Dress For Success: Top Spots In Denver For Office Wear

The term "business casual" means different things at each office. While employees in more laid-back professions such as architecture, advertising and publishing can typically get away with more casual attire, others in businesses such as finance, oil and gas and legal fields tend to be required to dress up. In general, Denver tends to be more casual than other cities but you still need to look polished and professional at work. If you are in the market for some new work clothes to kick off spring, look no further than one of the following boutiques.

Starlet
26 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 389-6051
www.shopstarlet.com

While Starlet's original store is located in the Highlands, the recently-opened shop in the Baker neighborhood is bigger and has more merchandise. Carrying cute, trendy clothes at reasonable prices, Starlet is a great place to start revamping any closet. While clothing is trendy, it does not skew toward Juniors, and there are several items that are appropriate for any office. With a helpful, friendly sales staff and a large selection of merchandise, you are sure to find a dress, blouse or pair of pants that you can wear to work with confidence.

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Gracie's Unique Apparel & Fine Gifts
1511 S. Pearl St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 698-2229
www.graciesonsouthpearl.com

This shop on South Pearl offers unique and fashionable pieces that can be taken from work to a night out with a quick accessory swap. Carrying clothing from designers such as Nikibiki, BCBG and Joie, among others, there are looks for every style. Whether your office is more lax with the dress code or they have strict clothing rules, you can find appropriate clothing here. The employees at this shop are dedicated to fashion and customer service. They will go the extra mile to help you find appropriate items for your closet. The shop also sells shoes and accessories to help you create a unique, stylish look.

Blush
1411 Larimer St., Suite 102
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 399-7779
www.shop-blush.com

With tops, skirts, pants and dresses from designers such as Tibi, Elizabeth and James, Beautiful People and more, Blush will help you polish your office look. Offering items at multiple price points, as well as hosting occasional sales, Blush is a good store for anyone to peruse. The shop also carries office-appropriate shoes ranging from boots to flats to heels. Stylish can definitely be comfortable, and this shop offers clothes that are both. Stop by to find a signature piece or accessories to finish your look.

Silhouette Conscious Fashion
2015 10^th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-0787
www.silhouetteapparel.com

Sihouette offers a full line of eco-conscious clothing that is both contemporary and stylish. Along with being passionate about sustainability and earth friendly design materials and processes, the stylists at this shop also know fashion. Gone are the days of linen pants and hemp shirts. The clothing at this boutique is modern and chic, and appropriate for any corporate job. There is also a wide selection of pretty, understated jewelry to add some flair to your outfit without being overly showy. If you are the type of person who wants to rock sustainable fashion without looking like an extra in a Woodstock movie, check out this store.

Chic Couture
8174 S. Kipling Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 979-4115
www.chiccouture.biz

It's not always easy to find boutiques in the 'burbs – especially in an unincorporated part of the city. Fortunately, there are a few in the Southwest area, including Chic Couture. Carrying items from brands such as Free People, Jessica Simpson, Kensie and more, this boutique caters to the woman who wants to make an office-appropriate fashion statement. The clothing here is stylish and contemporary, and the sales staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Chic Couture offers clothes at reasonable prices, and it also offers a Birthday Club in which members can receive 25-percent off of one item during the month of their birthday. Check it out if you are in the market for some new spring outfits.

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Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.