For today’s post, I’m excited to share a fun collaboration with Nine West where I styled three pairs of shoes for different meetings in my day-to-day life. I work in financial services which is client-focused, so my work attire can depend on what type of offices (some formal, some super casual) and contacts I’ll be meeting with each day.
Similar gingham shirt and swing trench coat
For a breakfast meeting, I’ve paired classic navy pants with a button-up blouse finished off with leopard-print loafers. The outfit is tailored enough to be business casual, while these flat, comfy smoking slippers are great for running around and commuting in. I’ve gotten lots of requests to show more flat shoes and absolutely love these – if you’re in between sizes, I’d suggest going half a size up due to the narrower fit and pointy toe.
For a more formal meeting with my clients’ CFO or their board, I’ve styled these heels with an outfit that is conservative and professional, but still with feminine details that are true to my style…
You can’t go wrong with solid closed-toe pumps, but I chose a thin herringbone pattern which appears all grey from afar (thus is still easy to style) and offers a little interesting texture closer up. I found sizing to be true to size with no slippage for narrow feet.
For after-work networking with fellow bloggers, I’ve paired these scalloped-top booties with a flared skirt and knotted blouse for a fun, casual look that’s a welcome change from office attire.
You guys know I love my ankle boots and I definitely think they can be flattering even on shorter legs. Look for ones with a dip down the middle which can be more lengthening than those cut straight across, or pair with dark tights or skinny denim to create a seamless leg line.
Thank you, Emily! The Martina pumps were comfy off the bat and I would say run a little narrower than the average brand. I am usually between 5 and 5.5 and took a 5 (usually go up half size for pointy toes but these didn't feel bad in that area) because I don't want them to slip off when worn with tights. The booties run small so I'd suggest sizing up. The 4" height on them (small concealed platform) are higher than what I'm used to for fully enclosed boots so they'll be a car or cab only shoe for me!
Hi Betty! I got size 00P and then shrunk them by drying for approx. 10 minutes. They DO shrink so I would recommend checking every 10 min or so if you go the machine dry route to intentionally do so.
Hi Lexi! Most of mine are from Ann Taylor, J.Crew, or H&M.; I'd highly recommend a leather hole puncher (at any craft store or on Amazon) to customize belt hole spacing to the length you need.
love the first look, it is simple yet elegant…
I just bought the Epica travel steamer on Amazon after reading reviews on a few steamers. It's worked well so far.
I agree! Such a great post, leopard is perfect 🙂
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Love all the look!
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Great post!. Jean, I was wondering if you could share some job interview style outfits?
Thanks,
Love your voluminous ponytail! Could you do a tutorial on that?
So in love with your casual outfit! The boots are crazy cute!
beautiful! are these shots taken in chicago?
Great Post and i love to see these sort of dresses it absolutely matches with my all requirements and the quality that i loved to wear. All the three outfits would be soon very common just due to its beautiful look….
Love the first outfit ! it looks so casual yet perfect for work..
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Jean you look so lovely. especially like the outfit with the yellow J crew skirt. You are so pretty. You are not only beautiful in appearance but you are also beautiful inside, very classy and admirable
hi Jean, I just want to ask if you own any steamer for clothing to use on silk blouses or thin polyester material like the H&M; blouse in your previous post. I use the regular iron and have ruin (burned) several of my blouses already. I am looking for a good steamer if you or any of the readers here have any suggestion. Thank you so much
Oh wow, I've just found your blog and I fell in love with your outfits and style! Usually simply but perfect combined and classy! Especially that I'm petite too 😉
This anckle boots are gorgeous 😉
Gorgeous photos!! I simply love it!
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All three looks are fabulous, my favorite is the casual I just love the skirt 🙂
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Have the same striped skirt and didn't know what top to pair with it, now I do! Love your creativity when putting your outfits together 🙂 So glad I can relate to your "petite" posts and look forward to reading more!
xo
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Hi Jean! I love your first look and how you effortlessly combine your pieces to look so polished. I was wondering if you would mind taking us through your hair styling process? Your ponytail looks like it has the right amount of volume, and I can't seem to achieve that, so I'm left with flat ponytails
Love these! I hadn't thought to look at Nine West for office shoes!
Wow! Congratulations, Jean! It was wonderful to see you in my inbox this morning– as always, you looked stunning.
I'm an occasional blog visitor, but I've always appreciated that your site reflects a lot of work and thoughtful efforts aimed at helping a wide community develop a sense of style that's refined and beautiful.
You make a lot of points geared toward improving the value and satisfaction one can get from their wardrobe, and balance flair for trends with a recognition of timeless classics. For petites, your advice for alterations and considerations for where lines should fall or drapes should lay have helped mature how I look at fashion– I couldn't pay a greater compliment.
I know there's a trend to feature bloggers in advertising, but in your case I think it's also an opportunity to showcase an organized, creative thinker and positive influence for us. Thanks for your years of effort on the blog!
I love every outfit and the shoes are all cute. I want them.
The first outfit is perfect! Great match!
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I always appreciate your posts offering ideas to mix up my wardrobe for work. It's not easy to inspire with office wear, but you manage to do it everytime!
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Great styling of meeting looks! I especially love the third pair of shoes!
Nidhi
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Love the pointy toe pumps and the outfits!
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Love these outfits, especially for the first one!
Like the casual outfit, It's my style!
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those booties are to DIE for! aaand i'm talkin bout those shoes of course 🙂
Love the leopard smoking slippers on you! I was deciding between a few others (different brands), but seeing these on you made me decide to get the Nine West ones. Can't wait for them to come in. Always love how effortlessly put-together you look in all your outfits!!!
Your outfits are fantastic! You are just such a beautiful soul and I love looking through the posts as they come! Can't wait to see what is next!
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I love how you styled all 3 of these looks and love all of the shoes! I especially adore the leopard slippers!
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Great styles, all 3 of them.. nine west shoes are all so trendy…love the boots and flats…the texture on the heels is interesting..
xo
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Love the 1st pair of shoes!
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Would you consider the mustard J.Crew No.2 skirt to be too bright for an important client meeting? I have the exact same skirt and working in a consulting firm myself, I have only wore it in very selective occasions. Normally I would wear that with black or navy blue instead of something light, to "tone down" the brightness. Just my 2 cents. 🙂
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Love all three outfits…I always get the best outfit inspirations from you!
xoxo,
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Lovely!! I love each look.. so classic!!! That BR shirt is so great and I love the pop of mustard yellow!
Hope
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I love all of these outfits, and how you styled all these shoes. My favorite pair has to be the gray herringbone heels, which look so perfectly with that mustard skirt.
-Helen
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Can you comment on how comfortable the pumps and booties are? How do they compare to Ann Taylor perfect pumps?
You looks adorable – thanks!
My favourite is the booties. They are so cute!
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Love all your outfits! You look stunning!
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Miri
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Great looks! Would wear all three any day.
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LOVE all three looks! Great post!
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Very stylish – all 3 looks!!! What size did you get in the Sloan pants?
Super cute outfits!! I love all three, especially the first one! 😀
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Great post! I would have never thought to put the plaid shirt with the leopard.
Great styling for different occasions! Love the boots<3
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Love all these outfits, you styled them perfectly! Where do you get your belts for work from?
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Lexi
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Great post! I love all three outfits though actually I might like the first the best–I love the way the leopard works with the belt!
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