OOTD - Smart n Chic Casuals !

Saturday 13 October 2012

Hola chicas!
Hope you all are doing good.. Its Friday and I have some exciting plans for this weekend which also includes the Indiblogger Meet this Sunday. I hope it would be as exciting as the last time.

My last post was on the store visit to Crabtree & Evelyn, DLF  Place, Saket! And I had promised that I would share the outfit I wore that day soon. 
I had to rush to the event directly from work, so I couldn't wear anything flashy or blingy. The dress code at my office is quite relaxed, we are allowed to wear Smart Casuals or semi-formals, but most of the people at my office also turn up in pure casuals. 
If you are bored of wearing Indian ethnic wear or western formals to office daily, you can jazz up your look by trying Smart Casuals if your office allows. Here are a few tips if you wish to wear smart casuals to work -
  • Rather than plain, light colored shirts you can experiment by wearing blouses, stylish knit tops, a nice sweater set, or classic sleeveless tops with a cardigan or jacket.
  • You can play with stylish color-blocking as well, and can wear printed shirts or blouses with pleated trousers or cropped pants.
  • You can also wear smart knee length dresses, skirts and even palazzo pants to make a unique style statement. ;)
  • A pair of Palazzo pants with a tucked in pussy bow blouse, heels and satchel bag would definitely make you look good and you can even head to a bar with friends later in the same outfit.
I decided to wear my checks print formal trousers with a black camisole and wore a cut-out sleeves top as a crop-top to give the outfit a chic look. To give the outfit a more glam look- I added the lovely aztec print necklace from Forever 21. 
Top - Thrifted
Camisole - Vero Moda
Trousers - Wills Lifestyle
Bellies - BATA
Bag - MANGO
Necklace - Forever 21

Watch - ALDO



So, what are your views on Smart Casuals? What do you prefer to wear for work? Do share with us in the comments below!
The next post would be an OOTD - Review post of an online shopping portal. Stay tuned. :D
Loads of love
Nitika

23 comments

  1. Great outfit! Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog! I am following you now, follow back?

    xoxo Sarah Beth

    Caring Cowls

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  2. Love the bag!
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog.
    Of course we can follow each other.
    I'm following you now on gfc and bloglovin.
    Have a great weekend!
    Kisses

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  3. Great tips Nitika...coming from a B-School I have come to love smart casual...love how u team your pants (great fit..btw) with the sheer blouse!! Totally trending your office wear...Love the bag too *Love*

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    1. Thanks a lot for stopping by Agam! My love for Smart casuals started from the B-school only! ;) :D

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  4. Hii Nitika..


    I liked your outfit a lot :) chic plus also a pro working look :)
    My office limits a lot on what we wear, better I dont talk about the Hitler party here :D

    Never mind.. you look lovely here :)

    Love
    Tanuja <3
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  5. Lovin' the necklace! You have a great blog! x

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  6. Lovely look!



    Follwing you via bloglovin :) Let me know when you follow me back:)

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  8. Nice necklace, thanks for your comment on my blog!

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  9. Love that necklace! Looks like a fun time at Crabtree & Evelyn! I love their rosewater hand lotion!
    ~Jessica

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  10. Hey sweetie! As another shopaholic I followed you in bloglovin, twitter and pinterest and hope you follow back! Thanx for your comment ! Kisses!!

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    1. Thank you stopping by my blog Sophia! I am following your blog via Bloglovin : )

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  11. What a cute blog you have! By the way thank you for visiting my blog! I followed you with GFC to stay in touch. Maybe you like to follow me back?

    Xoxo,

    TarZ
    tarzlifestyle.blogspot.com

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  12. i would love a job where i can wear jeans everyday!cool casual outfit you have got here..love the necklace..
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  13. love the bag!!

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  14. Beautiful outfit!!!!!!!!! We love the necklace!!!!!!!!
    Thanks for your coomment!!!! Would you like to follow each other?
    Kiss!!
    Francy&Stef
    chicwiththeleast.blogspot.it

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  15. Lovely outfit, loving that mustard tone top on you!

    Thanks for visiting my blog lovely,
    SDMxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  16. hola!
    I think wearing smart casuals at work gives a comfortable feeling and i have a very eased out attitude at work.Its cool,trendy and formal.
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  17. Amazing look! Love your necklace :)
    Stop by sometimes and if you like follow me,
    I'll definitely follow back :)

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  18. Hi doll!! Thnx for your follow, I was already following I believe, when I signed it. Anyway I am for sure now on gfc! Let me know when you started following me on bloglovin so I can follow you there too! Would be great, waiting for you!

    -xoxo- lorena

    http://www.lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

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  19. Your geometric necklace is soooo cute!

    ~Jacy

    www.laviedelenore.blogspot.com

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  20. You look lovely! I like the necklace :)

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comment on my last post :)

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