Work Wear | Chambray


I tend to get in wardrobe loops for work – sticking to a few outfits that I know work for me and rotating them throughout the month. I’ve decided that as it starts to get warmer, I can start to think outside the box a bit and dress up some of my more casual pieces, like chambray. I work in a business casual environment and while I won’t be wearing jeans to work anytime soon, I can add some color, patterns and accessories to jazz up an otherwise “boring” look. 

What to wear to work




Chambray shirt (Similar) // J.Crew Pearl Necklace // BCBG Tote // Ann Taylor Ankle Pants // Suede Heels

What to wear to work


As with any outfit you do run the risk of wrinkles and with chambray that does increase, but that’s why I keep my hair so long – just plop it to the front to hide the wrinkles…only half kidding! 

Business Casual looks for work




Fun fact about these ankle pants – I own them in three different colors because I love the fit so much! I also love that they have a “stripe” down the middle. 

Spring bag for work

This pursewas a crazy find at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago & I couldn’t believe my luck…it totally looks like this pricier version here…yep didn’t spend nearly that much! I have a fun “what’s in my Spring Tote” post coming up soon! 

What to wear to work

pearl necklaces

Kate Spade Sunglasses// Lipstick “SNOB” MAC // Pearl Necklace

puppies in fashion photos


And if a cute little pup comes up to you during your photos – you have to stop and take time to play with her!! 




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I love that this outfit can take me from meetings to drinks without having to change anything! How do you dress up business casual?


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  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    April 12, 2016 / 10:54 am

    Totally loving this look girl! The chambray is so fun and I love that you dressed it up a bit with the pearls. That bag is gorgeous too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  2. a little bit of emily
    April 12, 2016 / 11:25 am

    Love this look! My office is also business casual, although sometimes I do need to up it to business professional. This outfit is so put together and polishe!

  3. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    April 12, 2016 / 11:32 am

    Chambray is my favorite!!!! I have 3 different tops and I need a chambray dress to wear when I need something casual. Love your look!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  4. Andrea Nine
    April 12, 2016 / 11:44 am

    Hellos classic cutie!! You know I love me some chambray and with the pearls, well it's divine perfection!! Gorgeous bag, beautiful locale and you know how to work the camera, lol!! Just gorgeous!!

  5. Jenn
    April 12, 2016 / 11:46 am

    Very cute! A fun twist for Spring. And YES to stopping for puppy pets! πŸ™‚

  6. CubicleCouture
    April 12, 2016 / 11:50 am

    Such a cute look! I use my hair to cover wrinkles too, but in a different way… I use my hair straightener on my clothes! I hate to iron and it usually does the trick! Make today work, Rachel -CubicleCouture

  7. Unknown
    April 12, 2016 / 12:07 pm

    I love it that you added pearls! It looks so classy and perfect for work. Adorable!

    Xoxo,
    Whitney & Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  8. Alissa
    April 12, 2016 / 12:36 pm

    The pearls are the PERFECT touch for this classy outfit!
    The Adored Life

  9. Evelina
    April 12, 2016 / 12:48 pm

    I pair my chambray button down shirt with dress pants all the time! It's a great work outfit. And your doggie picture is adorable!
    Evelina @ Fortunate House

  10. Kate at Green Fashionista
    April 12, 2016 / 12:54 pm

    You look fabulous gurlie! Obsessed with your sunnies and that bag <3
    Green Fashionista

  11. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    April 12, 2016 / 12:56 pm

    My chambray shirts get worn constantly to work. I love pairing them with a pencil skirt & a pair of wedges. Perfect outfit for work & drinks after work!

  12. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    April 12, 2016 / 1:13 pm

    I love chambray! I have a work shirt and a bigger shirt to wear with leggings.

    Great outfit!

  13. Christina @ Simple and Delish
    April 12, 2016 / 1:14 pm

    Love that pearl necklace!! I'm such a sucker for preppy jewelry!

    Christina :: Simple and Delish

  14. kerri @ cheshire kat
    April 12, 2016 / 1:29 pm

    girl you look SO cute. loving chambray today. i saw your insta and almost threw one on myself haha. the pearls are so you! and i totally use my hair to hide wrinkles lol.

    xoxo cheshire kat

  15. Laura
    April 12, 2016 / 1:30 pm

    Love chambray, it's just such a perfect fabric! And that tote is a great find for spring, it's a great pastel color which is perfect to lighten things up after winter!

    Laura | Laura Aime Vous

  16. Unknown
    April 12, 2016 / 1:34 pm

    You look so chic first off! I am loving chambray always have always will! I am in love with that tote I work at Tj Maxx and we had it in green it was so cute for spring! Never know what you can find there!
    xoxo,Victoria
    coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com

  17. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    April 12, 2016 / 1:48 pm

    Gorgeous!! Obsessed with your necklace… definitely gives your outfit a fun "pop"!!

