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#MondayMotivation: the new smart casual

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Smart stripes

Go for striped shirts and pair it with sneakers and sporty socks for a clever juxtaposition.

Read: I dressed like my style icon for a day

Shop this gorgeous striped blue shirt at H&M.

We are also seeing a lot of different takes on the classic white shirt - embroidered and off the shoulder.

Shop this striped shirt with embroidery detail at Zara (in store).

Pair with sandals and a high-waisted pair of jeans for an office apropos look.

Shop this slouchy white shirt at MRP.


Or for an investment piece, opt for this white shirt with a twist from Rich Mnisi at Spree.co.za.

Keep it above the ankle

Culottes and wide-leg trousers are the perfect staple for work as it looks put-together, even without a heel. Pair it with a classic tee for a blend of smart and cazh.

Shop this pair of linen salmon culottes from Margot Molyneux.

Or shop black Matte Plisse Awkward Trousers at Topshop (in store).

Images: Getty and supplied

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