Workwear Layering

Fall always finds me attempting the art of layering and with the last few weeks hovering at or around freezing, layering has been the only way to stay warm, even around the office. Sweaters, boots, and skinny jeans are essential to my fall style and striking the perfect balance for work is not always as easy as you might think.

I started with a pair of dark skinnies, but depending on how formal your office is, opting for black skinnies, cords, or leggings, might be another option for you. A dressier sweater with a hint of sparkle layered over a long button-up provides the perfect combination for a professional yet stylish office ensemble. A few smart accessories – a bold watch, oversized bag, and delicate earrings – top off the outfit. And if you’re looking for some outerwear to keep you warm, throw on a [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=459272780″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ellen-tracy-colorblock-tweed-car-coat-plus-size/3862458?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8688&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_25_D” save_to_store=”true”]warm wool jacket[/shopsense] and a [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=311511997″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-tissue-weight-wool-cashmere-wrap/3196871?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=TAN+CINDER&resultback=1479&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_A” save_to_store=”true”]cashmere scarf[/shopsense] for extra protection!


Sweater: Halogen ([shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=459386789″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/diane-von-furstenberg-heart-intarsia-cashmere-sweater/3812855?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=981&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_4_D” save_to_store=”true”]similar by Diane von Furstenberg[/shopsense]); Top: [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=461864134″ original_url=”https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/classicshirts/PRDOVR~B6048/B6048.jsp” save_to_store=”true”]J. Crew Long Shirt (similar)[/shopsense]; Jeans: [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=457784611″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nydj-jade-stretch-skinny-jeans-norwell-plus-size/3825098?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=692&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_3_A” save_to_store=”true”]NYDJ ‘Jade’ Stretch Skinnies[/shopsense]; Booties: Pour la Victoire ([shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=462037870″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/via-spiga-abri-wedge-bootie-women/3915160?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=2587&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_8_A” save_to_store=”true”]similar by Via Spiga[/shopsense]); Watch: [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=456385275″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-kors-wren-pave-dial-chronograph-bracelet-watch-42mm/3852506?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=342&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_A” save_to_store=”false”]Michael Kors Ceramic Watch (similar)[/shopsense]; Earrings: [shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=257440784″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-love-edge-stud-earrings/3194777?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Gold&resultback=144&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A” save_to_store=”true”]Marc by Marc Jacobs (similar)[/shopsense]; Bag: Phillip Lim for Target ([shopsense shopsense_url=”http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=434673185″ original_url=”http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3-1-phillip-lim-pashli-medium-shark-embossed-leather-satchel/3546793?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=472&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_B” save_to_store=”true”]similar by 3.1 Phillip Lim[/shopsense])