am so excited to share this article written by Jane Scudder on ProjectEve.com.  The article title is “What I Learned From Wearing Funky Pants to Work”.  It perfectly captures the mission and vision for my blog - and that is for women’s risk taking in their wardrobe to help them take on more personal risk, more business risk.  This risk-taking is the only way to grow.  Every good business women should understand the importance of taking calculated risks.  Here is part of the article.  Full link here. And a link to Jane’s blog here.

I wore a pair of slouchy, trendy pants to my office.

How does this fit the criteria of pushing me outside my comfort zone?

I’m glad you asked. See, these pants were a little different from my normal style. I thought they were great in the store. I thought they were great in the dressing room. I thought they were great in my apartment. I thought they were great in the morning when I put them on. Then as soon as I parked my car at my office I wondered, “Wait, are these pants weird?”

I work at a website so the dress is pretty causal. Additionally I spend my time with a lot of technology guys who will admit that they’re not the most stylish. Basically I can wear whatever I want to work.

On top of this I’m also a pretty confident person, both in myself and my fashion choices.

But still, this almost sinking feeling of, “Is anyone going to say anything to me, or laugh at m?” crept over me. Being the self-confident person I am, I wasn’t proud of it.

But I mentally explored it. And I realized that this was one small way to practice challenging myself. With that in mind, I waltzed into my office in my new pants.

But wait, really, how does this fit as ‘pushing’ someone outside of her comfort zone?

I did something that was outside of my normal routine. I took a risk. I tried — in this case I wore — something new and different. The results don’t necessarily matter (though for those who are interested in, I got some compliments) what matters is that I did something new that was a little nerve racking and I survived, and possibly became better from it.

Got it. Sort of. But what actually happened:

Again, I got a few compliments but largely no one noticed. I felt slightly uneasy the first few hours of the day and was aware of how many times I was walking to the bathroom, by the end of the day I forgot I was even wearing something “different.”

Okay, got it now. But what’s the point?

Want to get better at pushing yourself outside your comfort zone? Try small, seemingly trivial things. Small things still count and trying something like this in a safe space (e.g., with friends or family, or in a relaxed work environment on a Friday with coworkers whose fashion opinions you care little about…) is a good, easy place to start.

Now what?

Challenge yourself. Pick something that you’re not super comfortable with, but won’t devastate your life if things go wrong, and go for it.

If we don’t push ourselves we won’t get better and if we don’t try something we’ll never know how it might turn out!

Playing with my feminine and edgy side in today’s work #ootd with ruffles on my @bananarepublic blazer and spiked out necklace from @expressrunway. Because yes, it is possible to be powerful and feminine at the same time! #wib4fashion #whatimwearing #workstyle #weartowork #businessfashion #corporatefashion #officestyle #officeattire #officefashion