Get down to Business at Jan Rae
Need to dress for a work event and think you’re stuck having to wear a basic black suit? Think again! Take a page from former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis when you put on this LBS (little black suit) from the BIGIO Collection. Layered underneath the jacket is a short-sleeved sweater from Angel Apparel in powder pink: a popular color trend for fall 2014. Accessorize with your favorite vintage brooch and simple studs in rose gold to enhance the suit’s classic cut and feminine details.
Suit, Bigio, $420; Sweater, Angel Apparel, $64; Earrings, Kate SpadeNew York, $48. Jan Rae, 612 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.372.9935, janrae.com.
Business Smart, Confident and Bold
Take your career in a new direction when wearing this colorblock sheath by Joseph Ribkoff. The sleek and figure-flattering lines add sophistication to this jersey knit dress. An unexpected pop of cobalt blue provides a touch of drama against the black and white. Accessorize with a fashionable statement necklace like this one by Howard's Jewelry to complement the modern style of the dress.
Dress, Joseph Ribkoff, $184; Necklace Howard's Jewelry, $36. Carriage House, 90 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, 610.371.1146.
Hooray for Casual Friday.TGIF!
Many companies participate in casual Friday, allowing employees to wear casual, work appropriate clothing, usually near the week’s end. Confused? You're not alone. As a general rule of thumb, choose a top or jacket paired with fitted pants or dark denim. Showing up to work in cut-offs and a t-shirt just doesn’t cut it. Pair Joseph Ribkoff's sweater tunic with cap sleeves and knit pants for more laid back work days. Accessorize with a funky geometric necklace and silver drop earrings. Carry your laptop and files inside this crossbody tote, and slide on a pair of suede open toe slingbacks to complete the look.
Earrings, J&I, $78; Sweater Tunic and Pants, Joseph Ribkoff, $220 and $160, respectively; Bag, Elliott Lucca, $268; Shoes, Very Volatile, $9, Necklace, Pono, $182. Charlotte Shoppe, 4600 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610.678.4800, charlotteshoppe.com
Dinner, Drinks & Business
Show off your killer style when you wear this fit and flare two-tone dress by Joseph Ribkoff. Accessorize with gold earrings by Karine Sultan to accent the gold hardware on the dress’s belt. Add a whimsical bag like this one from Mary Frances and simple black patent leather pumps from Van Eli and you’re set from cocktails to gourmet chef concoctions, looking chic through the night.
Dress, Joseph Ribkoff, $216; Earrings, Karine Sultan, $28; Shoes, Van Eli, $138; Piano Bag, Mary Frances, $240. Charlotte Shoppe, 4600 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610.678.4800, charlotteshoppe.com
by Elaine Fioravanti | photos by Tania Colamarino, Ama Photography
