styling: mallisser

melissa wrote to me hoping for some tips on how to gussy up her drably-colored business casual wardrobe. it is so easy to fall into a fashion rut, but i’m here to help! or, at least, i hope to help. you can have a drably-colored wardrobe, but it is the more intricate elements such as ruffling, exquisite fabrics or other details that set it apart. this outfit is proof.

the addition of a few colored accessories adds a pop, without overdoing it.

recommendation: dress (black), long cardigan (black), tights, trench, beanie (purple), doctor bag (black).