Inspiration: Sweatshirts

The office may not be the best place for your miniskirts and sheer tops, but that doesn't mean that there isn't any room to play with trends. While I'm not suggesting that you completely ditch office protocol, I am feeling particularly inspired by this street-styled way to breathe a little life into our pencil skirts and crisp white button-downs.

Should you opt to play around with the dress code a little, take a cue from this styler's creative layers. She transformed her office staples with a cool-girl sweatshirt, peplum, and a pair of bright heels, and the result was just as polished, albeit with loads more personality.

Zoe Karssen Oh La La Cotton-Blend Jersey Sweatshirt ($160), Dorothy Perkins Black Frill Peplum Skirt ($35), Marc Jacobs Slim Fit Shirt ($50), Ralph Lauren Opaque Control-Top Tights ($18), Clare Vivier Oversized Black Pebbled Lamb Clutch ($191), Burberry Round Cat Eye Color Check Sunglasses ($170), Pierre Hardy Neon and Patent Leather Platform Sandals ($1,086)

If you're too timid to try it out on the job, then slip into this sophisticated-meets-quirky trend for off-duty drinks or dinner with the girls.

Source: FabSugar