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{Fashion Monday} Work Dinner & Party Outfit

This week Friday we are having a work dinner and then a colleague’s birthday party after, this will be my first work birthday party and I was not quite sure what to wear. I have been playing around in my closet trying to think of outfits that I can wear which will still leave the ‘work respect’ we all have and not the ‘party animal’ that I can sometimes carry outside my work. In the corporate world it is not always simple to have work friends who also know your ‘outside work self’ because these day everything is fair game and learning from experience it is something that can be used against you when you least expect.

Work Dinner & Party Outfit

 

When attending a work dinner, there is always a lot to consider (at least for me there is), like I mentioned above not everyone in the corporate world are friends outside the office. I am very friendly with all my work colleagues but after work though we will send each other an odd text here and there (all work related or good wishes) we do not go beyond that. I have been burnt before and honestly once bitten twice shy applies to me in buckets. I made a mistake of thinking I had ‘friends’ but apparently I had back stabbers with the face of angels. So with all my work dinner invites since them I approach them all with a pinch of salt, yes I will have fun and laugh until I pee myself but I will not let my guard down. Putting this outfit together was a hard task because most times I was thinking of dressing as a nun but that is not me so I consulted my pretty friend Polyvore and started playing with some ideas on how to dress up my black knee length dress.

 

In alternate universe I have chosen my favorite knee length dress, paired it with Dorothy Perkins nude heels, Vivienne Westwood Bags, a nice long off white coat and some rose gold or gold jewelry. As I have said many times on this blog, fashionista I am certainly NOT but Fashion LOVER that much I am. Putting outfits together gives me ideas on what to wear as this acts as my vision board and because I love playing dress up.

So how do you think I have done or will look this Friday?

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Comments

  8. Elizabeth O says

    Miranda, you have exquisite taste so, I trust that anything you wear would be fabulous. Go fir it and what you shared rocks!

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  9. Jeanine says

    What a gorgeous outfit you’ve chosen! It looks just lovely, and perfect for a work dinner and party! Sounds like lots of fun!

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  14. Fi Ni Neachtain says

    Such a stylish outfit! Sadly I don’t think that style would ever suit me though. I really do love the jewellery you’ve included though. so pretty!

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  17. Up Run For Life says

    I’m sure you will look great with whatever outfit that you decide on. I usually tend to wear whatever I would typically wear to the office unless I know dinner is a fancier place, then I will dress up a bit more.

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  20. Michelle says

    I absolutely love everything about the outfit you picked out for work and the party . I think it is very businesslike but also very attractive and perfect for socializing .

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  23. Travel Blogger says

    I love the white jacket! That is just gorgeous! I totally know what you mean about work dinners. I have had a few people I thought were friends that definitely turned out not to be.

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  30. Hannah Wood says

    I love this look so much so very nice and elegant just wish I could pull the look off as do like fashion so much.

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  36. Kita says

    I love classic looks that go from day to night. I’m not a heels gal but some nice flats would work for me in this set.

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  43. Pam says

    I love this whole outfit but the dress is my favorite part. It’s just my style! I have a hard time finding dresses that I really like.

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  44. Huub Ricardo says

    I think you’ll be a hit. I reaaalllyyy love the coat and ofcourse a black dress we all need in our closet. The color combination is very beautiful (and I think you boyfriend would love to see you this weekend…skip the parents ..ahahhahahhhaa). Wishing you a lovely week and a great time and the dinner party. 🙂

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  53. Alli says

    I love how you complemented the outfit with nude accessories. The green bag adds a needed pop of color and it’s all just the right touch for a work-related dinner party. Love it!!

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  54. Dean of Little Steps says

    I do love that little black number, so classic paired off with that lovely white coat. I don’t remember the last time I owned something as grown-up as this outfit. Probably before my daughter was born. Oh well. x

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