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Style Savers: 16 Fashion Staples Every Woman Should Keep At Work

Whether it's unexpected after-work plans with colleagues or a straight-up fashion emergency (spilled coffee?!), here's what every modern woman should keep close for whatever life throws her way.
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Pumps to Pump Up The Volume

What an easy way to pump up the volume of that blah work outfit. Whether it’s a pair of classic black stilettos or neutral pumps, keeping a versatile pair of heels at work will definitely come in handy.

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Insoles For The Sole

The work day might have brought extreme exhaustion to your mind, body and sole but it’s nothing that a pair of padded insoles and a venti latte can’t fix.

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LBD

You know that LBD that might not be appropriate for work but is perfect for a date night? Yes, that one! Make sure to stash it somewhere close at work for that last-minute night on the town.

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Classic But Gaudy Earrings

Classic gaudy studs sometimes are just the right fix that an outfit needs.  Pin your hair back and pop on those babies for an after work cocktail with the gals.

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Tide White Stick

It happens to the best of us.  Life’s messy spills get all on you and not to mention you have an after work event.  Not to fret – a Tide white stick will instantly clean up your worst stain.

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Fancy Flats

A pair of not-so-plain flats is always the way to go for a chic after-work occasion. 

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Makeup Bag

The essentials might be in the bag but it’s no harm in keeping it cute and chic on the outside.

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Leather Jacket

Ladies keep in mind that luckily the right statement leather jacket goes with practically any outfit.

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Fashionable Flatforms

A killer pair of flatforms will help you keep the height and comfort when you are just dying to come out your favorite pair of stilettos.

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Necklace To Nail It

Keep it simple but fancy with the right necklace for an afternoon of fun.  Not to mention, that work V-neck will get an instant upgrade indeed.

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Shape-wear Ready

Hear me out! The right shape-wear can make a world of a difference when it comes to a fitted fit for date-night with the boo.

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Dramatic Scarf

The fall season has brought on chiller nights but there’s nothing like a dramatically large scarf that instantly solves all your style woes.

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Laid Back Denim

Sometimes you just want to lay off of the fancy work attire for something a little more appropriate for after-work activities. Having your go-to-jeans handy is all the laid-back style you’ll need.

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Fancy Fall Fedora

Have an instant fall fancy moment during or after work in a classic fedora.

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Clutch Time

A smaller bag just goes better with a night of wine and chocolate.

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Chic Choker

Not your ordinary necklace for not your ordinary night.

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