Vintage In The Office

Hi there lovelies,

Hope you have had a splendid week.

Well, it's May and if we're going to be able to afford this, this summer ...


We're All Going on a Summer Holiday

We're going to have to do a lot more of this, this spring ...


"Damn You Little Green Alien, I Need to Get to the Next Level to Beat Nigel in Accounts"

We may be daydreaming of lounging on a beach at sunset sipping Pina Coladas, complete with little umbrellas (very sophisticated) or of a bracing stroll along a windswept beach with rosy cheeks, before heading back to the caravan, complete with tea and cake ... but we've still got to drag our arses into work in the meantime to get us there.

However, just because we're paying the bills and saving the pennies for this year's great escape who says it can't all be done with verve or a dash of panache? Not us! Work doesn't have to be a sterile, style free place devoid of creativity or individual flair even if the work canteen is. Why not work your effortless vintage glamour and elegance at ... work. Lovely.

We've been having some fun putting workwear 3 looks together from 3 eras. All are professional, smart and stylish; to inspire some 9 - 5 vintage and retro chic.

1960's

Inspired by Mad Men this pert and prim outfit of matching dress and jacket is a classic. Paired with complimentary handbag and shoes; this is non-fussy and simple elegance. If this outfit had it's own soundtrack it might be Breakfast at Tiffany's.

1970's

How about breezing into the office with your big 70's curled hair swinging, bringing Californian sunshine style to a drab Monday morning? Easy and care-free; just touch up the lip gloss, pop your bag over your shoulder and off you go.

1980's

Yes, we're business women and we mean ... errrm ... business. With striking dog-tooth and a dash of red we can wow with confidence in Thursday afternoon's very important office supply meeting. This is the outfit to get your point across in - if you want bourbons you ask for bourbons! Don't put up with those digestives. Ok, ok, seriously the Fiesta scarf might not go with the blouse because of the bow but we had to include it - it's fantastic! But don't go thinking we put this article together just to get the scarf in, because we didn't.

Have a great weekend.

Love Frock&Roll

Photos: Deck chairs (c) Zoemichelle, Business woman (c) Netris, both StockFreeImages & Dreamstime Stock Photos, StockFreeImages