How To Dress Professional and Stylish for Work
You may think dressing professionally means you have to look like everyone else with no style and personality in your clothing, but we’re here to tell you that’s not true at all. With the right clothing pieces, you can keep your professional image while expressing who you are in style.
The first step is having the right foundational pieces that are staples in any stylish closet.
Invest in a white button-up shirt
A white button-up shirt is a CLASSIC. A piece of clothing that is versatile and can be dressed up or down or worn for any occasion. These shirts come in a variety of styles from fitted, relaxed, oversized, and more. A white button-up shirt is perfect for layering be it under a blazer or sleeveless dress, or over a turtleneck shirt.
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Have a lineup of blazers and blouses
Blazers and blouses are essential pieces of any professional wardrobe. You don’t need a closet full of these items but having a selection of a few in colours, fabrics, and patterns that you like and fit your personal style is really what matters. Start with the classic solid black, grey, and navy then build from there with options in your favorite colour or seasonal colour trends.
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Donate your old work dresses and replace with wrap, or knit dresses
You know that typical work dress you’re thinking of right now? If you own one, get rid of it. Generic styles have no personality and have a funny way of aging the wearer. Consider opting for a wrap or knit dress in a mid-length that can be transitioned from work to play. These styles in particular are great because they are modest and work appropriate while still being interesting enough to include in your outside work style. For quick styling, add a blazer overtop with a pair of heels for work or style a t-shirt under a sleeveless dress with sneakers for weekend style.
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Wear a sophisticated watch, add belts, and heels
The accessories you add to your outfit are what completes the look, a gorgeous wristwatch, skinny belt, and patent leather pumps are a must-have. You don’t need to own a variety of these but rather a timeless few that are well made and chic. A watch is something you want to invest in, so ditch the fashion watch brand and consider taking your time to do some research and select one backed by true craftsmanship. You want one that you will own for a long time. A skinny waist belt on the other hand is great for adding shape to your looks. You can purchase a few colourways for variety and style over a blazer or dress to highlight the waist and accentuate your figure. Heels are an easy way to dress up any and every look no matter the occasion. They are truly foolproof and you can’t go wrong with owning a black and nude pair.
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Of course, there is more to building a unique professional style and this is just a starting point. Our stylists make it easy for you by taking the guesswork, and frustration of building power looks while saving you time and money through thoughtful curation of looks you will love. Book a complimentary style consultation with us today and we can help you with your everyday and professional wardrobe needs.