Monday 18 February 2019

Bold Printed Dresses For The Office & Weekday Wear Linkup

Another Weekday Wear Linkup for you to join, and some office style. As much as a work wardrobe needs classic, neutral basic pieces you can turn to again and again, it's fun to introduce some bolder prints and colours too!

My work wardrobe has certainly changed a lot in the 10 years I've been at my current company, from neutrals and button up shirts to bright colours, statement necklaces and fun prints. The dresses I'm wearing below might be a bit too bold for a more formal, conservative office dress code, but work perfectly in a business causal office like mine.

What I wore:


ruby olive necklace with French Connection 'Woodblock wonder' panache dress  and fran bag | awayfromblue

Fashion Scarf Girl Navy and Gold hair scarf tie in bow on Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue instagram | orange printed french connection sheath dress colourful statement necklace marc jacobs fran bag
ScarfFashion Scarf Girl Navy and Gold hair scarf (c/o) tied on bag
NecklaceRuby Olive Art series long striped pod necklace
DressFrench Connection 'Woodblock wonder' panache dress in white/geranium rose
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats
BagMarc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown

Why I wore it:

This orange dress is such a bold print and colour but it's perfect for our summer heat as it's linen, and the print disguises creases so it's perfect for a busy day of sitting at my desk in the office!

I added the colourful Ruby Olive necklace for a little extra colour, not that the dress needed much! I had another necklace in mind but I thought it was too much, this necklace seemed to work nicer with the orange print and it was a lovely way to remember my friend though the day, as she lost her cat the day before.

The Marc Jacobs Fran bag has been worn a few times with this dress, so I tried to change it up a little this time and wore the hair scarf tied in a bow on the handle, just a little point of difference from the last time I wore the dress and bag together.


Last worn: Ruby Olive necklace, hair scarf, orange printed dress, silver ballet flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag.

Other ways to wearhair scarf tied on wrist, orange printed dress and blazer, silver ballet flats and little black dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag and wrap dress.

Perfect for pregnancyorange printed dress hiding an early baby bump, silver ballet flats in third trimester, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag in second trimester.


What's In My Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran Bag










What I wore:

animal print dress in the office with bold yellow statement necklace and macrc jacobs fran bag | away from blue

animal print dress and Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue instagram | animal print dress in office with statement neckalce marc jacobs carrob brown fran bag
NecklaceStarfish Project Veronica short yellow multi strand necklace
DressJeanswest ruffle neckline animal print dress
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs logo plaque flats in camel
BagMarc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown

Why I wore it:

This dress has been in my wardrobe for years, although it's not been as frequently worn as others. You can see the first time I wore on on the blog back in 2012, in one of my early posts! It just goes to show that animal print will always be a classic you can pull out year after year.

It's not the first time I've worn this dress with the Marc Jacobs Fran bag, they have been a frequent combination over time, as I think the carob brown of the bag works well with the neutral colours in the print. With the camel flats too, I thought the outfit needed a little touch of colour with all of the neutrals, and this yellow statement necklace was the perfect touch.


Last worn: yellow beaded necklace, leopard print dress, camel flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag (above).

Other ways to wearleopard print dress and blush blazer, camel flats and wrap dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag and burgundy pants.

Perfect for pregnancyleopard print dress hiding second trimester bump, camel flats in third trimester, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fran bag in second trimester.



Printed Dresses For The Office Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

A printed dress is such a fun office piece. You can pair it with neutral shoes and a bag to tone the print down, or cover it up a little more with a blazer if you are worried it might be too bold for your office environment. Alternatively, you can maximise the print with colourful statement necklaces and bolder handbag and shoe choices.







Weekday Wear Linkup #06


Welcome to the Weekday Wear linkup! A linkup for you to share your weekday outfits - whether that is office wear or stay at home mum wear - if you wore it on a weekday, you can link it up!

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1. Please link to a specific outfit post, not your blog homepage.
2. Link back to this post so others can find the link up.
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4. Add up to two posts and be sure to visit and comment on as many other posts as possible to get some weekday outfit inspiration!
Optional: tweet the post you linked up with the hashtag #weekdayWearLinkUp so I can retweet!





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84 comments:

  1. I love how colorful and spring- like your outfit is !!
    You look stunning :)
    - Marina W
    http://www.waitmarinawho.com/2019/02/rendezvous-in-brugge-belgium.html

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  2. I love the second ensemble, it is perfect for everyday and fancy occasions!
    Lots of love ♥ January Girl

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  3. Love both your looks
    and I heart your necklaces.

