10 WORKWEAR ESSENTIALS Every Woman Needs to Own | How to Start Your First Work Wardrobe | Miss Louie
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▸ MY SIZING
I'm 5'2" - 105 lbs. / Size XS or S or 32C in tops / Size 00 or 0 or 24 in jeans/pants
▸ I’m WEARING:
Orange Top [00 $110]: bit.ly/2D0yo92
Pants [00 $68] bit.ly/2P5trD6
My Go-To Work Wear Resources
BLAZERS - bit.ly/2Pbpc9r & bit.ly/2D0CwG4
SHIRTS- bit.ly/2DlVeYN & bit.ly/2U6R1Ob
TROUSERS - (Basic) bit.ly/2D0D9j1 Or (Basic + Trendy) bit.ly/2P6Jhh4 & bit.ly/2QvIXot
HIGH WAISTED: bit.ly/2CYQ6dg & bit.ly/2CXJyLI
DRESSES: bit.ly/2P6PObj & bit.ly/2CZvKAu
BLOUSES: bit.ly/2P7N79n
TEES: bit.ly/2DhUaEY
MIX & MATCH SUITS Under $100 bit.ly/2CYMhoq & bit.ly/2PcmqAM
= Feat. in video
▻ T O P S ◅ @1:12
1| WHITE BUTTON DOWN
*FAVE [XS $29] bit.ly/2D3hBSG & bit.ly/2CZjQ9K
Stain resist Affordable [$29] bit.ly/2CZmAE1
Non Iron [$68] bit.ly/2QsqU2p
2| TEE
Short Sleeve
*Basic Crew [XXS $16] bit.ly/2P5aJvm & [$12] bit.ly/2Pb9kUp
V-Neck [XXS $15] bit.ly/2D1qQmI
Elbow Sleeve
Ribbed [XXS $28] bit.ly/2P6czw5
Affordable [XS $18] bit.ly/2CXP7Kg
*Pima Stretch [$25] bit.ly/2CZ6YR0 & Ribbed [$28] bit.ly/2CZ6YR0 (mine is closest to this one!)
Long Sleeve
Affordable [$9] bit.ly/2D1ruQP & [$14] bit.ly/2CYvm5o
Slim Cotton [$25] bit.ly/2CZ56rs
Stretchy Fitted [$28] bit.ly/2D1shkL
*Slim Ribbed [$19] bit.ly/2P8QhtM [$30] bit.ly/2P9UrS8
3| SWEATER
Affordable [$12] bit.ly/2Plc4yn
Crew [$29] bit.ly/2QMYDUo & V-Neck bit.ly/2QBvEDe
Merino Crew [$29] bit.ly/2Pa7tiw & VNeck bit.ly/2CY5bvy
Luxe Wool [$68] bit.ly/2PaTMQr
Cotton Crew [$50] bit.ly/2P7RpOk
*Cashmere Crew [XXS $100] bit.ly/2P7qzpf or VNeck bit.ly/2P5cQ2g
4| CAMI or non button down BLOUSE
Drape Front Cami [$11] bit.ly/2P5oU3I
Solid V-Neck [$23] bit.ly/2P944R1
*Button Front Cami [XS $23] bit.ly/2CYc14e & in black [$29] bit.ly/2CZW4dJ
Reversible [$23] bit.ly/2D0kofG
5| Sleeveless + Short Sleeve Blouses
Flutter Sleeves [$24] bit.ly/2P5mjGQ
Ruffle Neck Satin [$29] bit.ly/2P9vtSG
Ruffle Sleeve [$19] bit.ly/2D0n1xZ [$32] bit.ly/2P92Yon & floral print bit.ly/2D0v3qv
Long Sleeve Blouse
*Neck Tie Blouse [$29] bit.ly/2D0cId6
Collarless Blouse [$19] bit.ly/2P6niH5
Swing Ruffle Sleeve [$32] bit.ly/2CYxaLI
Ruffle V-Neck [$29] bit.ly/2P6xLSB
Dolman Blouse [$35] bit.ly/2P9xe2e
Satin Sleeve [$33] bit.ly/2P6t3Vd
▻ BOTTOMS ◅ @5:25
6| TROUSERS
*Fave Everyday Trousers [$39] bit.ly/2Pbg3h1 &
*Fave Basic + Trendy Pants bit.ly/2P6Jhh4 & bit.ly/2QvIXot
*Plaid Paperbag [00 Short $52] bit.ly/2CVPV2l
*Skinny Pants [00 Short $47] bit.ly/2CZLcMQ
5| PENCIL SKIRT
Basic Colors & Stretchy [$29] bit.ly/2D1xs4w
High Waisted [$35] bit.ly/2CXXHss & bit.ly/2CZqY60 & [$41] bit.ly/2P3L8my
Plaid & Tweed [$42] bit.ly/2P5itgU & bit.ly/2D1qHQb & bit.ly/2CZOoYQ
*Beige Pinstripe [$42] bit.ly/2P6hywN
▻ O U T E R W E A R ◅ @7:52
BLAZERS
Regularly shop here: bit.ly/2QCm6rH & bit.ly/2QyWEDe
*Basic Affordable [$35] : bit.ly/2P9FMWS & bit.ly/2D1E9na
Stretch Basic [$79] bit.ly/2D0nr7q
*Premium Basic [00 $139] bit.ly/2PnxRWg
CARDIGANS
**SALE! LOVE these thick ones [$55] bit.ly/2P5DJTU & bit.ly/2CYQXL0 [$75] bit.ly/2CW9Wpv
Roll Neck [$29] bit.ly/2D0LaVd
Hip length [$29] bit.ly/2QGbLef or V Neck bit.ly/2PcpMUo
Long [$29] bit.ly/2CVZDSl [$42] bit.ly/2P97CCA & [$49] bit.ly/2CXqTjj
Curve Hem [$49] bit.ly/2P5G1Cu
▻ D R E S S ◅ @9:47
SHEATH - Mine is old from here: bit.ly/2Rb6Zpm
