Now I’m spending increasing amounts of time at work, and therefore dressed for work I’ve noticed my weekend and day off outfits have become increasingly casual. I used to feel like I had to get dressed up every day. Dresses, tights, nice shoes…now I relish the time I can spend in elasticated waists, bare feet and plain vests. Sunday was a typical example of this…
Maxi skirt and vest, both Primark.
And now, what I wear for work is what I once wore on a day to day basis.
Matalan dress, Primark tights. Shoes ended up being my suede Jeffrey Campbell lace ups, at this point I hadn’t decided/couldn’t locate them.
Did you notice a change in how you dressed when you started work? It’s come late for me, as it was only this year that I got a “proper job” with decent hours and I think my need to dress up everyday was to justify my not working/give the impression there was more happening in my life. Of course, there are some days, even lazy days that simply call for a pretty dress or killer shoes, but on the whole I have now fully embraced casual dressing (although I draw the line at going out in my PJS/ a joggers + UGG combo as much of my town find acceptable).
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For me it’s the reverse, now I don’t have to make an effort for uni I feel like I should dress up everyday and end up wearing nice dresses where I’d used to just wear jeans and a random top for hanging out at home… I guess it’s good!?
I do love that Matalan dress, it looks lovely on you 🙂
xo
Love how you wear cute dresses with coloured tights they always look fab on you x
Great post!! I’m lucky as we can wear jeans/shorts to work (for example I’ll be wearing my denim shorts today) and I normally team that with a smart top – however today my boss said that I can be casual today (thanx mum!!!)
Julia @ Retro Jules
I’m one of the unfortunate ones who has to wear a horrible dowdy uniform for work so I tend to make the most of my days off and dress up :0)
The matalan dress is really pretty, you look lovely as always (even your ‘casual’ wear !) xxxx
I have to look smart for work as I am normally stood in front of a crowd of people. But being corporate isn’t alway fun! (I am meant to wheat black and white!) I just find different ways to jazz it up a little. My youngest makes me laugh as she says I look like I should be on the apprentice!
Days off I still like to dress nice but some time this can be casual. Jeans, tshirt but still a nice pair of shoes!
X x
I don’t need to dress overly smart for work but obvs I don’t wear anything to revealing.. I love the dress with the purple tights! x
I also don’t have to dress up for work because I rarely have to deal with the public, so how much I ‘dress up’ is dependent more on my mood! Occasionally though there are days when I do dress up. I haven’t found it affecting my weekend attire.
They are both great outfits! x
your hair is amazing !!!!!!
I wear a uniform everyday for work so I love dressing up or down I dont care as long as I am not wearing my grey uniform.
I love just dressing simply now and again! Especially maxis because they’re so comfy! I love your hair colour by the way!
Your casual, around-the-house outfit puts mine to SHAME. I live in jogging-shorts and tees when it’s this hot and I’m at home. Some days I really relish choosing an outfit and pairing it with accessories, but other days I literally can’t even face the wardrobe…it’s too daunting.
And so, the slobsuit was born. x
I wear nice stuff to work but even nicer stuff out of it – I don’t really do casual! I really try and keep work and home outfits seperate as well. Love your work outfit with the purple tights! xx
I know what you mean. Since starting work a few months ago, I think my weekends have gone more casual than before. I don’t wear colourful tights and dresses as often as I used to, and would opt for a simple tshirt and jeans. I guess I also spend more time thinking up what to wear for work (ever notice how fun work blouses/skirts can be?), so when weekend comes, I don’t bother anymore.
I know exactly what you mean – I used to dress up all the time but now I’m working I can never be bothered in my free time! xx
You look fab!! I love the Matalan dress teamed with the coloured tights, uber cute 🙂 xx
Lately i’ve noticed im dressing up more on my off work days – I style my hair properly, put on nice clothes and do my face. I think its because during the week my life is spent in a uniform with no personality so having those days to dress and be me are becoming more and more important.
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Really wish I could get away with long skirts/dresses…but I can’t!
Anyway…I’ve realised that I can get away with wearing almost anything I like at work…though mostly I like to dress up and will go through periods of being slightly slobbish.
But everything kind of has to be cycle friendly…and dresses usually are.
Have a nice week and to hell with negative commenters.
xx:)
Not to worry, Laura, with your hair everything is bound to look fabulous! Doesn’t matter what you’ll wear;)
Like the skirt btw!
There’s very little distinction between my work and non-work outfits. It mostly depends on what sort of mood I’m in as to what I end up wearing.
i think i especially like to see you in the floral dress/bright tights combination – you really suit it.
I hardly every dress up for work. It’s usually flats and a dress for me, but then I don’t need to be presentable to anyone outside of my office, oh and we have casual fridays, my favourite day at work!
Bhav x
work requires dressing down for me so I like to dress up at every other opportunity. I love your tights and dress combo x
I’m a bit of the opposite, I dress casual for work (I don’t work in public or have to wear a uniform luckily) so at weekends I really appreciate being able to dress up.
You always rock tights so well xxx
Love your matalan dress!
I started off dressing super smartly for work, but now I’ve been there almost a year it’s become slightly more casual; a mix of smart shoes, but more simple t shirts and accessories.
I usually would make a lot of effort for work and then love wearing pjs at home! But my new job is more casual attire so I am currently lost as to outfits!
Your ‘casual’ wear would be the equivalent of my smart ‘dressed up’ wear! It all looks great on you!
This dress is so pretty. I love the colors! And that maxi skirt is AMAZING! Your style always makes me smile. 😉 I totally did not mean for that to rhyme either. Lol.
hi great maxi, and foral dress. you pair it nicely with bright stockings 🙂
new follower, great blog.
natalie
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Me too! I just can’t face wearing real clothes at weekends. Jeans and a loose top – that is it. x
The one thing i miss about work is dressing up for it despite the fact that it was a casual office and you could wear jeans and tee if you wanted, i always dressed up.
Now if i’m staying in i’m very casual, its only going to get milk/babyfood/paint on it! x