What are some basic items I should buy for work and for dates as a young female? I’ve gotten comments that I dress like a middle age woman.. I just want to look professional 🥲

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What’s appropriate fluctuates, depending on industry/position— however I think having just a few core pieces and learning to play around is key to being equally stylish and efficient! Blazers work with everything, if you can wear denim, nice pair of fitted jeans worn with ballet flats, and a plain T-Shirt can be casual but polished. If too casual, swap jeans for a pair of dress pants. I also love vests and matching sets, which always look put together but somewhat on trend (mango and Zara are good for those) besides that I think presenting yourself in your workwear comes off best when you are genuinely comfortable in whatever you’re wearing.

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