  18. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    April 12, 2016 / 2:10 pm

    Super cute outfit! I love those heels!! That tote seriously looks just like the Valentino one too, great find!! That puppy is also adorable haha. πŸ™‚

  19. According to Kiki
    April 12, 2016 / 2:20 pm

    I also work in a business casual environment and totally know what you mean about outfit ruts. I actually try to plan my outfits out the weekend before and hang them at the end of all my clothes. There are times I wish I took photos though, because I'm sure I've accidentally repeated outfits here and there. (; You look awesome and wow that bag!

  20. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    April 12, 2016 / 2:22 pm

    Love this look! I struggle to find a chambray shirt that fits right on me. I'm also loving your pop of pink lipstick! It looks perfect.

  21. Unknown
    April 12, 2016 / 2:26 pm

    I never even thought to wear my chambray top to work! Genius! The outfit you put together is perfect! Thanks for the tip!

    theritzyglitzy.com

  22. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    April 12, 2016 / 2:27 pm

    Yes chambray and the wrinkle ability of it, laughed with popping you hair in front of it…..I mean another genius reason to always keep it long πŸ˜‰ That puppy looks adorable!

  23. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    April 12, 2016 / 2:31 pm

    Love, love, love this look. You took such chambray and made it classy and sophisticated! What a great find, that bag is such a pretty color, perfect for this time of year! You look beautiful, Biana!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  24. Erica @ Whimsical September
    April 12, 2016 / 2:35 pm

    I have two different chambray shirts but have never felt like I could pull them off too well! You make this top (really this whole outfit!) look so cute! Love those sunnies too!

  25. Rebecca Jo
    April 12, 2016 / 2:36 pm

    When I find a pair of pants I like, I am the same way – buy a few pair for back up.

    I love you are sporting pearls. I am obsessed with pearls

  26. Veronica-VeroSays!
    April 12, 2016 / 2:45 pm

    Gorgeous! Love me some chambray! I also love your long hair comment! Haha long hair has its advantages for sure! Haha

  27. Elle Sees
    April 12, 2016 / 2:48 pm

    love it! so glad you found one that works for you. fab find girl!

  28. Karly @ What Karly Said
    April 12, 2016 / 2:55 pm

    You look great in this outfit, perfect for the office or after work!

  29. Rachel McCarthy
    April 12, 2016 / 2:59 pm

    What an amazing find this purse is! Totally looks like the more expensive version, too. You look gorgeous, Biana! Love the chambray mixed with the pearls.

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  30. Mascara + Medicine
    April 12, 2016 / 3:02 pm

    you are STUNNING my friend. You are glowing!
    xo

  31. Jalisa
    April 12, 2016 / 3:03 pm

    I love the look, Biana! The chambray shirt looks great paired with those lovely pants, which fit you perfectly; I can see why you purchased them in more colors! I also love the addition of the pearl necklace and that bag is such a great find, so trendy for spring and summer! Thanks so much for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you're having the best start to your week so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  32. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    April 12, 2016 / 3:03 pm

    You look gorgeous! Love the chambray paired with pearls – such a fun combo! And it does look very dressy even though you could also wear that top with white shorts or something very casual and make it work too.

  33. Katie Elizabeth
    April 12, 2016 / 3:18 pm

    Love this look! Chambray + pearls is unexpected, but really does go together perfectly!

  34. Kristina @ Ms.Modify
    April 12, 2016 / 3:36 pm

    I love this outfit! I have Ann Taylor ankle pants too and they fit perfect!

  35. Paula thirteenthoughts.com
    April 12, 2016 / 3:49 pm

    You look so radiant Biana, loving this outfit!! The bag is so cute, definitely an awesome find πŸ™‚

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

  36. Sarah Blodgett
    April 12, 2016 / 4:55 pm

    I love the dressed up denim look! I love the chambray and pearls!!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  37. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    April 12, 2016 / 5:08 pm

    I love this whole look. So glad you posted those pants, I am in need of some new for spring summer. I am the same way, if I like it I buy multiple colors!

  38. awhite
    April 12, 2016 / 5:28 pm

    Hi there, you major babe! Loving this look- so cute + polished, lady!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  39. Girl Meets Bow
    April 12, 2016 / 5:36 pm

    Chambray is pretty much my favorite! I love dressing it up for work and your style is perfect for the office! How fab is that bag too??

  40. Anonymous
    April 12, 2016 / 5:46 pm

    Haha what a perfect photo shoot ending. I need to bust out the chambray more often at work. We're definitely more dressy than business casual, but the pairing of pearls with your look makes it perfect for my office!

