The other day I met my friend for
lunch on my break. She mentioned to me how difficult she found dressing
fashionably for work and was stuck wearing boring black pants and white button
up shirts. Working full time now, I’ve had to seriously take a look at my wardrobe
so as to not only best maximise what I have but also feel comfortable and
stylish.
So I have created my top six tips for being office wear chic.
1. Get the basics
Now I know this sounds boring,
but I can’t tell you how valuable a few basic staples are for my work wardrobe.
My top items are a classic black and navy dress, black pencil skirt and black/white
shirt. Use this as the foundation of your outfit. I can’t tell you how many
times I’ve worn the same black dress to work each week but mixed it up with
different items. It doesn’t look like the same outfit!
2. Invest in blazers
My favourite piece of clothing. The
blazer. I can’t tell you how many blazers I have in my wardrobe. They are the
perfect piece of clothing for every occasion, yes EVERY occasion! Invest in a
few different styles and you will be surprised with how many places you can
rock it. Think you’ll only be able to wear it to work? Think again. Take a
classic white blazer for example. At work, if I am feeling more corporate or
have an important meeting, I’ll pair it with a structured dress or pencil
skirt. Not feeling so corporate? Pair it with pretty blouse and leggings. For the weekends, I’ll wear it with a cool
T-shirt and jeans. Going to a bar on a nice summer’s day? Chuck on that blazer
with your cute floral jumpsuit and your good to go.
3. Be well groomed
One thing I have learnt- even if you’re wearing a Chanel
suit you can still look trashy if your hair and makeup aren’t properly applied.
Neat, clean hair is a must. Whether it’s sophisticatedly pulled back in a bun
or down in soft waves, make sure your hair is looking good. When it comes to
make up don’t go overboard. You shouldn’t look like you’re heading off to a
night club and you shouldn’t look like you’ve just rolled out of bed. Keep it
simple; foundation, eyeliner, mascara, a little bit of blush and a touch of lipstick
will do the trick. Also, keep your nails nice! There’s nothing worse than
looking down at girls’ hands and seeing chipped nail polish- it looks messy, tacky
and like you don’t care about your appearance. Trust me, if you have these
three things in the bag, your style will automatically look better.
4. Accessorise
The tip to making it look like you have hundreds of outfits!
Stock up on scarves, brooches, statement necklaces, belts…anything that stands
out. This feature part of your outfit takes centre stage and creates a focal
point when people look at you. I have a range of scarves I alternate with my
little black dress. The different colours and styles keep the look renewed.
5. Wear appropriate footwear
I’m all for wearing a heel to work. What I have a problem
with is are women whose shoes are so high they can’t walk in them and end up stomping
around the office like a dinosaur. Keep it appropriate.
6. Shorts are never ok.
Personally I feel like shorts are never appropriate for an
office job. End of. Keep them for the weekend!
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