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|12 Sep 2019|3 mins

Forget Casual Friday - Here’s How To Rock Denim All Work-Week

Let’s talk about how to take it from casual to corporate.  

This morning was wild, guys. When my alarm clock didn’t go off (read: I hit the snooze button six times) it suddenly became Mission Impossible. In those do-or-die minutes before the train, I had to take the thinking out of dressing — of course I reached for my faithful, never-let-me-down denim. In fact, things were so dire, I opted for double denim. 

The outcome of that no-brainer? I’ve been getting compliments all. day. 

Depending on your workplace, it may not be groundbreaking to roll up to work in jeans and a tee, but nobody wants to give off ‘I woke up 20 minutes ago’ vibes. You want to make sure you’re still setting that professional, goal-kicking, deadline-hitting example. So for the mornings when ease and speed is the objective, classic denim will always save the day ⁠— you just have to know how to elevate your favourite blue jeans into an office-appropriate realm. Here are my go-to’s. 

1. Deal-Closing Accessories

@lisa.aiken

For example, double denim with sleek silver boots, or a prim-and-proper velvet alice headband. Idk, just speaking from experience. Alternatively, a no-nonsense kitten heel or court shoe will say, ‘I’m here to get things done.’

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Trending Upwards Hoops
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Dreyer Alice Band
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Dreyer Alice...
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Ursa Signet Ring
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Ursa Signet Ring
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Truss Earrings
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Truss Earrings
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Manhattan Headband
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Manhattan Hea...
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I See You - Blue Light Lenses
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2. Corner-Office Blazer

@andicsinger

A traditional checked blazer is your denim’s best friend (the type of friend with the house deposit and knows how to fold a fitted sheet), and if your work-a-day look needs to carry over into after-work drinks, opt for a sleek tuxedo jacket. 

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Bella Blazer
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Bella Blazer
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Olsen Jacket
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Olsen Jacket
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Amanda Blazer
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Amanda Blazer
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Gingham Girl Blazer
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Marbella Blazer
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Marbella Blazer
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Greta Blazer
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Greta Blazer
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Dylan Double-Breasted Blazer
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3. Promotion-Worthy Separates

@beckwadworth

You’d be surprised how great architectural tailoring looks paired against relaxed denim. Tuck your denim shirt into a wrap pencil skirt, or belted, wide leg trousers for a contemporary approach to office-dressing.  

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Baxter Pants
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Baxter Pants
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Riverside Skirt
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Riverside Skirt
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Vinyl Midi Skirt
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Vinyl Midi Skirt
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Franco Pants
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Franco Pants
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Alissa Knit Skirt
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Abby Skirt
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Abby Skirt
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A quick swipe of lipstick and no-one's the wiser that I just woke up. (Just maybe don’t apply on a moving train ⁠— take it from me.)

THE ICONIC
Fashion Team

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