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FASHION FRIDAY: Office Outfit Staples

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USF chapter.

No more need to fumble around your closet looking for office-ready clothes. Her Campus has your back!

These office outfit staples will provide the backbone of your workplace wardrobe. Any of the pieces can be mixed and matched with office attire you already own to make an easy-to-create, versatile ensemble.

Crisp, white button-down

A tailored white button-down is the old standard for good reason. It can be paired with slacks, skirts and jackets of any color and still look tasteful and feminine.

Tailored black slacks

Slacks are the universal professional pant for plenty of reasons.

First of all, they match everything. These black bottoms complement any color or style blouse. They are the perfect foundation to show off your own personal style with a unique blouse.

A fitted blazer

Blazers add structure and sophistication to your workplace outfit. You can throw a neutral colored jacket over any outfit to spruce it up or you can add a brightly colored one to any neutral toned ensemble to add a daring, yet professional pop of color.

Radiate your business savvy and confidence by donning a red-hued blazer. The color red has long been associated with power (think back to when kings wore red capes).

Match-anything pumps

Nude pumps are the most versatile piece in any closet. Their classic glamour and timeless taste make them the go-to work shoe. When worn with the dress, the skin-toned high heels elongate your legs.

Wear these stunners to polish off any office outfit. Best of all, they perform double time as date night knockouts.

Metallic Accessories

Jewelry is the place to express your personal style. These golden pieces enhance your outfit with refined flair.

Silver, gold or bronze. Preppy, punk, girly, or hippie. Any style metallic accessory will enrich all of your work outfits.

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Hey there! My name is Samantha Stern and I'm a graduating senior of mass communication with a concentration on magazine journalism at the University of South Florida. I've been writing for Her Campus USF since January 2013 and this semester I was appointed editor-in-chief of the online publication. Life is a stressful thing and I want to provide a means of escape and self- improvement for young women, as well as for myself, by writing fun, engaging and useful content accessible anytime and anywhere via the internet.My ultimate goal is to empower women in their 20's. Women are hungry for everyday life advice. They crave tips for achieving the ideal in money, intelligence, beauty, fashion, health and lifestyle. I will satiate their informational appetite and, more importantly, help them become their outright best by writing fun and practical content relevant to the modern 20-something.When I'm not writing you can find me reading magazines (duh!) and books, taking long, hot baths and exploring local haunts with friends and family.Feel free to follow we on Twitter @samantha__stern or check out my resume and portfolio by clicking here.  
Ashley is a Chapter Advisor and currently living in Brooklyn, New York.