As a young professional, I find myself spending a lot of time each day piecing together looks for the workplace. I teach middle school choir and often struggle to find a balance between comfortable, breathable outfits (for a hot classroom) and ones that help me feel confident. I’m only 5ft 2 inches tall and even on my most dressy days often blend in with my students. It’s a constant effort to find functional, professional work clothing as a petite women.  One closet staple that I find myself returning to over and over again are shift skirts. They come in a variety of prints and fabrics and can easily be paired with almost every…