Outfit 1– Dress: MM.LaFleur (c/o) Outfit 2- Dress: MM.LaFleur (c/o) Blazer: MM.LaFleur (c/o) Accessories: Outfit 1- Shoes: Vince Camuto Earrings: Kate Spade Sunglasses: Chanel Lips: Laura Mercier in Sensual Accessories: Outfit 2- Shoes: Sam Edelman Purse: Kate Spade Earrings: Kate Spade Sunglasses: Chanel Lips: Nars in Cruella
Office ootds, wear-to-work, office fashion. I’ve talked about my office style a bit on the blog before, but regardless of the fun name I give it, shopping for work clothes and picking out what to wear each weekday isn’t always fun or easy! Maybe it’s because I’d much rather go shopping for a fun date night dress than a black pencil skirt or because my brain isn’t fully functional at 5:30 AM when picking out an outfit, but getting my office looks together can take serious work. Lucky for me (and all of you too!), there’s MM.LaFleur! The brand’s founder, Sarah started the company because she felt the same way about all the boring and blah work outfit options during her Management Consulting career. Her mission for the company: to take the work out of dressing for work- how perfect does that sound?!
MM.LaFleur recently opened a pop-up showroom on Boston’s Newbury Street– making it super convenient for me to refresh my work wardrobe for the new summer season. Even if you don’t live near Boston (or one of the other showrooms), they offer a fashion bento box for online shoppers- complete with four to six items picked out especially for the shopper by their stylist. Before you arrive at MM LaFleur’s showroom or order a Bento box from them, there is a quick survey you can take to let the stylists know a bit more about your personal style. The focus is on your office dress code and your personal style. You can also add comments to the survey like- “I need something for an interview” or “I only wear black dresses” to be sure your stylist has all your preferences. Of course, you can do this in person easily if you are headed to the Boston (or one of the other) location. When I arrived, I made sure my stylist knew I wasn’t afraid to wear color and that is how I ended up with this truly gorgeous orange dress!
When I first entered the showroom, I instantly fell in love with the simplistic décor and welcoming vibe. My stylist, Eileen had already pulled a number of fabulous looks before I arrived which made our time together super efficient- which is great for us busy ladies! As we are heading into summer, I told Eileen I would love some new dresses because they make getting ready so easy- just throw on and go. Both of the dresses I am wearing today make a statement which I love even more. Whether it’s the color or the unique wrap accent of the Femi dress or the sophisticated pairing of Cynthia dress with the Albright jacket, both bring style to the office in a classic way. The other thing I love about both pieces? They can definitely be worn outside the office too! MM.LaFleur’s site recommends wearing the Femi to a wedding and I can totally see that. With some serious Jackie O vibes, the Cynthia dress is perfect for summer brunches in Newport, Nantucket or any nautical town.
In addition to these two summer-ready looks, I absolutely fell in love with the Foster pant. Lovingly called the office yoga pant by the in-store stylists, these pants were some of the comfiest black “work” pants I had ever tried! Add to their amazingness- they are also machine washable and have a button inside the pant to shorten the hem so you can alter the length for heels and flats. I’m obsessed and am already plotting which color I need next (the Foster comes in four colors currently). The Foster is a great basic which to me is a necessity in every working girl’s closet.
My visit to MM.LaFleur was the perfect way to take the work out of shopping for work clothes and refresh my wardrobe for summer. Boston ladies, the showroom is open now through December 21st, so make an appointment for yourself to give your work wardrobe a makeover for summer, fall or winter! If you aren’t in Boston, don’t worry- you can shop the full collection online by ordering individual pieces or by Bento Box for a box of stylist-selected picks. Now I can with a straight face say- happy “work clothes” shopping!
xoxo, Jenna
This post was created in partnership with MM.LaFleur. All opinions are my own.
Photography by Stephanie Krist
I am loving this orange on you! How fun! I love wearing color (and dresses) as well.
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Thanks Danielle! While I love wearing color, I can’t remember the last time I wore this hue so it was really fun! xoxo!
You are doing those dresses a FAVOR girl! as always love your effortlessly chic style
Cheers !
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Thanks babe! You are too sweet! xoxo!
Okay, orange is definitely your color!
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Aw thank you Ashley! I don’t really wear orange so now I am thinking I should more often! xoxo!
Both dresses look fabulous on you! You’re so lucky that you can wear orange! I have to be so tan to pull it off!
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Thanks Brooke! You are too sweet!
These two outfits are so professional and chic! I love MM.LaFleur for work clothing. They always fit so nicely!
xo Jessica
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Thanks Jessica! It was my first experience and certainly will be visiting again! So many beautiful pieces 🙂
Such fun pieces, but that orange is my favorite!
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Thank you very much, Anna!
Thank you for such a beautiful, thoughtful review! We loved hosting you. Come see us again soon!
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Thank YOU, Alex! I had a fabulous visit and my stylist, Eileen was so great! Thanks for stopping by and reading 🙂
that orange dress is amazing!!
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Thanks Jenna! xoxo!
Girl! That orange dress is SO chic!
XOXO, Cassie Rea
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Thanks Cassie! xoxo!
I love both of these loos. I definitely need to check out this brand
– xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
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It would be perfect for your workwear posts! Love that we both posted more professional looks this week- I like sharing more of what I wear during the week and seeing yours too!
I love you in both looks! Their pieces are always so stunning! I love the orange dress on you, girl! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
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Thanks so much, Anna! I could totally see you wearing these dresses too 🙂
I really love this wrap dress!! I need more of these dresses in my closet!!
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Thanks Nikki! Isn’t the orange one great? xoxo!
This is such a great post! Love that orange dress on you.
Xo,
Steph
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You are so sweet! Thanks Steph!
The orange dress is my favorite on you! Such a flattering color
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Thanks so much, Lindsay!
All of these looks are so classic and beautiful. Love!
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Thank you Stephanie!
Both outfits are so classy and chic! Such a fun experience for you!
So nice! You look great girl!
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Thanks Amanda!
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard about MM LaFleur, and I’m equally as fascinated as I was when I read about it before. I almost wish I had a typical 9-5 so I would have an excuse to use the company! I think it’s totally genius, and the fact that they had that pop-up is so much fun!
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Yes isn’t it a great idea? I am loving the venue here in Boston too and glad it will be here through the fall!
What a cool concept! I am loving both of those looks, they’re so chic.
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Thanks Alex! I loved the classic styles too
I’ve not heard of MM LaFleur, but if I worked in an office instead of remotely, I would absolutely give them a try! Also, that orange dress is so unique–and looks really good on you!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
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Thanks Molly! It really is perfect for office wear!
I’ve never heard of MM LaFleur before, but that orange dress is so gorgeous on you!!
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Yay- glad I could introduce you to something new 🙂 Thanks for the love, Kimberly!
You look so stunning, lady! Love you in orange.
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Thanks Ada!
Jenna, you are looking amazing in that orange dress!! What beautiful looks!
<3, Mindy N.
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Thanks so much, Mindy!
I love these looks on you!
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Thanks Erin!
I’m loving the white outfit. So chic and elegant.
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Thanks Jasmine!
You look so stunning in that Coral color!
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Thanks so much!
That orange wrap dress is stunning and my favorite style ever! So perfect for summer!
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Thanks so much, Adriana!
This is such a great look on you!!!
Alisha
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