For today's Weekday Wear Linkup I'm sharing a couple more outfits I wore to the office recently. My office in Brisbane has been open for a long time (it reopened late 2020) on a completely optional basis. With no cases in Queensland I've felt safe enough to go in now and then, when the workload allows for it. I'm not going back regularly yet, just a day or two here and there, but it's been fun when I have gone in!

What I wore:

orange blazer with teal accessories neutral printed tank black pencil skirt autumn office business casual outfit | awayfromblue

orange blazer with Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather | awayfromtheblue

Earrings: Kmart teal tassel earrings

Jacket: Glassons orange jersey blazer
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Florence print long line tank
Skirt: Jeanswest black ponte pencil skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

Again wearing this orange blazer that I bid on pre-lockdown in 2020 and that sat unworn in my wardrobe for over a year. It was good to get it out for a second wearing! I felt it added the perfect amount of colour to the neutral outfit of the brown printed tank and the black jersey pencil skirt.

The teal Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag looked great last time I wore it with the orange blazer, so I repeated that combination again. Added the teal tassel earrings on too, for a bit of matchy-matchy with the bag and some more colour in my outfit when the bag was sitting on my desk.

I wouldn't usually wear Converse to the office but I'd aggravated my knee injury on a recent hike and wanted something a little more supportive than ballet flats - and as so few people are in the office on any given day it's an even more casual vibe than it usually is.

Last worn: orange blazer, teal tassel earrings, Tiffany heart necklace, brown printed tank, elastic pencil skirt, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff teal croc Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: orange blazer and blue dress, brown printed tank and green jeans, elastic pencil skirt over a dress, Converse and tee dress, Rebecca Minkoff teal croc Love Too bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: brown printed tank in third trimester, elastic pencil skirt in second trimester, Converse in second trimester.

Unboxing My Rebecca Minkoff Love Too Bag:

What I wore:

monochromatic black striped tank grey jersey blazer pencil skirt autumn office outfit yellow statement necklace teal bag | awayfromtheblue

Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather with grey pencil skirt | away from the blue

Jacket: Jeanswest grey jersey blazer
Necklace: Starfish Project Veronica short yellow multi strand necklace
Tank: Atmos & Here Oregon stripe tank
Skirt: Asos tailored tab front pencil skirt in grey
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This is such a simple outfit - again it's like the one above with a pencil skirt, blazer and printed tank. But it's the kind of outfits I really missed putting together with not being in the office! With the black and white stripes on the tank, grey blazer and pencil skirt it was a bit too monochrome - the fun yellow statement necklace added just the right amount of cheer and stopped this looking too plain.

Again I wore my teal Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag, it's such a nice size for the essentials I need for work and it's nice to wear a bag that doesn't have to fit all the kids things in it too!

Last worn: grey jersey blazer, yellow statement necklace, black and white tank, grey pencil skirt, silver ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff croc Love Too bag (above).

Other ways to wear: grey jersey blazer and swing dress, black and white tank worn 30 ways, grey pencil skirt and peplum, silver ballet flats and a-line skirt, Rebecca Minkoff croc Love Too bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: grey pencil skirt in second trimester, silver ballet flats in third trimester.

How You Can Wear It:

A printed tank and pencil skirt is an office staple for a business casual environment. You can dress it up a little with a blazer which can also cover up bare shoulders if you're in a more conservative workplace. You can use a bright blazer or a statement necklace or earrings to add a little extra colour and personality to your outfit too.

Weekday Wear Linkup #122

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Unsurprisingly for such a staple piece, I've worn this Atmos & Here black and white striped tank 30 times since I bought it! The perfect piece to feature for this month's 30 wears post as it goes with everything.

30 Ways To Wear: Atmos&Here Black and White Striped Tank

30 ways to wear" Atmos&Here Black and White Striped Trapeze racerback tank styled different ways | away from the blue blog

Out of all the prints in my wardrobe, I think stripes are the hardest working, and something I frequently reach for. The best thing about this black and white striped racer back tank is that it's quite a thick cotton material - so it works in summer with bare arms and layers well in winter too. I really enjoy wearing it and can't imagine not having in my wardrobe. Even if it was an impulse buy!

And just like the cheap and cheerful find I shared last month with the Kmart floral maxi dress worn 30 ways, this is from Atmos&Here, another fast fashion brand. You don't have to spend a lot to get things that last in your wardrobe!

Cost Per Wear

This Atmos&Here Oregon tank was an impulse buy to get myself free shipping! I'd picked up a few things at The Iconic, back in April 2016, but I was 50 cents short of free shipping. I had the choice of paying $7.95 for shipping or finding something else I liked around that same price range to get free shipping. This tank was on sale for $9.98. I figured I'd rather pay the extra $2.03 and have the tank than just paying for shipping!

I'm glad I did that - it's been a good piece to have in my wardrobe, and for just $9.98, at 30 wears, it's down to 33 cents a wear now.

Jeans and Black And White Striped Tank Outfits

6 different jeans and black and white tank outfit ideas awayfromblue

You really can't beat stripes and denim - it's such a classic, and for good reason! I like to try mix it up a little and step away from the blue jeans rut by wearing this striped tank with more colourful jeans, but any shade of denim works well with stripes - even a classic blue.

Bright Toppers To Wear With A Black and White Striped Tank

5 ways to add a bright topper to a black and white striped tank outfit ideas awayfromtheblue

A black and white striped tank is a great neutral piece to add to an outfit. It doesn't clash with any other colours so you can layer it up with any bright topper! A cardigan for a cooler day, a blush blazer for work, or a pink vest on a warmer day. They all look great with black and white, any colour does.

Black And White Stripe Tank Worn With Printed Scarves

4 ways to wear striped tank with printed scarf awayfromblue

With the neutral black and white, another way I like to add a little more colour to this tank is by wearing a bright scarf on top. It's a great additional layer for a colder day too. My favourite is an Alexander McQueen skull scarf. I love the skull print against stripes and I have them in a range of colours!

Shorts Outfits With Black and White Striped Tank

3 outfits ideas striped tank and shorts awayfromtheblue

Just like the striped tank and jeans outfit formula above, shorts are another easy staple pairing. You don't have to stick to denim shorts though, as you can see here I've worn this striped tank with cotton Bermuda shorts and these soft linen blend olive pull on shorts. An easy outfit for a warmer day.

Black and White Striped Tank With Skirts Outfits

5 outfit ideas with a black tank and skirts awayfromtblue

As much as I love jeans and shorts, skirts are more frequently worn in my wardrobe. And this neutral black and white striped tank works with any kind of skirt! As you can see, maxi skirts are my go-to, but this tank works well under a blazer with a pencil skirt for in the office too.

Print Mixing With Striped Tank

I think striped pieces are the easiest to try print mixing with, and so I've worn this tank with a few printed pieces in the past. Printed shorts, and a lot of printed kimonos! Not every print mix worked but it was fun to try some different things with the stripes! I think the printed shorts is my favourite, closely followed by that tie dye kimono.