There’s this idea that when we dress for work, we have to become a different version of ourselves. More polished. More “appropriate.” More corporate. And somewhere along the way, we can lose the personal style that actually makes us feel comfortable, confident, and like ourselves.
After packing away the fall and winter pieces I naturally rely on during the colder months, I realized I needed a few fresh “Real Estate Agent/Professional ” outfit combinations for spring and summer workdays. And while I was tempted to go out and buy a few new things, I decided to spend some time playing in my closet first — experimenting with pieces I already own and already love. Thankfully, it saved me both time and money, because I realized I had plenty to work with. I just needed to give myself the space to get creative again.
My style has always leaned classic, relaxed, and elegant, with a subtle nod to the effortless ’70s aesthetic I love. And I truly believe personal style shouldn’t disappear the moment we get dressed for work.
So join me in my closet as I style one pair of pants 7 ways, using pieces I already own to create 7 different Real Estate Agent-ready looks in just 20 minutes, proving that workwear can still feel authentic, elevated, and completely true to you.
Watch the Video: Shopping My Closet for Spring Workwear | 7 Outfit Ideas Without Buying Anything New
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Show Notes:
- TWP wide-leg flare linen-blend “Demie Pant” | Nordstrom Rack(here)
- Browse all TWP pants at a big discount | Nordstrom Rack (here)
- Adrienne Papell stripe lady sweater | was $109, now $35 | Nordstrom Rack (here)
- Vince ‘Suzie’ kitten heel toe ring sandal | was $298, now $149 | black leather or saddle suede, TTS | Nordstrom Rack (here)
- Arm Garters | Pack of 3 | AMAZON (here)
- UNIQLO Airism built-in bra tank, TTS | $29.90 | V-neck (here) | Scoop neck (here)
- All Saints ‘Rina” Ribbed Tank Top | Nordstrom | (here) | All Saints, more color options (here), longer length ‘Katrina’ boat neck (here)
- SKIMS shoulder pad tee is an older style | available in second-hand markets like Poshmark
- ‘Billie’ short sleeve faux leather bomber | XS-XL, TTS | black and white | $168 | Evereve (here)
- Crop denim lady jacket, older style, SPANX | similar idea, JCREW (here) | Pilcro (here)
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Style Starts With What You Already Own
Sometimes the best outfits are already hanging in our closets — we just have to permit ourselves to get creative again. Thanks for being here, and happy styling.
You always look amazingly good and put together. Your closet is amazingly neat and tidy. Where did you store your winter clothes?
Hi Carole! Thank you for your kind words! I store my winter items in bins – on the top shelves of my closet, you can see them in the video along with my winter shoes! Winter blazers/jackets, those I keep hung with garments bags over them to protect them from dust – in the back of the closet. Thanks for stopping by! Suzanne