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Vintage Denim: For Work

Vintage denim works for the office with these tips!
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Making Vintage Denim Work for Work

Remember a few weeks ago when I spilled my tips and tricks for buying vintage denim? Good, because now I’m styling that exact same pair of jeans for the office. Dressing down denim is a no brainer, but dressing up denim takes a bit more planning. When one area of my outfit is super casual, I’ll over compensate in other areas to turn the fancy factor up. For example, if I need to look profesh, but feel like wearing sneakers, I’ll pair them with a midi skirt, like this babe here.

If you want to wear denim to the office and still look like a boss, there are a few ground rules.

  1. Stick to dark denim washes or black jeans. Save your acid wash for the weekend.
  2. Steer clear of rips, embellishments, or too much distressing.
  3. Make sure they fit properly! There’s nothing more embarrassing than bending down to pick up a pen and accidentally showing a room full of clients your butt cleavage.

My easy outfit equation for denim at work is graphic blouse + tailored blazer + fancy footwear. Sprinkle in some fun accessories for extra points (a statement necklace or patterned socks)! It never hurts to finish your outfit off with an obnoxious faux fur coat. Consider the glam alarm officially ringing.

Do you think this equation is foolproof? Give it a go and send me a pic!

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Shop My Fave Black & White Graphic Blouses:

Coat: vintage, similar here, and here | Denim: vintage, similar | Top: vintage, similar | Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Necklace: Bauble Bar, similar | Pumps: Zara | Socks: similar | Bag: vintage Louis Vuitton | Earrings: Mango, similar

Lips: Nars, Heat Wave

*Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, I get a teenie-tiny kickback. Thank you for supporting my blog!*

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21 Comments

  • How To Buy Vintage Denim - Clothes & Pizza
    February 1, 2017 at 2:09 am

    […] this post I’ve styled my vintage denim for the weekend, you can see a work-appropriate look using the exact same pair here! That’s it for now. I hope you’re more willing to rock some vintage […]

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  • Kelsey
    February 1, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I love these tips! I like wearing dressy tops with denim but I particularly like your use of lacy socks/stockings with the heels to add a flash of color while still keeping it classy!

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Keepin it classy is always a challenge, lolz! I’m so glad you’re reading along, thanks babe!

      Reply
  • Cristina
    February 1, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Wowwwwwww the socks with the shoes and jeans is bomb!

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Yasss I’m glad you noticed! I just love wearing fun socks with any type of shoe!

      Reply
  • Rachel
    February 1, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Wow yes please on that coat!!

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  • Jasmine
    February 1, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    Super glam work attire. I love it.

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  • Jessica
    February 1, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    Yep! Definitely made it work!

    Reply
  • Eugenie
    February 1, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    You look soooo fabulous with that coat on over it all

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Eugenie! You’re such an inspiration!

      Reply
  • Lena
    February 1, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    This is seriously glam office wear. I love it

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you Lena!

      Reply
  • Jennifer
    February 1, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Omg these outfits are amazing! Especially that first fur coat ahhhhh!

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Aww Jennifer you’re the sweetest! You would look BOMB in a coat like this!

      Reply
  • Molika
    February 2, 2017 at 4:04 am

    I love all the outfit! Thank you for the tips.

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you Molika!

      Reply
  • Jenny
    February 2, 2017 at 4:25 am

    I love the blouse! I haven’t found my perfect pair yet, but working on it!! I’m petite so vintage tends to look a little meh on me. Maybe I need to go into the childrens sections!

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    • clothesandpizza
      February 3, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Yes, try the kids’ section! You can also check some of the online shops I linked, I know Noirohio carries lots of x-small sizes!

      Reply
  • Style Q&A with Clothes and Pizza | The Outfit Repeater
    March 24, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    […] gray faux fur leopard coat I found at a thrift store 5 years ago. It was mega cheap (probably $10) and I get SO many […]

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  • Jen M
    March 24, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    I just found your blog through Hannah Rupp’s and I Love this look.
    In certain pictures you look like a young Madonna to me.
    Great styling 🙂

    Cheers,

    Jen

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    • clothesandpizza
      March 28, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Jen! Thank you so much for the sweet comment! Looking like a young Madonna is pretty much the most epic compliment you could give someone! <3 <3

      Reply

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