Heather Gray [$42] bit.ly/2CZpQPO
Black (similar) [$42] bit.ly/2D3EXrk
Belted [$42] bit.ly/2CXIzLw
Ruffle [$39] bit.ly/2D3pTub & bit.ly/2D0rssv
Cutout [$47] bit.ly/2CXBKtz
WRAP
Short Sleeve [$100] bit.ly/2P9sxW8
Sleeveless [$29] bit.ly/2Pmlslp
Long Sleeve [$36] bit.ly/2P7Kuo1 & bit.ly/2Pn4N0S
Music by Joakim Karud: bit.ly/2H1gjqd
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#workoutfits #wardrobebasics #essentials
I'm 21, and I just got hired at my first professional job! I'm so excited, but very much overwhelmed when it comes to knowing what to wear. As someone who's only been working in coffee shops and restaurants since High School, where there was either a set uniform, or very strict dress code, this video is a life saver!
Kerry Rose the my video on essential work wear was made for you, please chk out my channel
It seems to me you wouldn't want to wear anything in this video to work. The shoes would fill up with sand and dirt. Does your workplace require steel toes? Most do. Normally maybe something more durable for the pants because these would rip the first time you kneel down for anything. Also if you wear these tops make sure you have a heavy jacket if you are going to be welding or using the cutting torch at all. Or deliberately burn holes so that your company upgrades to carhearts (I'd never do that wink wink). Also, does any part of your job involve applying pesticide or herbacide? Because if it does you want to look up state regs. Those differ state to state. Good luck out there I hope this was helpful.
Wow more power to you girl 😍 some of us are watching this without a job 🤣
@@hebaIslam23 ryt😂😂😂
Yes! I’m 22 (today) & am supervising people three times my age and your videos have helped me build a wardrobe that makes sure they take me seriously. I’d love a video on shoes and jewelry especially!
@@sa-mi1un Thank you!
Dang, go you! What is your job?
1:18 white buton white
2:35 tshirt
3:23 sweaters
4:13 cami
4:58 blouse
5:38 trousers
6:52 pencil skirt
8:01 blazer
9:08 cardigan
9:51 dress
you're the best
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Fantastic video! Great for those of us who have been in the workforce for years and need a basics refresh too! Xoxo
you look amazing in everything and I really appreciate the way you break each piece down and tell us why, Thank you!
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This is by far the most down to earth video on professional wardrobe.
Check, check and check....I have been working in an office for over 30+ years and the office basic uniform has never changed. This is a good video for those just starting to dress for the position they want. Thanks for sharing
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the advice is so good that even years out these looks still work and are current for work-wear.
Love how classic this video is
!!! you are the older sister i've always needed in my life !!! i'm starting an internship in washington dc this january and turned 24 in november. i've been slowly coming to realize that now i need to start developing a more mature and put together wardrobe and this video was an absolute godsend for me to start off a semi-professional internship with. thank you so much for taking the time to create such a detailed, well thought out and amazingly helpful video, louie!
how did the internship turn out?!
