What to wear: Looking good from 9 to 5 |
Posted: August 17, 2016 |
Sometimes you go through real fashion crisis when it comes to styling a professional business look. You hit the wall and run out of fresh ideas: you wore that skirt yesterday and those trousers on Tuesday, so what in the name of god are you supposed to come up with now? Have no fear - it’s easier than you think and it doesn’t have to be plain and boring. Here are some of the looks you can try out. Classic business lookPencil skirts are a must when it comes to your work wardrobe. Choose monochromatic pieces (black, navy, gray, shades of tan or pastel shades) and materials such as wool, tweed and polyester. You can also play with patterns (e.g. non-colorful tartan, pepita or stripes). We propose combining a high-waist wool gray pencil skirt with a thin patent leather belt, black stilettos (same leather choice), tucked in white blouse and a black shoulder bag. For a business look on the point, choose from the wide range of fashionable ladies’ jackets, since they are an essential part of the work outfit. For this classic look, opt for the black one. Feminine and professionalBlazer dresses usually have an asymmetric cut, so this is a great option if you’re not a big fan of the conservative look. They are interesting enough by themselves, so you don’t have to bother with coming up with many accessories. Simple wrist watch and earrings are enough. We propose white asymmetric blazer dress, black heels, and a red structured bag. Style your hair into a weaved pony tail, add a red lipstick and tone down the rest of your makeup. This white-black-red style is great if you want to step away from the traditional work outfits but keep your professional look. Office-ready casualFor a more casual work environment, you can pull off jeans and play with colors. Avoid ripped jeans and stick with clean denim fabrics. Try skinny jeans, wine-shaded classic heels, belt in the same color, simple collared white shirt and a black blazer. Remember what we’ve said about the necessity of purchasing a business jacket? Here, it means a difference between a completely casual look and the one that’s adapted to the business environment. Sleek and on the pointTry the timeless sexy business look that includes chalk-striped wide leg pants (charcoal gray is a great choice) and a sleeveless black turtleneck. You can add a bit of color by matching footwear and your purse. We propose stilettos, but this look can equally be combined with flats (try loafers or moccasins). Accessorize with simple silver jewelry (e.g. a thin silver detailed necklace will go beautifully with the turtleneck). Playful and tastefulIf you enjoy patterns and colors in your regular wear, you don’t have to erase them from your business outfit: just take into consideration the industry you work in. Avoid mixing too many colors and different patterns. Try adapting the first style from our list and make it more personal: instead of the white blouse, opt for a colorful or vivid-patterned blouse, but make sure the rest of your outfit is toned down. Try out some of these outfit ideas and make subtle variations in the way you combine the items. You’ll never be late for work again because you stood in front of your closet for too long, wondering what to wear!
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