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
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.’
2. Corner-Office Blazer
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.
3. Promotion-Worthy Separates
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.
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.)