Southern Royalty: Working Girl x 4

-->Since graduating from college almost two months ago (eep… time flies!), I have been in the hunt for “professional” clothes, shoes and bags. When I was in college (read: two months ago) I never really saw the point of collecting pieces that could be useful when I began working. I always told myself I didn’t need that or that I had plenty of clothes I could wear to work. While that is partially true, I find myself struggling to find the perfect outfit to wear.

Check out my recent post on searching for the perfect “working girl” tote!

During my last two years of college, I worked in the University Athletic Association. The office was pretty casual (read: chinos and a cardigan). And since I was a student and had to walk to work each day, I was able to dress pretty casual for work. They understood that I had to walk a long distance in the very warm Florida weather… As long as I wasn’t wearing shorts or jeans, I was usually okay. But, I have quickly learned that is not always the case.

I am currently working four part-time jobs (while hunting for the right full-time position). Each of these jobs requires a different level of business-attire. Two of them are pretty casual (read: jeans are acceptable) and the other two require a more typical business look (or at least business casual). That being said, I am in the search of my perfect go-to business look. I am slowly adding pieces to my wardrobe, but need to do a bit more shopping to have a better business-appropriate closet.

Here are a few of my current go-to pieces.