Working at an IB internship this summer, I find myself having to wear a different set of clothes from the one I usually wear on a day-to-day basis. Oftentimes, abiding the dress code means not having a lot of flexibility in apparel options.
But that doesn’t mean that you can’t look great with what you already have…
What is the dress of your life?
Nope, it’s not your wedding dress, ladies. This little black dress (LBD) is literally what you will probably wear a lot if you have one in your closet.
An LBD is a classic piece to a woman’s closet. It’s simple and chic, yet versatile at the same time. I can wear it for formal and slightly less casual social events and not have others question its appropriateness. You can also create different outfits with the simple LBD, adding accessories or even a blazer!
The magnificent city hall.
If you are working at a place that has a more conservative dress code, an LBD will be like your breath of fresh air from the monotonous apparel routine. Wearing a dress will especially help if you’re working over the summer like me.
I wanted shots with more of what’s going in my environment. Please let me know if you want more of this kind of shots!
For dresses and skirts in a professional setting, make sure that the end goes down to your knee area. The less skin you’re showing, the better (even if you do have nice legs).
High heels really do make your legs look longer. They also tire your legs out when you have to walk the streets hundreds of times.
My original decision was to blur the people out in the background, which I did, but it just didn’t feel the same. Who knew that people could be such great assets to the scenery?
I love wearing a dress at work. What can I say? I like to be reminded that I am a woman working in a male-dominated industry. After all, you don’t have to dress like a man to work with one.
Day 1:
H&M Little Black Dress
H&M Shades
Nine West High Heels from ROSS
COACH Purse
Peace,
Jess
Photography by Ishmam of ishmam.com.
Location: Center City, Philadelphia, PA
The dress fits you like a glove. You look amazing in it. Could not agree more, LBDs are such a basic but statement piece. Loved it!! ☺
Aww, thank you so much! 🙂
Aww, thank you so much! Your first comment makes me blush!
Hi Jess! I love your LBD! It’s uber chic and the belt gives the waist fine definition! Your post reminds me of an LBD I got not too long ago which I paired with some red pumps since it was a soiree evening dress – http://felinecreatures.com/2014/08/07/frills-and-fancies-of-a-little-black-dress/
Xo~ Lena 🙂
Thank you so much! 🙂 I checked out you blog post and commented on it as well!
love this dress! the shots of you crossing the street. Love them!
Aw, thank you! Those were some of my favorite shots of the look, actually!