    Ann
    https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

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  4. The second dress is beautiful, I love animal print. My new (well, I bought it last summer) maxi dress is zebra print and I don't see it going out of style anytime soon.

    Anne - Linda, Libra, Loca

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  5. Love the pretty dresses! That first one is a beautiful color. Thanks so much for the link up!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  6. That orange dress looks gorgeous on you x

    Laura
    https://pinkfrenzymissl.blogspot.com/

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  7. You look so cute!
    xx- Nina

    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2019/02/cheetah-skort.html

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  8. Love both these dresses! Looks so fab on you.

    Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  9. Your dresses are just perfect for hot weather, I will be wearing the same kinds of things in a few short months!
    As always, I love the bag!
    xo,
    Kellyann
    www.thisblondesshoppingbag.com

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  10. Mica,
    Hi! Who doesn't love bright colors, statement necklace and a fun print? I tried to do LinkUp but it failed, I will try again.

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  11. Omg Mica! I absolutely adore both dresses! The prints are super cute and as always you accessorized beautifully:) I agree leopard has definitely made a permanent residence in the classic family:) Well, I pray you are having a wonderful start to a beautiful week!!

    Tiff
    Http://www.dashoffashandfinance.com

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  12. Beautiful looks!! :)

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  13. Great dresses Mica! And how fun to see a flashback to 2012. :) I like the little scarf accessory for your purse as well. I hope you had a good weekend, with some relaxing weaved in! :)

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  14. Such pretty summer dresses! That's impressive that you've had the second dress since 2012...and even have it documented on the blog!
    Gina || On the Daily Express

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  15. That's such a great point about the print linen not showing the wrinkles as much. Both dresses are so pretty. I love that you wore a yellow necklace with the animal print one.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  16. Love that leopard dress! It will never go out of style, one of my favorite things about leopard
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  17. I love all the outfits!

    Carina | https://carinazz.blogspot.com/

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  18. Looking lovely as always but I especially love the second look. I could not link up as it keep asking me for a correct email.

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    1. Oh no, I'm so sorry you had issues linking!

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  19. You look great in these dresses and these bags are beautiful!


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  20. It is nice that your office is more business casual so you get to wear these kind of bold print dresses. I have to say that I absolutely love both of these dresses on you, they suit you so well. The orange one just look great on you, must be your colour. The animal print one is stunning as well. This brownish tonality also looks nice on you. Both dresses are a win win, I'd say. You look super pretty and adorable. Love the bags and the accessories as well.

    Have a fantastic week ahead!

    https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Ivana :) I'm so lucky to work in a business casual environment!

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  21. How funny, your top necklace is as big and bold as the one I'm linking up!

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    1. It is so similar, and so funny indeed! :)

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  22. Yes linen is great for hot weather. I hear you guys are breaking records there with the heat. And i love that Jeans West ruffle dress, so fun and it looks great with the pop of yellow with the necklace.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. Yep Brisbane is in what feels like a never-ending heatwave at the moment!

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  23. Glad to hear about your office's relaxed dress code. Mine is the same. You just feel better when I can wear what I like, don't you? And obviously you don't have to convince me to wear printed dresses ;-) I especially love your bold orange one with the colourful beaded necklace! Wishing you a wonderful week, Mica! xxx

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  24. Well something odd happened to my link but pressing it does take you to the post. Weird

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  25. I love these dresses for the office. We can't wear sleeveless at my work, but a cute sweater over a dress like these would do! Another pretty look by you!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  26. Loved seeing your little summer dresses. You're making me hungry for our summer!
    Hugs, Mary.
    thepoutingpensioner.blogspot.com

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  27. These dresses are both lovely! I really like how your yellow necklace looks with the animal print! What a perfect color to brighten it up!

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  28. The first dress is stunning on you ♥

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  29. Love that orange print dress! It's so cheerful :)

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  30. I'm definitely on board with the idea of bold prints for the office! Such a nice way of brightening up a day of work :) I particularly like the orange print on you Mica! :)

    aglassofice.com x

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  31. That orange dress is so fun! I love the pattern, and mix of colors. I think it helps make it not so loud, and perfect for the office!

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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  32. I love both of these dresses, although neither of them seems bold to me! The orange is really nice on you, Mica!

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  33. Love the bright orange dress on you. Have a great week.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  34. I love the first dress. Something about the pattern and color is speaking to me. But both looks are very nice.

    Anna
    www.glamadventure.com

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  35. Gorgeous bold prints Mica, you look wonderful in them both, Love the first one on you! Have fabulous week, my boys are on half term at the moment so juggling blogging with keeping them entertained.

