houndstooth for work

on june 3rd i started by first, full-time, 9 to 5 job in the city. last summer i waitressed at a restaurant near my house, but aside from that my only work experience came from babysitting and tutoring. having to set my alarm for 6:45 was pretty brutal the first week— i haven't woken up that early since high school— but now i've pretty much adjusted to sleeping and rising early. although there is no formal mandated dress code, everyone always looks "business casual," which is perfectly okay with me. i'm just glad that i don't have to wear a suit and that i can exercise some control/freedom over what i wear. here is one of my outfits from work last week. i'm obsessed with houndstooth, and when i saw this dress i knew i had to have it. when i was actually in the office i wore a blazer over it to dress it up a bit, but i've worn it by itself before as well. the pattern is bold enough that the dress really doesn't need many accessories. i chose a black headband and a simple tiffany necklace.