Dress Stylishly In The Office

Having style in the office is essential in order to stand out and impose your personality. It is also a good opportunity to put the odds on your side in order to boost your career. Here’s how to dress stylishly in the office and be creative while respecting the dress code imposed on you.

how to dress stylishly in the office

– Divert the “office” look

The best way to create style in the office is to think outside the box. Do not wear a matching suit (jacket + white shirt + pants or skirt), but rather think about mixing your suit skirt with a blouse in a finer, more airy fabric, accompanied by a contrasting jacket. This will bring a more current style to your office look while respecting the dress code imposed by your work.

For example, wear a gray pencil skirt with a printed silk blouse and a basic black cropped jacket. Remember not to dress all in black and white: bring a few touches of color to your outfits by wearing, for example, so-called “half-tone” colors such as heather grey, beige, nude or ink camel.

You can also bring touches of bright colors such as red, emerald green, Klein blue… Think again, these colors are easier to wear than black. Too much black in an outfit does not enhance your complexion and accentuates the shadowy areas of your face such as dark circles or a possible double chin. Consider bringing a pop of color to your black outfits, especially towards the face, such as a brightly colored necklace or scarf.

– Think about the dresses

The dress is a good compromise to go to work. It is feminine and makes your life easier in the morning in front of your wardrobe. In winter, wear it with opaque or semi-opaque black tights and avoid nude tights at all costs. Whether in foam or veil, with a shiny or opaque effect, they represent a real fault of taste and reflect an outdated look.

The work dress can be found in a lot of different materials but it is essential that it obeys these 5 little rules:

• knee length (just above the knee if the dress code allows it)
• Fitted at the waist to highlight your curves
• Short, three-quarter or long sleeves (no straps)
• U or V neck (not too deep), cowl neck or boat neck
• Structured sheath style or draped wrap style

Pair your little office dress with a waist-cut or fitted jacket. Whatever your morphology, it is important to highlight your waist in order to structure your silhouette and thus give it more hold and elegance.

– Don’t forget the details

It’s the details such as the accessories that will give style to your outfit! They should therefore not be neglected.

For a boost of personal confidence but also in order to slender your figure, wear heels! Choose mid-tops so as not to overdo it. Between 5 and 8 cm, the heel is comfortable enough to be worn throughout the day and is high enough to show off your legs.

Do not wear shoes with open ends on the toes, prefer round or almond toes so that they can go with all your outfits. Again, avoid black. Instead, think of a beautiful red, burgundy, or pastel colors like mint green or lilac to bring a touch of color to your outfit.

If the dress code allows it, wear jewelry to structure your outfits. Know that a thin and long necklace will have the optical effect of lengthening your silhouette. Non-dangling earrings are a great way to dress up your face. Forget the too classic pearls and bet instead on earrings with an original style.

Your handbag must also switch to work mode. Prefer a small bag, even if it means having another tote for your potential computer, your notebooks and your make-up bag. You can then take only the essentials: your handbag for a meeting or during the lunch break. You will feel less cluttered.

Don’t overlook the beauty details! Your overall presentation must be flawless:

• Manicure in red or nude color (no other colors like blue or green which are out of context)
• Light makeup with a line of eyeliner or a touch of lipstick
• A hairstyle that stays in place, if your hair gets greasy quickly, opt for dry shampoo and do your buns
• No too strong perfumes, a touch of your favorite essence behind the ears is more than enough

Here we are, so we have gone around the essentials in order to be well dressed at work. Remember that first impressions of you matter. Wear your best smile too, a positive attitude is just as important!

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