You are always doing just THE BEST work wardrobe videos with clothing you can actually wear to work. With other YT most of the time I'm just sitting there thinking: Who the hell, would wear that to an office.
Please keep on going!!!
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Incorporating work wear into casual outfits would be a great video too !
I’m 22 and have worked in food/retail for 6 years. I have never had to dress business professional but just got a really amazing opportunity. I’ve been stressing since I applied and now that I’ve got it I’m stressing more. This video is so helpful I cannot thank you enough
This video is perfect! I’ve been doing months of research on having the basics of an adult wardrobe as I got ready to graduate and this video is all the good stuff condensed into less than 15 minutes 😭 what a lifesaver finding this the week before I start my job!
You’re on another level for linking all the pieces to the websites they came from. Thank you 🙏🏼
Just discovered your channel and what a find! I'm overhauling my decade old work wardrobe and have cleaned it out by donations and selling my clothes online. I'm starting from nil and your videos are so inspiring and prove that you don't need to spend loads of money to look amazing.
I wished they showed this video when I was in business school. Great tips
I totally agree with the “good trousers” tip! When I need to look put together but don’t have any outfit idea in mind, I put on my one “good” Black pants and it can goes with almost any blouse.
if only I'm rich, I would definitely hire you to be in charge of what i wear everyday :)))
This is such a much needed video for me. I’ve been at my job 3 years and no longer have the clothes I bought when I first started (put on some weight & no longer liked the styles). Lately I feel super frumpy and very unprofessional with my wardrobe so I’m going out shopping this weekend to buy some essentials, and this helped identify what those key pieces should be. I love how you present the information with tons of outfit examples, and I could tel how much work went into this video. Thank you so much for giving a great foundation for a classic work wardrobe!!!
Oh my god I can't thank you enough for making this video and also for sharing links/options to things that are actually affordable yet look high quality. You're a goddess. Thank you.
essential bags and shoes please
Yes please
Yes yes!
Loved this!
Maybe you'll love our brand new Spring Lookbook as well
As someone who is recently moving from retail/fast food to an office, I really appreciate these videos!
i'm 17 and going for an on-the-job training that will last for 5 months.you helped me a lot. Thanks
Miss Louie I have twin granddaughters that are completing their college degrees in May. I am bombarding them with your posts. We are working on Capsule Wardrobes! I love your style! Thank You!
Yessss you’re back! Could you do workwear for specific body shapes in the near future? I am an apple shape (and I hide it well) but when it comes to pencil skirts and some sheath dresses and all manner of tucking in, it highlights my stomach, the one part of my body that is the worst. Apple shapes don’t have a great defined waist either. I’m sure every shape has its problems, but I feel like all workwear is especially trying if your stomach is your problem area!
holaphoebe I carry my weight in my tummy so a lot of these won’t work for me either. But her clothes are beautiful 😞
Same! Totally agree.
Peplum tops and wrap dresses are your best friend,
I was thinking the same thing. Those styles are fantastic if you are blessed with a svelte body, but curvy girls and pencil skirts are not a match made in heaven.
I recommend peplum waists with pants/skirts that are looser around/below the hip to balance out the shape, plus it is more comfortable around the stomach and hides any wrinkles. 100% recommend belts/comfortably fitted high waisted skirts and pants to help take attention away from your stomach and make your figure appear more balanced. For necklines, something that is closer to the neck and brings attention to your face helps to hide the wider upper torso/balance lower torso, or if you have something like a peplum you can get away with wider or more square necklines to give a more hourglass appearing figure.
Hopes this helps!
I love you so much I am 18 and I recently lost my job and i finally got an interview but its buisness professional and i never had anyone to help me with this stuff so im very grateful for you
I am a real estate agent struggling with my look. this was extremely helpful especially since I have zero fashion sense. Thank you!
Great positive upbeat attitude. Nice to see a professional woman that knows how to dress. 👍
Senior in college here. Thank you so much!
This is much less overwhelming for someone who has trouble styling outfits like me! Thank you!
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YES! To all the video suggestions! Work shoes! White staple show go tos! Loafers, heels, flats! Something comfortable that is still super cute! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
I love this! I recently lost weight and now I need to start over with my work wardrobe. This is great for a starting point.
Excellent advice for the professional. Capsule wardrobe - great neutrals and very polished. As an older professional, I have always dressed like this and it’s worked well.
