Top 5 items every Corporate Girl needs in her wardrobe…

At Ruby Slippers we know getting the basics right are the building blocks to every perfect work wardrobe, cost per wear your office clothes need to be really earning their keep.

So, buy the right key pieces, and spend wisely.

To help – follow our Stylists picks to the 5 key pieces every corporate girl needs in their wardrobe!

1.The Shirt. It doesn’t need to be classic white, and it definitely doesn’t need to be a standard button up. Play around with a style, pattern and fabric that works for you. We love:

 Witchery, $99.95. The Iconic, $59.95. Marcs, $179

2. The Blazer. How to smarten up an outfit in the blink of an eye…don’t underestimate the power of a blazer! Match the appropriate level of tailoring to your style and workplace, we love the grey jersey for a more casual look, right up to the structured suit jacket for super corporate style.

David Lawrence, $299. H&M, $39.95. Review, $159 (on sale)

3. The Bottoms.  You may be thinking that’s a little vague…but at Ruby Slippers, we don’t believe in one size fits all..there is a bottom style for everyone, it’s just finding yours. Match the style to your body shape and opt for a neutral in navy, black or grey.

Great for inverted triangles…Ted Baker, $170 (on sale).  Perfect for the hourglass, Sheike, $119.95. Great for pears, Veronika Maine, $219.

Pears – these are your pants, Carla Zampatti, $469. Apples, – these side fastening pants are fab, City Chic, $79.95, We LOVE these David Lawrence pants, perfect for rectangles, inverted triangles, hourglasses…any of our petite friends too, $129.

4. The Shoe. Opt for a heel height you can actually walk around the office all day in…your toes will thank you! Flats are totally fine for work, but opt for a pointy toe, and a patent design to ensure they look smart enough. For heel lovers, nude or black are great choices. If you want something a little different, opt for a colour that goes with most of the clothes in your wardrobe, so you get the most wear out of them.

Karen Millen, $225. Charles and Keith, $99. Shoes of Prey at DJ’s, $264. ASOS, $42.

5. The Bag. More is definitely more when it comes to your work bag. Cost per wear, you are going to get your money’s worth, you are ‘wearing’ this everyday, so spend the most you can afford…we give you our total permission!!

Shopbop, $595.94. Trenary, $149.25 (on sale). Sophie Hulme, $1038  Kate Spade, $298.

Let us whip your work wardrobe into a style frenzy…we offer 3 hour Personal Shopping Packages in Sydney and Melbourne for $375. Contact us for more information.

Main image from ASOS, Jacket $89