Business Casual: Updated

Whether you’re a CEO, an intern, or somewhere in between, how you present yourself definitely matters. Because I work in a creative industry, I luckily have a few more options when it comes to my outfit discretion. For a recent business meeting last week in NYC I wanted my glen plaid trousers to be the star of the show. A wardrobe classic, this pair of straight-leg pants is highlighted with a subtle (yet electric) yellow stripe throughout that I’ve highlighted with my canary yellow belt. Deciding to style these pants as an “unsuit,” or with another suit separate … I’ve opted for my snow-white Alice + Olivia blazer.  Both of these garments could work for nearly any workplace, depending on what you pair them with.

Going with a concert tee was yet another step off the beaten path. (But another reason why I absolutely love being a stylist!) Make this look work for you by wearing something similar, but instead pair with a sleek black v-neck blouse underneath or drop the yellow belt. Too much black and white for your taste? Choose a heel in your favorite fruit-basket shade. Apple Red or a Plum Purple could act as the stand alone pop of color for a head-to-toe grayscale look. Because I already have that pop in my belt, I wanted my heels to stay neutral. Finally, this cross body bag channels the cool-girl monotone vibes and tones down the whole ensemble appropriately.