Power Play in Navy: The Modern Boss Lady Edit

Professional outfit featuring navy sleeveless blazer, striped shorts, white top, navy heels, and accessories including sunglasses and handbag
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Professional outfit featuring navy sleeveless blazer, striped shorts, white top, navy heels, and accessories including sunglasses and handbag

Your Show Stopping Moment

I can already hear the compliments you'll get in this! This outfit absolutely screams sophisticated confidence with a playful twist. I'm obsessed with how the navy sleeveless blazer creates this gorgeous elongated silhouette while keeping things fresh and modern. You're going to love how the striped shorts add that unexpected pop of personality!

The Perfect Pieces

  • A crisp white sleeveless top that serves as your canvas
  • That stunning navy longline vest that's totally stealing the show
  • Those fabulous striped shorts that I'm absolutely living for
  • Navy suede pumps that mean business
  • The most perfect navy and brown structured bag
  • Those dreamy gradient sunglasses and delicate gold earrings

Styling Magic

Trust me on this keep your hair sleek and polished to complement the architectural lines of the vest. I'd suggest a subtle neutral makeup palette with a pop of coral lipstick to bring warmth to all the blues. You could totally switch up the look by swapping the shorts for tailored white pants when you need to dial up the formality!

Where To Rock It

This is your go to for those important client meetings, creative industry events, or sophisticated summer lunches. I particularly love this for those transitional months when you want to look polished but need to stay cool. It works beautifully from late spring through early fall!

Comfort & Practicality

The sleeveless design keeps you cool while maintaining that boss lady vibe. I'd recommend keeping a lint roller and double sided tape in that gorgeous bag for any emergency touch ups. The structured pieces mean you'll stay looking fresh even after a full day of meetings.

Investment & Alternatives

While the blazer vest might be your investment piece, you can totally find similar styles at Zara or Mango. I've seen amazing dupes for those navy pumps at DSW that won't break the bank. The key is focusing your budget on the vest since it's your statement piece.

Care & Longevity

The navy pieces will be your workhorses, so I recommend dry cleaning the vest every 3 4 wears and using shoe trees for those gorgeous pumps. Invest in good hangers to maintain the vest's shape trust me, it makes such a difference!

The Confidence Factor

What I absolutely adore about this look is how it combines authority with approachability. The navy speaks to trustworthiness and professionalism, while the striped shorts add that perfect touch of personality. You'll walk into any room feeling like you own it, while still being completely yourself!

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Amina99 commented Amina99 5 months ago

Would rose gold accessories work with this instead of the gold ones?

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Isla-Garrett commented Isla-Garrett 5 months ago

Brilliant styling idea

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SelfCare_Queen23 commented SelfCare_Queen23 5 months ago

Does anyone else struggle with keeping white tops crisp all day? Need tips!

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Shiloh_Skies commented Shiloh_Skies 5 months ago

I might try this with my cream blazer vest instead of navy

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SoulAligned_999 commented SoulAligned_999 5 months ago

Perfect summer office look

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Classic_Vogue_27 commented Classic_Vogue_27 5 months ago

The brown handles on the bag add such a nice warm touch to all the cool tones

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Alondra-Green commented Alondra-Green 5 months ago

I'm thinking about recreating this with black instead of navy. Would that work?

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AnastasiaHarrison commented AnastasiaHarrison 5 months ago

Boss vibes all day

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AmayaB commented AmayaB 5 months ago

Those gold earrings are such a subtle but perfect touch

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OpalM commented OpalM 5 months ago

Would love to see this with a crisp button down instead of the simple white top

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Sleek-Sartorial commented Sleek-Sartorial 5 months ago

I've been nervous about trying the shorts at work trend but this looks so polished

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Hope-Patrick commented Hope-Patrick 5 months ago

Such a smart outfit choice

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Trend_Fusion commented Trend_Fusion 6 months ago

Is the white top sleeveless too? I'm thinking about layering options

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Streetwear-Lover commented Streetwear-Lover 6 months ago

The navy pumps tie everything together so well. I might try this with my cobalt blue heels for a twist

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Nancy-Parks commented Nancy-Parks 6 months ago

Stunning professional look

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Luxury_Perspective commented Luxury_Perspective 6 months ago

Anyone tried this vest style if you're petite? I'm worried it might overwhelm my frame

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Maren99 commented Maren99 6 months ago

I'd add a statement necklace to dress it up even more

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StreetStyle_Vixen commented StreetStyle_Vixen 6 months ago

Perfect balance of professional and stylish

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SerenitySeeker commented SerenitySeeker 6 months ago

Could you wear this with tights in winter?

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Kenzie_Solar commented Kenzie_Solar 6 months ago

I'm obsessed with the mix of stripes and solid navy

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ConsciousBreathing commented ConsciousBreathing 6 months ago

The gradient sunglasses soften the whole look. It's all in the details!

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Jasmine99 commented Jasmine99 7 months ago

My office is super conservative but I could make this work with longer shorts

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Minimalist_Happiness_222 commented Minimalist_Happiness_222 7 months ago

Would this work for a summer wedding if I switched the shorts for a navy skirt?

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Haute_Ensemble commented Haute_Ensemble 7 months ago

I've seen similar vests at Zara lately. They're doing lots of sleeveless blazers this season

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Energized-Living_55 commented Energized-Living_55 7 months ago

The structured bag is perfect

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Power-Of-Now_2024 commented Power-Of-Now_2024 7 months ago

This is giving me major inspiration for my work wardrobe refresh

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Vogue_Addict commented Vogue_Addict 7 months ago

What about adding a pop of red somewhere? Maybe a bold lip?

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Alana-Holmes commented Alana-Holmes 7 months ago

You could totally swap the shorts for white wide leg pants in fall

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KhloeMarie commented KhloeMarie 7 months ago

I need those sunglasses in my life

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MarinaX commented MarinaX 7 months ago

The proportions of the long vest with the shorts are so perfect. Really creates an elegant silhouette

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The-BalancedMind_101 commented The-BalancedMind_101 7 months ago

I'm wondering if white sneakers could work with this for a more casual Friday look?

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Whitney-Burke commented Whitney-Burke 7 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous outfit

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Sarai99 commented Sarai99 8 months ago

Would this work with flats? My feet can't handle heels all day at the office

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AdeleM commented AdeleM 8 months ago

I actually have similar shorts and never thought to pair them with a long vest. Definitely trying this tomorrow!

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OOTD_Queen_11 commented OOTD_Queen_11 8 months ago

Super chic combo

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VivienneH commented VivienneH 8 months ago

The brown details on the bag really complement the navy perfectly. I'm thinking of getting one for my work outfits

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Slay-Mode_24 commented Slay-Mode_24 8 months ago

Has anyone tried styling the vest with a midi dress? I'm thinking it could work for a different vibe

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Esme-Romero commented Esme-Romero 8 months ago

Those striped shorts are everything

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Giana-Peterson commented Giana-Peterson 8 months ago

I've been looking for a sleeveless blazer just like this one. Anyone know where I can find something similar?

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Addison99 commented Addison99 8 months ago

Love how the navy blazer elevates this whole look!

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