Spring 2013 is showing aloofness for the corporate appearance for the office. It is bringing instead belted floral attire for the 9 to 5 statement. You should expect to add feminine, longer hemline and snapped shaped clothing to your wardrobe.
These are appropriate for work and so is the belted floral that can be worn for a lot of other occasions.
Forget about the uncomfortable business shirts and choose either the high necked or plummeting and soft collarless tops for a sensory Mediterranean temperament. You can easily drop into a fashion rut at the office, but we have brought some inspiring ideas that will become wardrobe staples for you that you can share with your co-workers.
It doesn't matter if your office accommodates casual, formal or a creative look, you will find some great ideas here.
If the office culture is more relaxed or strict, you have to work with certain pieces and maintain the rules of the office, but there are general fashion rules that you should always adhere to.
Here they are:
1. Dress according to what your office decrees – this will place a good impression on your boss and show respect for your colleagues
2. You should never reveal your midriff. Wear tops that are appropriate in length and avoid wearing low cut pants.
3. Leave the cleavage for parties. The office is certainly not the ideal place for this.
4. Do not show your bra straps. Be sure that your top is properly buttoned.
5. No see-through clothing
6. Check your hemline – not too short for the office. Save that look for evening outings and weekends.
7. No flip flops allowed – keep it for the beach
8. No sneakers – keep that for the gym unless your office allows it.
9. Your best judgment should be maintained.
10. Slinky styles, laced camisoles and strapless dresses are for evening wear
11. Don't do tight because work is certainly not the place for hugging your noticeable curves.
12. Express your individual taste, but in a distinguished way.
13. Tone down the makeup and the loud patterns and choose colors that are not as bold
What to wear at the office?
The customary two-piece attire is typical of office wear. If you don a well-tailored jacket with corresponding pants or a skirt, you will always be considered cool.
Even if you depend on one as your daily solution to dressing for the office or you think of it as an occasional choice, a suit is a definite must. It has never been out of the fashion arena and there is a reason why.
Suit trends have changed from drastic sizes with large shoulders and slouched cuts, to lean and tailored lines. It can give you the self-assurance that you need in the office to do your job well.
You will look polished and fearless. Everyone has a suit that flatters their physique, but if you choose the classic look, you won't go wrong. Although, the pantsuit can be quite characteristic of elegance, you would be so astonished at how many different ways you can wear it.
Here are some examples:
• Wide legs
• Slouched style
• Modern look
• Sleek outline
• Retro fit
• Pinstripes like the ones worn by many bankers
• Checkered
• Traditional tweed that reminds you of the English countryside
In the meantime, a simple suit can become that blank canvas to forming your own style. Choosing the look that makes you comfortable and is the most suitable for work is the important thing to consider.
No matter which style of pantsuit you choose, you should ensure that this manly cut is balanced with a touch of femininity, which means you can add a ruffled top or a distinct waist. Never leave your sex appeal out of the mix.
A matching jacket with a skirt provides the ideal balance between a serious look and a feminine one. This also gives you many style options such as a boxy shaped tweed suit that carries the retro look. When you begin hunting for the right ensemble, you should first begin with the hemline of the skirt.
Start from a pencil to a pleated hemline and then work from there. If you opt for a fuller looking skirt, then you should wear a fitted jacket. If you choose a peplum jacket, be sure you select a body-sensible skirt to complete the outfit. Wear skirts an inch above or over the knee.
Wearing the right dress
Consider wearing simple and comfortable shift dresses, well-designed shirt dresses and belted dresses. Stay away from tight dresses in knit material. Wear neutral and dark colors such as navy blue, beige, brown and black. Pick the dresses that fit your body type. If your personal taste is conservative, choose a cardigan or blazer to wear over a sleeveless dress.
The sky is the limit to what you can wear at the office. Your options should be chic, stylish and appropriate. You should keep the rules of the office by wearing clothes that you like, but refined enough to please your boss.