I'm 21 and SOO painfully close to getting my first broadcasting gig- I'm so used to wearing blue jeans and t shirts, I'm so happy your channel exists
The best video to get started on a capsule wardrobe. Great description of the uses for each and every piece. Don't worry if you are not going into the office. This will help you if you need to rebuild a wardrobe for any change in lifestyle or change in body size.
I’m not sure how she does it but she seems to nailed every look and style! I want every single one of them!
I’m 20 (21 in about 5 months) and I’m a senior in university. I just accepted an internship with a marketing company that starts in January and this video is a GAME CHANGER! So thankful you made this video (even though I’m pretty late 😅)
I like how you put together all these amazing outfits with budget friendly items.
Hi Louie these are great ideas ...can you please suggest some great footwear to wear in office during winters
Oh yeah winter shoes would be great!
I struggle with all kinds of shoes; yet I always see people wearing different kinds of cute ones with different outfits.
Nude pumps are my go to
Booties or a clean slip on sneaker
I like to invest in a pair of nude and black pumps and brown and black booties for winter.
Love!! Wish I discovered this when I first started working in an office
Really don’t understand how you don’t have a million subscribers. You deserve it! As always, great content and so helpful 🤗
Thank you again! I can never get tired of your style videos. All your looks look so so good! You helped me a lot when I was trying build a work wardrobe and are still helping me. Love how organized you are too and make everything very easily accessible
Love the combination. It helps me a lot at work. When I used to work in hospital I don’t need to think what to wear but now working in the office is more different and difficult for me to mix and match and this help me a lot. Thank you so much
Getting back into the workplace after working from home for a few years. This video is so helpful in helping me nail down the right silhouettes and combos. Thank you for your efforts in putting it together.
Your orange top is life!
I swear every time I watch one of these videos I wish I worked in an office... Love your style!
I love the hardwork you put in every video, sometimes I wish I worked in an office job (early childhood educator here!) but it's so stylish and maybe one day I'll wear fancy clothes again to work! Haha :D Also, I hope you're okay! We support you!!
Looking forward to an updated version of this one ❤
Thanks so much for breaking it down! Definitely helpful for those of us transitioning into the workforce. Love your videos!
Your videos are so unique, helpful, and THEY JUST GO SO HARD. And you look stunning in this video! I love the color combo of your burnt orange and navy outfit.
Your trousers are to die for, so chic and polished
This helped me so much! I am starting my senior year of college with almost no professional clothing and had no idea where to start. Thanks!!
Your videos are by far the best! Great usable info, beautiful style, amazing editing.....And you have fabulous hair
essential shoes and bags would be great! i love the format of your videos, how you cut them, the white background, and all the links you provide. it's super great as a reference!
Yessss, I've been needing something like this!! Liked it before we even started
This video is great. There's a lot of actual pieces that I want here, not only an "inspirational video"... I really need this kind of stuff, and I can see you put a lot of work into making it actionable and realistic but still stylish. Having great basics is SO important. Glad to find someone like you. Made me subscribe after 1 video!
This helped me so much. I've always worked a job where I had a uniform and recently I've got a position where I have needed a few business outfits for conferences and stuff every now and then. I was wearing khaki colored jeans and polos because I didn't know what to do!! This video was a godsend and I like that I can use a lot of these items to "adult-up" my every day wardrobe as well. Thanks MissLouie for all of the work you put into this. I've never seen someone else with a description like that and it was awesome!
Absolutely don't work in an office environment, still watched the whole thing with delight. You are by far one of my favorite TH-camr. ♥
SUCH A HELPFUL VIDEO! I recently came across your channel and you literally create really amazing and helpful content! I don’t know how you don’t have like a million trillion subs because you should! Thanks for doing what you do!!
I finish university in a few months and will be looking for my first professional job (and in a post-COVID job market, no less!). Needless to say, I'm freaking out about what to wear but this video has helped a lot. It may have been posted 2 years ago, but this information is timeless. Thank you so much!
This is very helpful. I already have work wear, but it is good to re-evaluate the items I have and how to better utilize all of them. Thanks for the video!
This is perfect! New viewer here. Glad to see another petite person and your style is just like mine but you've found nicer pieces. I like how articulate you are and the tips you give instead of just posing. Thank you!
Just discovered this video. I love the dress/skirt options, I'm not a slacks person at all, which kind of a bad thing to some people haha. I love how the idea of business professional changing as someone who is a lot creative and colorful when it comes to clothes.
I so appreciate your thorough and thoughtful vid! Almost 50 and still figuring out my style in the good old boys club workplace. I was in a medical clinic sonalways wore scrubs. Given a choice I would wear phs and jeans. 😊 Hugs!
