Before I graduated college, I associated professional work clothes with the words like stuffy, stiff, and just flat out boring. It wasn’t until I graduated and started shopping for these essentials that I realized that my perception was all wrong. You can still let your personality and sense of style show through while being professional. If you’re not sure where to begin try starting with a statement necklace or a blouse with a pattern!

Pants: Banana Republic (on sale!) l Blouse: Hinge (similar) l Cardigan: Banana Republic Factory l Necklace: Etsy l Shoes: Seychelles (old)

Tagged: polka dot blouse, polka dot work blouse, work appropriate clothing, work wear