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7 Items Every Girl Boss Needs In Her Work Wardrobe

July 27, 2017 by Blair Donovan
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Every working woman should consider herself a total #GirlBoss and force to be reckoned with. So, you obviously need an equally bold wardrobe to complement your powerhouse personality in the office. There's much more to women's workwear than just a blazer, trust us. Check out the 7 key items every Girl Boss needs in her wardrobe. Getting dressed for work can be fun.

 

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zara blazer

A versatile blazer. Ok, yes, blazers are an essential staple item in every woman's wardrobe, even though they're loathed by many. BUT, that doesn't mean they have to look super old school and stiff. Show your blazer some love by buying one that you'll actually get excited to wear. Look for blazers with an added quirk, like bell sleeves or a fun pattern or texture. Then, you can easily transition from woman of power to happy hour. 

 

Zara Blazer With Bell Sleeves ($49.90)

betabrand crop travel yoga pant

A comfortable dress pant. Dress pants are another necessary and detested work wardrobe item. But, good news—they don't have to be uncomfortable. Working women on the go, say hello to Betabrand. Their line of pants marries the comfort of yoga pants with the look and feel of a sophisticated dress pant. You're welcome.

 

Betabrand Crop Travel Yoga Pants ($88)

zara poplin shirt

A statement button down. Plain jane button downs are so been there, done that. Liven up a simple top with a little something extra, like pearl embellishments and a less structured fit. It'll still meet office dress code standards, and you'll get compliments left and right.

 

Zara Poplin Shirt With Pearls Detail ($49.90)

steve madden laaura shoe

A polished loafer. Loafers might seem like the epitome of masculine footwear, but fear not. A slip-on loafer makes for a casual, yet slightly more femine and still workplace-appropriate shoe. Every Girl Boss definitely needs a pair on-hand.

 

Steve Madden Laaura ($89.95)

madewell jumpsuit

A chic jumpsuit. If you want to command the room during staff meetings,  you need to enlist an outfit that can help do the trick. Cue black jumpsuit. Whether you style it with flats or heels, all eyes will be on you.

 

Madewell Apron Bow-Back Jumpsuit ($128)

anthropologie skirt

A neutral skirt. Every shirt needs a good accompanying skirt, so that's where a neutral staple comes in. Dress this up with a blazer and heels, or dress it down with a simple tank. Either way, you can get lots of wear out of a neutral-toned skirt, so it makes outfit repeating in the office much easier to get away with. You can rock this piece from season to season.

 

Anthropologie Fringed Linen Mini Skirt ($88)

j crew toothpick jeans

A dependable pair of jeans. From Casual Friday to weekend brunch, every woman needs a good pair of jeans. It's definitely worth the investment, so splurging is A-okay. You want a pair that lasts the tests of time and fits like a dream. 

 

J. Crew 9" High-Rise Toothpick Jean ($125)

 

J. Crew

 

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