In India, I have observed that while we dress impeccably for every occasion, we completely ignore fashion when it comes to work attire. More than ignorance, I feel its sheer laziness when it comes to dressing up for work. I was reading somewhere about "Enclothed Cognition": How clothes affect your performance and could totally relate to it. Studies show that when you dressed in attire you feel good about,that you value, you actually improve your ability to perform.
We all have certain pieces in our wardrobes that make us feel ready to take on the world - and equally, that can help us dress for success. So I thought let me put together professional looks which not only make you look fashionable at work but also might affect your abilities at work. Here comes my look book for Power Dressing !
Look 1: Perfectly tailored trousers with shirt
You can opt for basic colors like white, blue,black and standard designs such a checked or striped if you work environment doesn't allow any bit of experiment.
A little tip here : If you are on the heavier side, wear vertical stripes. Vertical will make you look taller and slimmer.
Whatever shirt you choose, remember that tucking the shirt in gives you more definition. A cute little belt is a great accessory for this look.
Look 2: The Power Suit
There are thousands of ways to wear you business suit without being stiff, boring or corporate.
With below celebrity-inspired tips and tricks, you can express your personality and make your basics pop while still looking professional on the job.
Go monochrome
Wear a blue on blue, red on red perfectly tailored suit to make a powerful statement.
Add a bit of the zing to the monochrome look with velvet and shimmer lapels.
Go Modern
Explore a new cut. Wearing a cropped pant on this classic look will totally catch the eye.
Go white
Break away from the monotonous black and blues and opt for a all-powerful white suit.You can even choose tones of pastels such as pink and mint for the feminine touch.
Look 3 : The feminine skirt look
There are varied types of skirts you can wear to office.You can choose from pencil skirts, A-line skirts and straight skirts. For a strict office environment conservative colors such as pastels, navy, beige, brown, black and white are preferred. Team office wear skirts with fitted shirts for a serious, 'dont-mess-with-me' look or, for a more relaxed look,team it with loose fitting, self textured blouses or blouses with small prints. The length most suitable for formal skirt is knee and below. For summers you can wear a knee length skirt while for winters you can opt for a full length skirt.
My preferred look will be blouses rather than shirts. Far more than a traditional shirt; this season’s pick are super-feminine and luxurious blouses with exciting detailing. That means print, embellishment, beautiful collars and cuffs, exciting textures, touches of lace, the puff of a sleeve, a pussy-bow or perhaps a sumptuous color – there’s plenty to choose from.
If your office allows little bit of experiment and fun, then you can choose vibrant colors such as blue, coral or orange.
LOOK 4 : Add a blazer
Given the weather of our country, you might not want to wear a blazer most time of the year.But blazers are great when you want to look a bit more professional on certain occasions in the office.
You can team up a blazer with any of the above look from skirts to pants. Blazers serve as great outfit fixers - so if you find your outfit to be "too much" or "out there", a plain blazer jacket will tone it down and you find your outfit to be "too plain" or "too boring", a detailed blazer jacket will jazz it up. Wearing a jacket is also a great way to hide midriff and tummy bulges.
Secure them in neutral solids such as black, dark brown, dark navy blue and beige/camel - which work well with absolutely everything you have in your wardrobe.
Secure them in neutral solids such as black, dark brown, dark navy blue and beige/camel - which work well with absolutely everything you have in your wardrobe.
After securing the basics it's time to go over to trendier styles - with details, and in fun colors.Let your personal taste reflect your choice of blazer and set yourself a part from the rest!
Dare to be unconventional at work and want out-of-the-box tips for fun work attire. Stay tuned for the next part of this post !
BEAT IT IN STYLE!
