If you know me personally, you know that I started a full time job back in July after graduating from Clemson in May! All of my other new 9-5 babes can attest to this, but transitioning your college wardrobe into your work wardrobe is no small task. Oversized tees and leggings just don’t cut it in the real world y’all ??♀️ Because building out my work outfits has been something I’ve been personally paying a lot of attention to lately, I thought there might be some other recent grads out there who could use a little help too!
I went to LOFT the other day to check out their new fall arrivals for y’all and I found some really great pieces for work! I feel like LOFT is a little hit or miss sometimes honestly – this try-on was definitely not one of my all time favorites, but I really liked everything I ended up finding after weeding through some of the basic pieces they had in stock! I took some less than professional pictures in the dressing room of my favorite outfits for your viewing pleasure ? Sizing info is scattered throughout the post, but be sure to let me know if you have any questions!
LOFT Ponte Flippy Skirt • $39.99–49.99
LOFT Dotted Pleated Bow Neck Top • $54.50
Bows. Dots. Pleats. A comfy knit skirt that you can wear with anything to work. Need I say more? I’m wearing a small in both the top and the skirt and they run true to size. This outfit would be perfect with a cardigan and booties for the fall, or with tights and heels when it gets colder!
LOFT Pinstriped Shoulder Button Dress • $89.50
So you really can’t tell AT ALL but this dress is actually navy with pinstripes (thanks dressing room lighting.) I’m wearing a 4 and it runs true to size. This is perfect to wear now with sandals/booties and will be great later in the season with a structured jacket and tall boots.
LOFT Leopard Jacquard Flare Dress • $79.50
Can I get an amen for work-appropriate leopard print?? ?? This is one of the hottest trends of the season and I’m definitely here for it. Again, super cute with black booties for now, and will look great with black tights and a casual blazer when it gets really chilly.
LOFT Tweed Buttoned Shift Dress • $79.50
Give me all the tweed!! I’ve always been obsessed with everything tweed, and this shift is no exception. It’s a little on the shorter side so I would probably wait to wear it until it’s cold enough for tights (at least for my office, but you do you.) I tried on a 2 but really needed a 4, it runs true to size! Love the puffy sleeves!
LOFT Floral Dot Smocked Yoke Blouse • $59.50
LOFT Skinny Sailor Pants in Marisa Fit • $69.50
Definitely one of my favorite outfits I tried on! These pants are amazing – I tried on a 2, but needed a 4, they also run true to size. I’m obsessed with the gold button detail! This blouse is also sooo sweet. The fabric is thin and light, making it perfect for layering as the days get colder. I’m wearing a small.
LOFT Shoulder Button Ruffle Shell • $49.50
Decided to throw this purple top in for good measure mostly because I loved the color! I’m wearing a small – this top comes in navy too and would be a great basic to have in your closet to throw on with different skirts and pants, or under jackets!
LOFT Tie Cuff Sweater • $49.50
Okay so these last 2 tops are actually just things that I saw in the store that I liked and wanted to try on! Solid orange Friday anyone?! This sweater could actually be really cute at the office with a skirt and long necklace. I’m wearing a small but might size up to medium for a slouchier look if I go back and buy it – I’d like to wear it front-tucked into jeans for gamedays spent at home.
LOFT Chambray Button Back Peplum Blouse • $59.50
Last but not leasttt you better believe that this baby came home with me! I was getting serious Draper James vibes in this sweet little chambray peplum top. Now someone take me to a pumpkin patch or apple picking so I can wear it?! I’m wearing a small.
