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Pretty much nothing but dress pants and v neck sweaters. Try Banana Republic, I think they have good business casual stuff.

I wear a pencil skirt 80% of the time. Black ponte skinny pants otherwise. I have about 10 pencil skirts and just 2 pair of black pants. I used to have some gray pants but I wore them out.

Boring!~ I wear a pencil skirt, tights, some kind of boots or booties, and a cardigan over a blouse almost every single day.

library uniform

I do a lot of solid color t-shirts (but nicer-looking ones) with scarves or cardigans. Old navy usually has pretty decently-priced cardigans in a variety of colors. They last 2-3 seasons for me, and wash pretty well. I usually pair it with a stretchy pencil skirt, tights and booties in the winter. I would probably wear pants more, but I have a terrible time finding work pants that fit! If my job were less casual, I would swap the t-shirts out with a nice shell. But I definitely go for solid colors rather than prints, because I think they get worn more.

I like pattern and color, I am known for it. I always balance it though, with solid colored basics. To that end, I might wear a patterned colorful skirt or pair of pants and then temper it with a solid colored top and blazer in the same color. Or I will do black bottom and top with a patterned jacket. And jewelry, a statement necklace that either pops or blends, depending on my mood. Today I am wearing tweed pants with a mushroom colored sweater and wrap blazer. It's technically a suit, but it looks like separates. And I adore dresses, but they are challenging to find with sleeves!
I like Ann Taylor for tops, they have a lot of things with interesting textures and details that really elevate style.

I work in a really casual office (currently wearing boots, jeans, and a soccer jersey) but I love wearing dresses with warm leggings in the winter. That's the most comfortable outfit to me.

Im stuck because i'm pumping so dresses dont work well for me right now.

I try to aim for 3 piece outfits. Pants, a patterned top and a solid cardigan. Mix it up to a skirt, top and cardigan.

I have a mix of more casual blazers, long loose open cardigans and a few button cardigans.

I love the loft utility blouse. It fits great, good quality and fairly inexpensive. They're actually 40% off right now too! Tons of colors and patterns.
http://www.loft.com/search/searchResults.jsp?question=Utility+blouse

I'm terrible at accessorizing, but Mrs. Cowgirl always has the cutest outfits and a lot of times each outfit includes a jewelry staple piece.
J crew and loft have the cutest jewelry
https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens_category/jewelry/jewelryshop/twotone-floral-necklace/f3185?isFromSearch=true&color_name=pink-blush&N=0&Nloc=en&Ntrm=NeCklace&Npge=1&Nrpp=60&Nsrt=0
http://www.loft.com/pearlized-braided-necklace/417841?skuId=22170767&defaultColor=3019&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000023

And lastly- I love banana republic sweaters. I have a few and the quality is amazing. I've had them for years and no pilling whatsoever.
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5032&sop=true - 40% off too!

I think nothing beats the classic button down with a v neck sweater over it. Classic and professional.

@mediagirl: Is there anyone there that has a style that you really like? What do the other women wear?

@mediagirl: Banana Republic has great sales in store before Christmas and online after. Do you have one near you? I worked there for years and still love their clothes.

In the winter, I usually wear sweaters, blouses, or just long-sleeve v-necks with slacks and wedges or flats. If customers are going to be in, I throw on a blazer and switch to my heels.

In the summer, I'll wear blouses with slacks or dresses.

I work at home ... so, generally yoga pants + oversized sweaters or flannels. I love being cozy. Plus, I can usually make this look good by adding boots.

@mediagirl: I have morning sickness, and stopped reading after the title, haha. I am barely functioning.

I had a closet full of blazers for work. They work over dresses, any style shirt, and look good with pants or a complementary skirt. Our office was pretty formal, but we often wore stuff on the dressier side of business casual. I prefer a blazer to a cardigan because they add some structure. Cardigans and sweater can end up kind of stretched out and frumpy looking by the end of the day in my opinion, and it can be hard to find ones with a nice drape, so I stay away from them. If your office is more casual, I'd get blazers made out of more casual materials (they make them in knits, which would be washable, and other types of cotton, like seersucker for summer), or some of the more refined-looking moto and military jacket styles. Make sure the blazers/jackets fit you well. They should look tailored, and not baggy/bulky.

