Workplace: Casual

Men have it easy.  For every dress code, they know just what’s expected of them, no thinking involved.  Black tie?  Done.  Business?  Done.  But women?  We have to think about everything. 

In the hopes of making things a little easier, I thought I’d give you a guide to fun and stylish shoes for every workplace.  Today’s installment: the casual workplace (a cool start-up, an art gallery, something in a shared office space, etc.).  You can wear pretty much whatever you want to a casual workplace, but there are still standards.  Don’t show up in ratty flip flops you’ve worn every day for the past three summers—it’s still a workplace, people!  These sandals, however, are much better:

The Helixa is casual, but it’s also stylish and well-made.  It says something about you, and that something isn’t “I’m sloppy”—it’s “I have a point of view.”  And with its bright color, spikes, and glitter, you’ll be hard to miss!  Also available in orange, black, white, or natural leather or silver synthetic—all lovely!  Your choice for $60 at Nine West.

Yes, I am going to suggest a rhinestone kaleidoscope loafer for the casual workplace.  The Conncord has a classic workplace silhouette, but reinvented with a free spirit.  If the colors are too much for you, it also comes in black, a blush multi, leopard, silver zebra, and a sort of blue and black camo—find them at Steve Madden for $70.

The Benny by Ella Moss is polished but fun!  The blue color is so saturated and lovely, and I’m sort of digging the shape—both of the boot and of the 3.75-inch stacked heel.  Also available in gray or a leopard with black tabs—all equally appropriate; all from Zappos for $248.

The Too Dottie by 2 Lips Too is a polka dotted patent leather shoe with a pointed toe and a 3.75-inch wedge.  Fun!  And perfect for a casual workplace.  Also available in blue and tan; find them at DSW for $50.

Casual: done!  Next up: the business casual workplace.  Coming Friday!