If your new year intention is to get a job or seek new work opportunities, you will most likely be in need of a summer work outfit to attend interviews.
The curation of our wardrobe is an ongoing process and can be affected by seasons, trends, circumstances and needs.
The start of a new year is a great time to curate a summer work wardrobe with the January sales.
For me personally, I’ve needed work outfits for events and future opportunities.
My wardrobe is a collection of pieces which can be worn to various occasions. I’m all for wearing the same outfit a different way a few times… or wearing it until it gets old or you get over it.
But some of my work outfits have needed a ‘lift’. Something that adds a bit of ‘extra’ when worn to meetings and work events – even the possible interview.
When Styling You The Label reached out to me to gift a piece from their summer collection as a thank you for supporting their business, I was grateful but also unsure what piece to choose.
My basics are pretty much covered. So it needed to be a piece which could work with what I already owned. The Kirsten Cape in Paris Pink was my choice and it was the layer I needed for my summer work outfits.
I first wore the cape to a day work experience with a head of the company I work for, last November. I’ve had the stripe pants for years (early Bohemian Traders days) and the black tee is one I wear weekly – from Katies. I felt amazing and that confidence helped me as I met and engaged with managers for the first time. Don’t ever underestimate the power of an outfit. It can help your confidence.
I can see myself wearing the cape as a layer over a little black dress or to keep my shoulders warm at a black tie event. There are multiple occasions and outfits I can wear the cape with.
Yesterday at work, I wore it with a casual outfit and the cape made it corporate. Thanks to Mands, my work colleague for taking my picture.
Styling You The Label is designed and owned by Nikki Parkinson of Styling You. The pieces are made in Australia. The workmanship is beautiful and I have had comments from work colleagues on the cut and fit of the cape. It’s definitely a forever piece.
Right now, the cape is 25% off until the 12th January and 5% of sales will be donated to the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal who are assisting with those affected by the bushfires.
The pieces are an investment and will carry you through all occasions, but they will do heavy duty at work, without a doubt.
Disclosure: The Kirsten Cape in Paris Pink was gifted to me as a thank you of support with no expectation of being shared. It was my decision to share this piece with you on my blog to show you how I’ve worn it and how I intend to wear it in the future.