I'd keep the jewelry to a minimum. Maybe it was the particular environment I was in, but big statement pieces like you see in a J. Crew catalog were not a thing there, and as a result, I don't see them as professional. Don't get me wrong, I love costume jewelry and wear it, but it has a time and place, and an office doesn't really seem like the right one, you know?

@mediagirl: J. Crew had nice blazer options. I'm not sure if they still do because they don't seem to feature them in their catalogs much and I don't go to the store, but they're worth a look. I think I saw a cute tweed one in a catalog recently. I have a couple of them in funkier materials like seersucker and velvet (I love that one, but it totally pushed the boundaries of business attire, so it was worn sparingly!).

Ann Taylor's are good (here: http://www.anntaylor.com/jackets/cata000017?SortByFacetSelectedValue=remove&DocSortOrder=remove&catid=cata000017&question=&fRequest=true&goToPage=1&N=102368&categoryType=regular&priceSort=DESC&country=&currency=&Submit=Submit). However, I would stay away from prints on jackets in general and most embellishments (ruffles, trim, etc). I feel like those things date a jacket pretty quickly, and I'm all about buying once and keeping it for a long time! I'm not sure that I'd buy many jackets with 3/4 length sleeves, mostly because it doesn't seem very practical.

Nordstrom's Caslon and Halogen lines usually have some in knits, I think. Try to get ones that are lined. The lining helps them keep their structure, even if it usually makes it necessary to dry clean them.

I really like Theory too. It's on the more expensive side of reasonable even on sale, but definitely worth it. I used to get suits/blazers from their outlet stores or on sale at a department store. Their skirt suits are pretty amazing. I still have several from 10+ years ago!

@mediagirl: I looked at J. Crew: https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/blazers.jsp That's the velvet one I have, just in a different color. I think the other ones I have are closest to the Rhodes. I'm not a huge fan of their Regents. Kind of too "cool" for office purposes.

For (slightly) casual Friday I might wear a jacket like this: https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/trenchesandanoraks/PRDOVR~19034/19034.jsp (I own this. It is structured for a field jacket style. It might start to look a little dated in a few years due to all the "hardware" on it, though, so buy the more standard style jackets first.)

@mediagirl: oh just saw this response! Yes blazers!! One of my favorites ever is from Zara.

I have a few great ones I got at J Crew factory. Just got a couple cute ones at Old Navy too.

I'm wearing a version of a blazer today that is structured, no collar, looks knit and is flowy in the front but otherwise fitted - from h&m.

Zara:

I did some more window-shopping for you, so get ready for a treatise. I know that blazers are really expensive compared to say a shirt or cardigan, but I feel like a nice jacket really pulls everything together. And my closet is proof that they last a really long time if you choose wisely.

Anyhow, here are some things that I think I'd try out/avoid if I were shopping.

Look for: Classic lapels, one or two buttons in front, a defined waist, and wool. You can find summer weight wool, or seasonless wool too, but right now most fabrics will be heavier weights. If you get nothing else, get a great-fitting jacket in navy! Some options:

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sporty-blazer/id_298423?sku_0=::IO5

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-navy-blazer/id_302520?sku_0=::A6J

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-washable-wool-one-button-blazer/id_217276?sku_0=::BLA

https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/blazers_outerwear/blazers/PRDOVR~F7409/F7409.jsp?color_name=hthr-oatmeal (Gray is versatile and this one looks nice.)

https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/blazers_outerwear/blazers/PRDOVR~F5927/F5927.jsp?color_name=blue (Love the light blue herringbone.)

http://www.anntaylor.com/tweed-pocket-jacket/415503?skuId=22071125&defaultColor=1878&colorExplode=false&catid=cata000013 (I'd get the matching pants too so you have the suit if you want it.)

http://www.anntaylor.com/herringbone-blazer/417948?skuId=21971266&defaultColor=6615&colorExplode=false&catid=cata000017 (This comes close to violating the no prints rule, but it's a small houndstooth and B/W, so it's essentially a neutral.)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-stretch-cotton-one-button-blazer-regular-petite/4562755?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=NEW%20IVORY (Definitely summery. And white jackets will need to be dry-cleaned more frequently than other colors, so keep that in mind.)

