I call Level 4 of the 5 Levels of Working Mom Outfits “Client Meeting” because it instantly communicates a specific kind of dressed-up-for-the-office. No matter how casual the workplace, we tend to dress better when we’re going to be meeting with our clients and customers.
That’s exactly what this outfit was for. It doesn’t get much career dressier than a DVF wrap dress, does it?
Once again, I was looking for ways to make this sleeveless wrap more office appropriate. In the winter I put a turtleneck underneath; for spring, a T-shirt did the trick.
It was neither warm enough nor the appropriate situation to skip hose, so I opted for these tights in a lighter taupe rather than the chocolate brown ones I wore in colder weather.
Because the dress is a pattern of black and brown, I went with contrasting black shoes. I love the shape of these!
The perfect jacket to go with the dress was this cream-colored faux leather one from the Limited. It almost looks like the jacket and dress were made to go together!
T-shirt: Gap (similar, $15, American Apparel).
Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg (similar, $218, Bluefly).
Jacket: The Limited (similar, $50 on sale)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (similar, $54 on sale)
Shoes: Indigo by Clarks Plush Weave ($109.99, Zappos).
Working Mom Outfit Level: 4/Client Meeting
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I LOVE those shoes! Are they comfortable enough for the high-heel-impaired?
They’re not too bad. I’m not much for high heels, either. The insoles are super padded and the heels are pretty thick, so they’re more stable than some other shoes of the same height. I think these are 2 1/2 or 3 inches.