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What I Wear to Work Accessory Pics

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on September 25, 2012
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KC Ellis Sledd shows off a subdued statement necklace perfect for dressing up a black and white combo.
Photograph by Kate Warren
Life imitates art: This streamlined set of bracelets and rings belongs to none other than the Phillips Collection’s Maria Belen Vizcaino. Photograph by Kate Warren
Pretty, polished, and professional—perfect for a museum job. Photograph by Kate Warren
Old school Air Force 1s—not for every office. Photograph by Kate Warren
Holy leopard heels, Batman! This set lends personality to a cardi and pencil skirt. Photograph by Kate Warren
Trippy. Photograph by Kate Warren
Hair bows and nerd glasses—not your typical combo, but it works on Shannon Cusello. Photograph by Kate Warren
We love earth tones with mustard yellow. Photograph by Kate Warren
Vintage Hermès is guaranteed to impress at Erin Grody’s Accenture board meetings. Photograph by Kate Warren
Clear frames are not for the faint of heart. They are, however, for Dwayne Brice. Photograph by Kate Warren
Valentino bows on the Source’s Rikka Johnson. Photograph by Kate Warren
A tribal necklace adds modern flair to a tweed jacket. Photograph by Kate Warren
Best work dressing advice we ever got: Wear something that has sentimental value with your outfit every day. It will comfort you in times of high stress or frustration. Photograph by Kate Warren
Bold lips and a bolder necklace—now THIS is how you shake up a conservative blouse-and-blazer combo. Photograph by Kate Warren
We love these bejeweled shoulder pads on Cori Sue Morris. Photograph by Kate Warren
Dwayne Brice doing something else not every guy can—rock the manclet. Photograph by Kate Warren
Floral pumps and rolled-up jeans—very J.Crew meets garden party.
Photograph by Kate Warren
A flower crown is just plain pretty. Photograph by Kate Warren
Arm party! Leave it to USA Today fashion journo Arienne Thompson to rock such a bold look. Photograph by Kate Warren
This might be our favorite portrait of the entire series. Photograph by Kate Warren
White shoes from Morton Fine Art’s Jason Edward Tucker. Photograph by Kate Warren
A Marc Jacobs fashion show invite is probably the most covetable work accessory out there come New York Fashion Week. Photograph by Kate Warren
USA Today’s Arienne Thompson makes another statement with this eclectic mix. Photograph by Kate Warren
Yellow nails and glitzy bracelets—such a fun combo against Dominique Vu’s colorful dress.
Photograph by Kate Warren
Highly coveted Zara shoes on Powell Tate’s Erika Sanchez. Photograph by Kate Warren
Another fun shot from Dominique Vu. Photograph by Kate Warren
Love this flower necklace! It’s an unusual piece but will match so much. Photograph by Kate Warren
And finally, sometimes the best accessory is an office pug. Photograph by Kate Warren
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