Lemon Zest Dress

Here at 9to7, we are always searching for classic work wear with a modern twist. 

The yellow band on this Karen Millen LBD ticks the modern box. The reassuringly heavy jersey fabric steers it out of cheap high street number territory and the snake print is sufficiently abstract to avoid animal print clichés.

Wear with...

1. Lemon Meringue Necklace, Veraviridis, £19.10, Etsy 

2. Black Opaques, M&S, £8

3. Actute Patent Pointed Courts, Dune,£75

SME: Martha Costello

BBC Silk's Martha Costello

Source: http://donnashana.tumblr.com/post/23153330071

5 Lessons learned

                                          1. Red lipstick

                                          2. Simple pared back elegance

                                          3. Identical tailored white shirts

                                          4. Sharp black skirt suit

                                          5. Perfect monochrome capsule wardrobe

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 Suit jackets with quirky sleeves and lapels.

Summer dresses in spring brights.

 And the gorgeous gorgeous Rayleigh Dress. This is on 9to7's bonus list.

Working the trends: Ice cream shades

Not just for serving with chocolate chips, mint is one of the easiest of this seasons candy shades to work in the corporate world.

Mint Choc Chip Sundae

Pair it with black, white, grey or dark red in a less conservative office.

ASOS Pencil Skirt, KK in A.L.C Mint Zoe Blazer, Diane Von Furstenberg Blouse

Mint accessories are a subtle way to add a trend to your current spring wardrobe.

My beloved Modalu Pippa Bag now comes in a mint shade and although a little too high to be taken seriously - I love the mint patent on these SportMax heels.

...and of course, use liberally in after-work Mojitos..