Black and White: Classic Career Color Combo

I'm a big fan of black year round. Late spring and summer are a great time to add some new items to your work wardrobe, and there's nothing quite as versatile as a classic pair of black trousers or a black skirt. You can dress them up or down with accessories and depending on what you pair with them, you can go for a dressier look that would easily transition into an after work business reception or a trendier casual look.

Here are some reasonably priced finds in black and white to update your work wardrobe:

I love this bold applique skirt from Sears:

I have this fun, fresh embroidered skirt and wore it last week to the office with this blouse in black. No one guessed my outfit was from Wal-Mart. Another fun, and reasonably priced, crisp skirt in black and white is this one from JC Penney.

Another find from Wal-Mart is this jersey faux-wrap dress, also from the George line, which I have found to be great quality. This would look great at the office with a bright colored bag and bold, chunky jewelry. Remember, jersey is the busy working woman's friend as it translates into "no ironing." This is my kind of fabric!

I'm also loving this chain print faux-wrap dress from Kohls' Daisy Fuentes line. And, since we're still dealing with April showers, this Paris trench coat (marked down to $31.20 from $78) would be a classic addition to your work wardrobe.

Working women on a budget can look put together and polished at work, without spending a fortune.

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