Ladies what do you wear in the office? Dresses and heels are not my style, but I need to look professional.

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Veronica beard blazers are my armor…wear with black denim or a wide leg trouser 👍

Hey thanks! So black denim is fine to wear in the office? It's my first time working in the states-when I left several years ago, it was all business formal.

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