  41. Lindsay's Sweet World
    April 12, 2016 / 5:59 pm

    I love chambray and you look fantastic in it! It really suits you! The attire at my office is business casual as well, so I could totally rock this look!

  42. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    April 12, 2016 / 6:03 pm

    So cute. Love the accessories! The pearl necklace and those sunglasses are awesome.

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  43. Nadine
    April 12, 2016 / 6:07 pm

    Love this look and that purse is so pretty!!!! Love all the details and lines on it. I totally wear jeans to work, our office is very casual.

  44. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & Persie
    April 12, 2016 / 6:16 pm

    oh, I LOVE this look! So sophisticated!!!!! Esp with the pearls against the closed buttons. Now give me that puppy!

  45. Shannon Jenkins
    April 12, 2016 / 6:26 pm

    Such an adorable work look! Loving the chambray and that light blue bag is the cutest!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  46. Missy
    April 12, 2016 / 6:41 pm

    Love the look, I will have to copy it for casual friday! What a score on that tote! I love a good TJ Maxx find!

  47. Erin LFF
    April 12, 2016 / 6:43 pm

    Absolutely LOVE this look! I'm so guilty of wearing the same ole, same ole to work. I need to mix and match better! πŸ™‚

  48. elle jo
    April 12, 2016 / 7:13 pm

    Yes! I hands down agree with the having multiple colors, that's the only way I get through a work week. I have several different colors of the same dress and then multiple sets of dresses, add a blazer to that and it looks business casual, although our business casual is fairly casual, many people just wear jeans.

    I love chambray too, but the wrinkles get me in the worst way! It usually starts out fine but over the day it just wrinkles, wrinkles, wrinkles!

    liz @ j for joiner

  49. Carly
    April 12, 2016 / 7:23 pm

    hahaha at long hair being able to hide wrinkles– so true πŸ˜‰ LOVE that tote, it's the perfect color for spring and I love that necklace with your chambray top- it looks so good together!

  50. LHWinstead
    April 12, 2016 / 7:26 pm

    Gorgeous!! I love the chambray top πŸ™‚ I am so weird about wanting to keep "work clothes" and "day to day clothes" separate. Great look!

  51. Fash Boulevard
    April 12, 2016 / 8:33 pm

    Such a cute outfit. I LOVE that necklace.
    Fash Boulevard

  52. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    April 12, 2016 / 8:43 pm

    I love seeing inspiration on different ways to wear a chambray top!! So versatile!

  53. Nina Kobi
    April 12, 2016 / 9:05 pm

    You look stunning in this outfit.
    Nina
    ninasstyleblog.com

  54. Life As You Live It
    April 12, 2016 / 9:15 pm

    I love the color combination for this outfit! A pop of pink goes a long way! (:

  55. Sara McCarty
    April 12, 2016 / 9:33 pm

    Love this! The peals and bag are such classic gorgeous additions! It's perfection!

  56. Unknown
    April 12, 2016 / 9:53 pm

    Chambray is the best! I'm loving this look and that bag is amazing!

    XO! Kaitlin | Blonde Expeditions

  57. Mariam | The Petite Bijou
    April 12, 2016 / 10:14 pm

    Girl, you are super stylish! Love this whole look. The pearls around the chambray shirt are too perfect!! Love this post!

    xo Mariam
    thepetitebijou.com

  58. Courtney B
    April 12, 2016 / 11:21 pm

    Love this look!! I just got my first ever chambray shirt a few weeks ago (I know, crazy!!) and I'm definitely looking for all the fun ways to style it. You are gorgeous, Biana!

  59. Nikki @ makeupHER
    April 13, 2016 / 12:10 am

    Love this look, it's totally perfect for work and then you can dress it up a bit by switching up the necklace for dinner or drinks!

  60. The Lilac Press
    April 13, 2016 / 12:12 am

    Gorgeous photos – you are stunning! Really love the look, but I know what you mean about chambray…I actually packed an iron for a recent getaway weekend specifically so I could iron my chambray shirt…looking back I think it was overkill πŸ™‚ Also that blue bag does look just like the Valentino one – love!!

  61. Ashley Lillis
    April 13, 2016 / 12:18 am

    I love how you styled your shirt with that awesome necklace! Chambray is such a fun fabric to play with! I love wearing it on casual Friday too!

  62. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    April 13, 2016 / 1:07 am

    You look fabulous, girlfriend! And love that purse.. what a find πŸ™‚

    xo, Kristina

  63. Jess
    April 13, 2016 / 1:14 am

    The purse caught my attention and I definitely thought it was an expensive designer brand. Well, I would still count it as a pricey item to make room for in a budget, but no way in comparison to the other price XD.

