Career Chic: Being Fashionable in the Workplace
In the workplace, trying to be fashionable yet professional isnt always as hard as it seems. Fashion in the workplace can be timeless and can even allow you to go from your cubicle to an evening out on the town. As long as you are careful with you manner of dress, speech and behavior, you can pull off the most fashionable look to your most professional advantage. A great reference for the perfect business look would be the 2007 film The Devil Wears Prada. In this film, women are shown in fierce yet professional ready-wear in the busy working district of New York City. For this look you can first, start off with the basics: stockings, skirts, blouses, pants and blazer and turn these professional necessities into chic and sleek business attire.
1. Wearing tailored suits and separates may seem a little too boring. Spice up these suits by pairing them with a bright shirt or shoe. A pop of color brightens black and grey business attire. Suits tend to shine most with pink satin tops, deep blue silk blouses or even a silk white halter under a blazer. However, keep the bright color maximum up the three pieces. Do not mix in more than one color; this can make you look tacky on the job. If you still feel a little bland, add a white neck scarf as an accent to your throat, hair or wrist. When it comes to bottoms, an a-line skirt, pencil skirt or trouser pants or slack will do just fine. The most important part is standing out from your suit, separate or bottoms!
2. Add the touch of flavor to your business attire by throwing on jewelry and accessories. You can never leave home without these! Accessories and jewelry along with a suit or separate will take your business fashion wear into nighttime hours. Wearing large, chunky jewelry may be distractions in the workplace therefore switch these up with ropes of costume pearl necklaces or bracelets, a stunning watch and vintage rings and earrings. These accessories add a fashion statement to your business savvy look making it trendy yet professional and approachable. With accents of jewelry and accessories, you will go unnoticed by your colleagues in the workplace.
3. Always keep your hair well groomed in the workplace. This can set you apart from being business appropriate to fashionable yet professional. Stick to sleek, traditional hairstyles such as bone straight, a smooth ponytail, an asymmetrical bob or long bangs rather than a messy bun or up do. While free-flowing hair may be trendy, it makes you look less put together.
Being trendy in the workplace doesnt take much effort at all. To build the perfect wardrobe takes time. Always pick up and item or two when shopping to add to your business savvy wardrobe. In no time you will have the look down packed. One more key note: always remember to wear stockings anytime your legs are visible. This is a must in the work environment and most people consider bare legs inappropriate. Take these key points and turn yourself into Ms. Career Chic!
This article is co-authored by Athelia Woolley and Emily McCormick, the founders of Shabby Apple. Shabby Apple offers women's dresses - dresses that make dressing simple. Shabby Apple dresses are a return to what dresses were always meant to be - a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!). Shabby Apple also offers a complete line of little girls dresses. Be sure to check out Shabby Apple's new line of maternity dresses.
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