Women's Work Wear Shopping Guide for Summer 2010

Here you'll find a women's work wear shopping guide for summer 2010, which also features a few transition items to carry you into different occasions, as well as the coming season.

The key to 9-to-5 work wear is to find pieces that are stylish and versatile enough that they can be worn for more than just work; these types of items are what I term transition pieces, and they are key in any wardrobe. In this shopping guide you'll find several work wear items that are also transition pieces; these are all currently available online or in stores, and I highly recommend each item.

Please be watching for my coming articles devoted to transition pieces.

And now, on with the shopping...

Available at Arden B Online

Voluminous Animal Print Top

Price: $49

Sheer, zebra print, draped, v-neck top with dolman sleeves. Nothing says casually sexy like this top; pair it with jeans or shorts for a feminine summer look or take it up a notch for work wear by pairing it with a pair of black dress slacks and a fitted blazer. Be advised though, this top does not contain a lining so you'll want to wear a cami underneath.

High Waist Pencil Skirt

$44 (Fabulous Deal: buy one skirt and get a second skirt for $10)

Classic and simple high waisted denim pencil skirt with back slit. This skirt would be an excellent summer to fall transition piece as it can be worn comfortably in both seasons.

Available at Lulu's Online

Like a Heat Wave Dress

Price: $57

Black and white, sheer, wave print, short sleeve top with open back and gold button closure at neck and attached pleated black satin skirt with invisible back zipper. Top is unlined, so a cami will need to be worn underneath.

This is the perfect 9 to 5 dress and with a fitted black blazer to finish it off, you have a look that can transition into fall as well.

Available at Macy's Online

AGB Dress, Sleeveless Belted Sheath

Price: $39.98

Above the knee, boat neckline, classic belted sheath. This dress is just the right outfit for the workday and can easily transition to evening cocktail attire.

Available at Topshop Online

Drape Front Sleeveless Blouse

Price: $60

Sleeveless, blue top, with mock collar, draped sides, and partial button-down front. This shirt would work great with a pair of ankle or calf length black leggings or skinny trousers or jeans (provided your office allows somewhat casual attire) and pointy toed flats or ankle boots.

**Topshop has black ankle length and calf length black leggings available for $24.

Please check each of these items out with the links provided and be thinking about how these items can be paired together, how they can be paired with pieces you already own and how they can transition not only into other occasions but into other seasons.

Look for my coming articles on transition wardrobe items.

Happy Shopping!

Related Sites:

Arden B

Macy's

Lulu's

Topshop

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