8 Office-Ready Style Tips For Your Summer Work Wardrobe
Changing up your style at the office is a great way to stand out and make an impact amongst your colleagues, boss or staff, and summer is a great time to brighten things up and ditch the depressing, dull , lifeless blacks and greys and get creative with your wardrobe. It doesn’t even have to be a big effort. Most items you’ll probably already have, you just don’t consider them ‘worky’ enough.
Here’s 8 tips to consider when you’re planning what to wear to work this summer…
1. Pop in Colour
If you like to keep your look classic and stick to blacks, greys and whites usually, then use a splash of colour to make it a bit special. You can do this any time of the year of course but summer is your chance to experiment with brighter hues which suit the sunshine and the summery mood of the office.
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Lavish Alice Sleeveless Trench $57.00 / £35.00[/caption]
2. Be Bold
Summer is the perfect time to be bold and wear bright colours. Being brave with your colour choices whilst still choosing smart pieces will ensure you’re still taken seriously whilst impressing your colleagues with serious style envy. Although standing out for your work credentials is what really counts, it doesn’t do any harm being remembered as the girl with great style too.
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Thassia Naves sporting a strong colour clash[/caption]
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Warehouse Belted Skirt $73.00 / £45.00[/caption]
3. Off-White Wins
If you’re sick of keeping it monochrome, add warmth to your summer work wardrobe with a couple of off-white pieces. Off-white is chic, sophisticated and timeless. This look will ever go out of style.
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Kendall Jenner via Pinterest[/caption]
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Tophsop Belted Peg trousers $57.00 / £40.00[/caption]
4. Pick a Pattern
Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean your attire needs to be so serious. Mix up the classic skirt and shirt combo with a print of some sort to add more life to your look. Don’t be like every plain-Jane at work wearing the same black skirt all week, show you’ve got guts.
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Topshop Wrap Skirt $78.00 / £48.00[/caption]
5. Dress up the basics
Shirts will always be one of the basics for looking smart at work. But that doesn’t mean you always have to wear a boring old white one. Try pairing a casual shirt , in this case a denim one, with a smart skirt or trousers to break up the seriousness of your look. You can wear this look straight through to your evening drinks too.
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Bleached Denim Shirt £32.00 / £19.99[/caption]
6. The Good Old Wrap Dress
Wrap dresses work wonders for every body shape. They since you in at the waist whilst still looking formal enough for work. Whether you want to get your legs out or keep the length below the knee, try going for light or bright colours instead of the usual grey and black.
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Anonymous person rocking a belted wrap dress[/caption]
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C/Meo Collective Belted Dress $235.00 / £145.00[/caption]
Wide leg trousers
Wide leg trousers are a flattering option if you can carry the length. Whether you wear them with a camisole or a shirt, they’re a great way to took smart without wearing the dull ill-fitted black trousers. Opt for a high waisted pair and make sure they are long enough to wear with heels.
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Jessica Alba pairs her wide leg trousers with a rolled up shirt[/caption]
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Premium Crepe Wide Leg Trousers $40.38 / £25.00[/caption]
Statement Suit
Nothing screams ‘ I mean business’ more than a statement suit. Choose a tailored fit of either a cigarette trouser of a cropped trouser and pick a pattern that matches your personality. Florals can sometimes be cliche for summer, but they look EPIC all over a suit!
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Erdem floral suits featured in Vogue[/caption]
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ASOS 2-Piece Floral Suit. Jacket: $89.99 / £55.00 Trousers: $65.00 / £40.00[/caption]