Glad to hear that things are going well for you! Please do a video about dressy shoes that are comfortable for work. I don't wear heels because they hurt and flats aren't comfortable. Or do you already have a video like this?
Wow! I just love your suggestions. They are so helpful and dressing the part professionally is just so important. Thank you for such an extensive work.
I love your style so much. I appreciate your business professional/casual wardrobes. Plus, you always look so put together even in your casual clothes! Truly an inspiration
Just watched your video...really loved it. I would really love to see work and casual attire for pear-shaped bodies. I'm 46, so would love some fashion ideas without looking either inappropriate or dowdy! Take care and, again, really love your advice!
More of these! Please we love them! How about more corporate wear?
Kelly Griver chk out my channel, I have a video you’d like
Wooo the looks are so fantastic! Its my kind of style not too feminine but also a little bit masculine (tom boyish)! Especially blazer and trouser look.
I'll be 22 next year and probably going for interviews! Or being employed!
The only person I trust when in comes to outfit ideas because we both are petite. ❤️
I love this!!!!! I have to dress business professional for my job, and I have all of these basics, but it’s so refreshing to see different mix and match options which then helps me feel less bored when looking at my closet 🙌🏻
so appreciate how much effort you put into these videos, so beyond helpful to us young professionals with tighter budgets and no sense of direction!!
I’d love to see essential work shoes (comfy heels, flats, etc) and recommended brands!
Also, I looooove your wardrobe videos but can’t help but wonder how different the clothes would look on me - a slightly larger frame with longer torso. If you haven’t already, I’d love to see a video on tips on how to dress for body type and elongate those shorty legs! Thank you xoxo!!
I have seen all of your videos. They all are useful. I tried and it is great. Thank you
Really great video! Love how you have broken down this and making it very simple and easy to follow!
This is by far my most favorite video of yours! Thanks a lot!
Smart casuals please!
Love all your fashions
And even you wearing
Your red blouse with
Your black slacks too
Wearing both without
Intimates underneath
Give a heart if you are
Your videos make me so happy and your aesthetic is everything. Thank you for existing.
this channel has been my go-to dictionary for attire hehe. thank you.
Thank you for being an inspiration to young professional women (I'm no longer one of them, but I so appreciate you putting this out there for them). Wonderful video!
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! So Classy and so simple yet stylish. Whatever you wear looks good on you. Please make more videos like this.
Thank you! The video was very educational and I appreciate you putting this together. Great job!
Your look books are so well thought out and styled. I literally take screen shots of your looks and take them out when I’m shopping. I’m 5 ft. 3 and it’s so hard to find things that are proportional to my height and size.
Yes ! Essential work office shoes and bags!
you are a life saver!! i had no idea where to start!
Very useful advice for building an effective wardrobe and spend on the right items !
I needed this video. I have lots of clothes for work but can't find something outside of the 4 outfits I usually wear. Needed these basics. Thank youuuu!
I love your style. Thank you for all the suggestions.
Love this so, so much. Entering graduate school and had NO CLUE where to start. This is great! Love what you're doing.
OMG!! I been looking for a video like this for ever!! Thank you! I am a new real estate agent and didn’t know where to start! I am ready to go shop!
Thank you so much, Miss Louie! I love this video and I love that you link everything!
Thank you for some amazing be ideas and tips.i am glad my wardrobe is so diverse.
Do you have a video on how you style your hair? I can’t get over how good it always looks!
Your wardrobe is my life goal 😅
You're so beautiful! Thanks for your priceless advices 😍
Your professional wardrobe vids are my fave!
thank you for this video - I am going from scrubs to business casual for the first time in over 20+ years and this video was invaluable!
I would LOVE to see a video on professional work bags/backpacks/sacks! I'm a biology teacher and am tired of carrying a backpack to school everyday lookin' like one of the kiddos (I'm your height so it doesn't help). Always love your style, so glad to hear you are on the up and up!
Barbara Tsao Try purchasing a sturdy tote bag. If you're willing to spend a bit of money, Kate Spade company makes great tote bags.
As usual, great video! So many outfits could be put together from those great pieces. Thanks for all the time you put into your videos, they are sooo helpful and I appreciate it!
happy to see you back here. You have mentioned 'troubles' a few times in your videos lately, I hope it will all work out well for you, sending you some love & magic from the Netherlands. You also asked for suggestions for your video's : I would really think it's fun when you get 5 pieces from a viewer and then dive into their closet and make the most beautiful combination (that they hadn't find themselves yet!). x