When I think of business casual separates I immediately envision Katherine Hepburn in a tweed suit or Lauren Bacall in tailored black & white pieces. I love those classic styles that bring to mind words like “sharp” and “timeless.”
Leopard Print Blouse – Oky Coky via Trendy Mondays
Patent Leather Pumps – Giuseppe Zanotti
Venla Bag – Vaska via Trendy Mondays
Black Pants – Oky Coky via Trendy Mondays
While high-waisted black slacks and a blouse unequivocally fall into the “business casual” category, there may be those who argue that leopard print isn’t the most work-appropriate of prints.
When it comes to prints and colors, I’m of the camp that virtually anything goes, it’s really the silhouette and cut of the piece that determine whether it should be saved for weekends.
A traditional button-down blouse in a fun print or bold hue is fine for the office, just keep the rest of the outfit minimal. Save your eye-catching mixing & matching for after hours and pair your prints with solids and neutrals during work hours.
{Photography by J. Villarete Photography}
And the perfect way to finish off a chic separates look? A killer handbag bien sur! This Vaska number is everything that a girl needs in a day-to-day handbag – It’s versatile and effortlessly polished.
How do YOU like your leopard print?
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