And the J.Crew Rhodes. I'd personally get the emerald and red ones and pair them with a black, navy, or printed skirt and some sort of shirt like the models are wearing (stripes or solid).

Also, this one is crazy expensive, but amazing. Look for things that look like this (with or without the elbow patches, which I think are fun, but definitely limit it a bit)! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/smythe-duchess-suede-trim-wool-blend-blazer/4393417?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK

If you want less formal/a little funkier, these look nice:

http://www.anntaylor.com/fringe-tweed-jacket/422328?skuId=22034557&defaultColor=9192&colorExplode=false&catid=cata000017 (Fun! Although I wonder if the wrist fringe will start to fray? I'd feel better about it without fringe around the wrists.)

https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi40418&defaultColor=0573&N=10229&No=24&selectedConcept=&_=1481805774776&Nrpp=24&Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002))

https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi40202&defaultColor=4146&N=10229&No=48&selectedConcept=&_=1481805943345&Nrpp=24& Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002)) (Again, I'm kind of conservative in clothes--except on color!--and I feel like most no-button/draped collar styles will get dated pretty fast. But this draped collar looks like it will stand the test of time. I like the red one with white pants.)

https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi40112&defaultColor=7349&N=10229&No=&selectedConcept=&Nrpp=110&ViewAll=True&Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002)) (This would be good for spring/summer/fall.)

https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi40325&defaultColor=3673&N=10229&No=&selectedConcept=&Nrpp=110&ViewAll=True&Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002)) (Corduroy! In pink! I like the way they've dressed the model, only I'd wear ponte pants or a skirt instead of jeans.)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-knit-one-button-blazer-regular-petite/4559786?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=NAVY%20PEACOAT (This might veer too far into sweatshirt territory, so you'd need to check out the fabric in person.)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/olivia-moon-knit-blazer-regular-petite/3679610?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=NAVY

Generally avoid: the inverted collar. Like I said above, I feel like the inverted collar is a trend that is a bit too cool and won't last. I tried not to drop $100+ (or $200+!) on a trendy item when I was shopping for work clothes. I also feel like the inverted collar has pretty sharp lines. I'm tall and thin and more angles don't really do me any favors. From your photo, I'd say you're in the same boat, so I'd stick with softer lines and less boxiness overall.

That said, this one's an interesting shape. I feel like the inverted collar works okay here and is more classic-looking because of the belt and the fabric: https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi40687&defaultColor=0588&N=10229&selectedConcept= (I had a hard time with Talbots sizing, but maybe they’ve changed things up. In any event, I feel like although it's marketed to women who are much older, they have nice quality and if you stay away from the boxier cuts, you can find good stuff there.)

Also, do not open the side pockets on blazers! Pretend they’re not there. Pockets generally come stitched closed (well, except for the breast pocket, if there is one) and you should leave them that way (ditto on pants). Gaping pockets destroy the lines of a jacket. For carrying stuff around the office, I had a little wristlet pouch that held my keys, phone, and a pen. (Avert your eyes! Everything is wrong here: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-george-open-jersey-boyfriend-blazer/4407321?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=NAVY%20BLUE But only the pocket is a problem in this one. I’m surprised the photo shoot stylist let this happen, it would have been really good otherwise: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-knit-one-button-blazer-regular-petite/4559786?origin=related-4559786-0-2-PP_4-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-fbt_similar_items&recs_type=related&recs_productId=4559786&recs_categoryId=0&recs_productOrder=2&recs_placementId=PP_4&recs_source=Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2&recs_strategy=fbt_similar_items&recs_referringPageType=item_page )

Okay, I'm done. Apparently I have lots of feelings about blazers.

I've gotten rid of every blazer that has lapels like those in the front, IMO, they look really dated. Maybe it's because I have been wearing blazers for a really long time, but if I were buying now, I'd not be buying any of that kind of style.

Blazers can be a lot more fun, right now I am wearing a lot of what would be called a "lady" style, with a rounded collar and nipped in waist. These look fantastic over a dress or skirt.

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/brands/womens-blazers-jackets/tweed-fringe-trim-blazer-0500045620200--1

While my work is more casual, I can wear jeans. I always prefer nice looking tops to go with them. I have a deep love of target cardigans, they have long arms (a super plus for my long armed self) and come in both solids and patterns and embellished so I feel like I can really mix it up.