    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  36. Love the animal print and you are so right - it's a pattern that is here to stay. Great looks xx Maria

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  37. I do like your pretty orange dress , it must be so cool for a Summer day. Enjoy your week. Apologies for my mess up with my image, I have changed to Wordpress and am having some teething problems.

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    1. I'm glad you still managed to link up :)

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  38. I love both dresses! The orange print dress is beautiful with a vibrant color and overall print. I am attracted to it very easily. The leopard print dress is timeless and paired well with your yellow necklace. The pop of color is a nice touch!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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  39. Love your dresses, you look very cute☺

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  40. Loved that pop of yellow on that animal print

    www.stylebasket.in

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  41. Both dresses are lovely and suit you really well! I have to say I am prone to a black dress but I have started to branch out as well with some blues and pinks xx

    https://paulamarieee.blogspot.com

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  42. Ooh, I love that you're going for some bolder looks as workwear - I always fall into the slump of wearing boring dark colours constantly!
    francesca | francescasophia.co.uk; lifestyle, beauty and travel blog xx

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  43. Sounds like your workwear has changed in a smilar way like my workwear :) Personally, I'm happy working in an office environment that is not too formal. Both of your dresses are beautiful and I'm especially surprised how long you already own the second dress as it still looks great.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. yes a business casual environment gives so many more options for what to wear to work! :)

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  44. Those are such cute dresses! I love the colors in the first one...I'm starting to really appreciate linen too. It's fantastic for the heat. I love how you paired your yellow necklace with the leopard dress - that's the perfect pop of color. :)

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  45. Printed dresses are so much fun. I love how you added a colorful necklace with the orange dress. Super cute.

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  46. I love both of these dresses on you- the prints are so pretty!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  47. Mica,
    I love both dresses of course. But the coral printed dress is so gorgeous. I know that you say it is orange, but it looks like coral to me. Perfect choice of handbags also.
    Beautiful styling!
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Elle https://theellediaries.com/

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    1. It's a really bright orange in person :)

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  48. Both dresses are perfect for warm weather! Love the orange print on you!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  49. Two lovely dresses on a lovely lady! Hope you're having a great week!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

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  50. Hi Mica
    That yellow neclace on that animal print dress is a perfect combo.
    I think both dress look wonderful for a office dress code in general, I think.
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  51. I love the idea of wearing a printed dress to work! The color and print of the first dress is really pretty, and that's so cool that you have had that animal print dress for all those years. And I'm so sorry about your friend's cat. It's always hard to lose a pet, and I hope she's doing okay.

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. It is so sad, her cat was 15 years old and very well loved! Thanks for your sweet words.

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  52. I love printed dress. They are such fun and bring a pop of colour to your day :)

    Chynna | chynnawebley.com/blog

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  53. You look so sweet and lovely in these printed dresses. I must say my heart is gearing towards the first dress. Absolutely beautiful!! :-)
    Have a blessed week.

    https://www.missymayification.co.uk

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  54. I love both of those prints, and I'm not even a fan of orange! Plus, these looks are making me so jealous that it's summer for you right now. I can't wait for warmer weather!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  55. That orange print dress is so cute on you
    new
    https://www.melodyjacob.com/2019/02/10-cheap-premium-men-summerspring.html

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  56. These are such lovely work outfits, Mica:) As always, stylish but still very work-appropriate. The French Connection dress looks fab on you. And love that Fran bag too:)
    Hope you're having a lovely week so far.

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  57. These are both such gorgeous printed dresses, Mica! They are both such pretty colours and prints and look great on you! I love how you've accessorised both looks too! Hope you're having a great week so far! XXX

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  58. Orange is one of my favorite colors, and animal print is always a win!! Great dresses on the French Connection web site!

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  59. Those are such pretty printed dresses! I love how the yellow necklace pops against the print of the second dress too. I can't wait until I can wear dresses without tights again... hopefully this winter will be done eventually :)

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    1. Hope you get some warm weather soon Shea!

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  60. I'm sorry about your friend's cat. It's always terrible to lose a pet.

    On a happier note, I really like both outfits. I especially like the pairing of leopard and yellow. They work so well together.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  61. A bold dress for work is always a yes! The first dress is so pretty and I love the shades of orange in it!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  62. The orange is so pretty, Mica! I also love the pop of purple! And the browns together are gorgeous! Happy Thursday!
    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  63. The print of these dresses are so pretty! I really love orange and rust colors at the moment too. I’m in California so I miss the warmth!

    Xoxo,
    Noelle

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  64. Thank you to everyone who linked up, and those who left a comment! :)

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  65. Absolutely love the brown Marc Jacobs bag.
    I'd wear both printed dresses, very pretty.

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