  64. Chelsea Marrs
    April 13, 2016 / 1:37 am

    Obsessed with this post! Your whole outfit is super gorgeous, and that pup is my favorite kind of puppy! So ready for us to get warmer weather and dress all cute!

    Chelsea
    Chow Down USA
    Instagram

  65. Lindsay Latimer
    April 13, 2016 / 2:28 am

    Love love love this look! I am never sure how to make chambray office-appropriate, but this is perfect! You're so gorgeous!

  66. Christina Lea Loves
    April 13, 2016 / 2:36 am

    What a fabulous look – you look stunning! I love all the accessories you paired with this look and the scenery is so pretty!

  67. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    April 13, 2016 / 2:48 am

    Such an adorable yet professional outfit for young working women and I have to say it all looks fabulous on you, gorgeous girl!

  68. Laura Darling
    April 13, 2016 / 2:54 am

    Love this look! Do you follow Rachel Hollis from The Chic Site? She has "chambray Tuesday" and it has given me lots of inspiration!

  69. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    April 13, 2016 / 3:48 am

    I love this look as well and you look gorgeous! catchatwithcarenandcody

  70. Dana Ivy
    April 13, 2016 / 4:53 am

    Love those pants! They fit you like a glove, girl! No wonder you have a few pairs! Hope you had a great day!!

    Xox Dana Ivy // iadorewhatilove.com

  71. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    April 13, 2016 / 4:59 am

    Such a great look. I love chambray and how you dressed up this outfit. You look so pretty!

  72. Unknown
    April 13, 2016 / 5:07 am

    This is the perfect work to play look!! Love it!!

    β™₯
    Amber
    All the Cute πŸŽ€
    Today's Post: Boho Joggers

  73. Emily F
    April 13, 2016 / 7:31 am

    Beautiful, friend! I just bought my first chambray shirt at Ross a few weeks ago & I am loving it! I can't wait to pair it with white denim for summer.

  74. P!nky
    April 13, 2016 / 11:12 am

    LOVE everything about this look, so fabulous!

  75. Leah Behr
    April 13, 2016 / 1:23 pm

    Such a cute look! I always love a good chambray shirt, and that bag is to die for!

    xx Leah / eatpraywearlove.com

  76. Elise Von E
    April 13, 2016 / 2:22 pm

    Love a great chambray top! You styled it beautifully!

    xx, Elise
    sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

  77. Michelle Thevenot, Blogger @ MTBottles.ca
    April 13, 2016 / 2:37 pm

    Powder blue purse is GORGEOUS! The classic elements of pearl necklace and chambray shirt are timeless, but I love your individual spin on the look. Gorgeous smile and outdoor photos!

  78. Leah McPherson
    April 13, 2016 / 3:17 pm

    I love a good chambray top. I just bought a sleeveless one for summer and cannot wait to wear it! What a steal on that purse – it's so pretty! -xx Leah || Chasing Texas

  79. Elegance and Mommyhood
    April 13, 2016 / 3:55 pm

    There is nothing boring about this work look. It is so classy. I love your blues. And it is all elevated by the gorgeous pumps, gorgeous bag and pearls. Love that you are so IN pairing Rose Quartz and Serenity together and yes that bag is a great dupe!

    • Elegance and Mommyhood
      April 13, 2016 / 3:56 pm

      Don't forget to linkup with me tomorrow gorgeous. Thanks and Happy Hump Day! Ada. =)

  80. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    April 13, 2016 / 11:33 pm

    Love the chambray and pearls! Such a pretty look! Obsessed with your bag!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  81. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    April 14, 2016 / 12:36 am

    Loving this look girl! I'm pumped to break out the chambray again. Really like those sunnies too.

  82. Katie
    April 14, 2016 / 12:51 am

    Love this look! The pearls look amazing! So classy and chic! xo – Katie – hauteallure.com

  83. Kait
    April 14, 2016 / 6:29 am

    Ohh I love a good pair of ankle pants and I practically live in my chambray shirt from JCrew. You look beautiful! πŸ™‚

  84. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    April 14, 2016 / 4:59 pm

    oh this is so fun! i couldn't get away with wearing chambray to work, but i love those pants!

  85. Nina
    April 15, 2016 / 4:04 am

    Love the look!

    Nina
    aworldofdresses.com

  86. fashchronicles
    April 18, 2016 / 12:50 pm

    Loving the details of this look! The shoes and bag are my favorite!

    xo,
    Abby of Life in the Fash Lane

  87. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    April 27, 2016 / 11:39 am

    I adore wearing my chambray shirt to work! It feels comfortable but put together. I'm definitely loving those pants! And what a great find with that bag! xo, Champagne&Suburbs