As a kid when you told me the words "working girl" I'd only picture one thing in my mind: pretty lady in a pencil skirt, pussy bow blouse and glasses. Perhaps the 80s Melanie Griffith movie has something to do with that. (Or the original Joey Reyes Working Girls masterpiece with Carmi Martin!)
I love the look but me being who I am, I need to mess it up a bit. Looking 100% polished kind of throws me off, to be perfectly honest. Here's my take on the "working girl" template of long-sleeved top, tailored skirt and heels:
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| Sassy! No make up because working girls are busy LOL |
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| Polo, Old Navy; Skirt, Apple & Eve, B Club shoes |
How to do a "template" look but not be derivative: be a little messy and unexpected. The haphazard hair is secured with a pencil and instead of conventional pumps I have my pointy B Club boy shoes. Shirt is also unironed but that's just my laziness dovetailing with the "exhausted stockbroker" feel I was trying to evoke.
The real genius here is the skirt:
Apple & Eve and a skosh pricier than what I'd usually spend on a garment, but worth it in every way. I never thought I could rock a pencil skirt until I met this. The material is soft but sturdy/thick enough to keep its shape and the built-in leather detail defines the waist and keeps it from looking blah. HEARTS IT!
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| Forever 21 Feather necklace |
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| Plastic ring from HK, Breo Workout watch and silver bangle |
Accessories are also unexpected: go rock concert instead of feminine and dainty for unexpected detailing.
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