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Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

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Career, Contributors, Cubicle Life, Fashion, In The Closet · March 3, 2015

Style Cues: What to Wear to Work


No matter where you are on your career path, you want to make sure you work it when it comes to your wardrobe. That is often easier said than done, however, with the ever-changing definition of “business casual” and the standard skirt suit disappearing from many workplaces. How do you create outfits that are professional without sacrificing personal style? Here are some tips on how to curate looks that show you mean business in four major industries in our Style Cues: What to Wear to Work.

Creative Minds at Work

Working in a creative field, such as design, art, fashion, writing, or film calls for a creative outfit that showcases your personality. Bold colors, crazy patterns, and unconventional silhouettes are not considered risky business in your work environment. The trick is to demonstrate finesse when crafting your look to strike a balance between playful and professional. A fun cropped sweatshirt shows off your free spirit, while a faux leather midi skirt adds sophistication. When in doubt, a structured blazer gives an instant infusion of “yes, I work hard and play hard” to your outfit.

Creative Minds at Work

Jaded London crop top / J W Anderson black skirt / Barneys New York lace up boots / H&M drawstring backpack/ Kenneth Jay Lane hoop earrings / Berk – Inner Worlds Journal: Amazon.co.uk

A+ Style for Educators

Teaching the next generation of students is demanding, so figuring out what to wear in the mornings should be as effortless as possible. Either extreme – “hot for teacher” (outfits that are too tight or low-cut) or “school-marm” (garments that are too dull or matronly) – is likely to land you in detention, irritably writing, “I will not wear that outfit again” 100 times. Instead, start with smart, comfortable shoes like oxfords. Next, pair a relaxed chambray shirt with patterned pants. Add a statement necklace and structured bag for important papers, and your style soars to the head of the class!

A+ Style

SELECTED long sleeve top/ Darling floral trousers/ Oxford shoes / Lulu Guinness black and white tote bag / SHOUROUK jeweled necklace / MARC BY MARC JACOBS earrings

A Dose of Style for Medical Professionals

Although scrubs are the standard work uniforms for many healthcare professionals, certain positions and settings require more formal attire. Physicians, administrators, mental health practitioners, and pharmacists must cure their own “don’t-know-what-to-wear-itis” before they can help others cope with medical concerns. Our prescription? Wear a polished sheath dress with two sparkly earrings and call us in the morning. For a double-style dose, blue is a calming color, which can put patients (and you) at ease amidst the often-stressful medical environment.

Doc McStylish

Navy short sleeve dress / A2 by Aerosoles dressy shoes / Florian London tan handbag / Michael Kors yellow gold earrings / Accessorize scarf

Corporate Chic

While many professions have loosened their dress codes, a suit is still the apparel of choice for women in corporate fields such as law, business, public relations, and real estate. Slim cut blazers and slacks comprise the modern version of a “power suit.” A black suit is not only traditional enough for conservative work environments, the subdued color palette invites you to have a little fun with your accessories. Printed pumps, colorful earrings, a bright structured bag, and even nail polish in an unexpected hue show class and confidence-exactly the qualities you want to project as you climb the corporate ladder.

Suit Up for Success

Somerset by Alice Temperley white blouse / Helmut Lang blazer / Jil Sander black pants / Dolce&Gabbana leather shoes / Michael Kors satchel handbag / Purple earrings / Metallic nail polish

So, what are you going to wear to work? If you work in another industry and want some style advice for it, please let us know!

Oh, and if you are looking for style ideas for Spring, check out our 2015 Spring Style Preview.

Carmen BoeserAbout Carmen:

Carmen Boeser is a freelance fashion writer, thriftaholic, and vintage lover. She chronicles personal style and love for the St. Louis fashion scene on her blog, The Ruby Zipper. When Carmen is not processing merchandise at a resale boutique, she’s learning the joys of new parenthood with her husband and baby daughter.


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Comments

  1. Kevin ucan says

    April 18, 2016 at 12:38 am

    I respect your choice of clothes for office wear. Nice combination that reflects personality, professionalism and beauty at work also.

    Reply
  2. Harswardhan Azad Singh says

    June 13, 2016 at 5:17 am

    Hi Carmen,

    Very nice of you for sharing it with us.

    Selecting a dress for work is a hard task as there are very few options to make choices. If your office doesn’t allows anything in-formal then nothing to say but if there’s no barrier your article will help a lot.

    The tips provided by you here are great and working according to the profession. Your’s corporate chick ideas are best according to me, will definitely share it as it would help some.

    Thanks for the post.
    Have a nice day.

    ~ Harshwardhan

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    October 4, 2016 at 4:25 am

    Tailor made suits are expensive. If you have an old one you can always alter it.

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      December 13, 2016 at 1:44 am

      Professional tailors have an eye for perfect worn suits and they know how to make them fit you perfectly.

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  4. McKenzie says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Thank you for sharing! You are so right about the definition of business casual changing. I absolutely love all of this advice. I think my favorite is the one for educators because I can remember some grade school teachers who needed to switch gears into that fun and colorful style to make class more exciting!

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18 days and counting to college dorm move-in day a 18 days and counting to college dorm move-in day and the start of The Chicklet’s college experience. Got @stjohnsu gear to support our #futurejohnny. 🤣
If I’m going to do anything, I’m going to pose If I’m going to do anything, I’m going to pose with my leg out. #thighsdontlie  #pose #wedding #ootd
You know I like to keep it F-R-E-S-H.🌽 🍅 🥒

I can do that as well as support local Missouri and Illinois family farms with @Dierbergs Homegrown.

Think of Dierbergs Homegrown as a Farmer’s Market inside of a grocery store. It has the freshest produce available locally. In order for the item to be considered Dierbergs Homegrown, it has to be picked, packed and delivered to their stores in less than 24 hours.

You’ll find everything you want from tomatoes to eggplant to corn to peaches and more grown by family-owned farms located in and around the St. Louis area.

Get the recipe for my Meatless Lemon Parmesan and Corn Pasta and learn more about Dierbergs Homegrown on my blog, link in bio.

#DierbergsHG #HomegrownProud #WeLoveLocal #Partner
Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so m Planning my grocery shopping trips has become so much easier with @dierbergs Rewards. Not only do I earn points for every dollar I spend, but with their Marketplace, my points go even further with free grocery items.

Dierbergs Rewards app is super easy to use and makes for worry-free shopping. I’m a fan! 

Find your store- http://bit.ly/DierbergsStore

#dierbergspartner #dierbergsrewards #dierbergssummer
This #essencefest was one for the record books, in This #essencefest was one for the record books, in more ways than one.  Nola will always be one of my favorite places to visit, and I’m looking forward to being in the place again next year. Until then…
My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. My first full day at #essencefest is in the books. It’s very—different from years past, but I’m proud to be covering it this year. 🙌🏾
Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
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