The 5 Staples You Need In Your Wardrobe To Dress For Your Workplace
Women often struggle with putting together an outfit that is both professional and fashionable. Fashion houses woke up to the potential of women focused work wear only in recent decades, and since then the world for professional work attire has only been getting better. Compiled below is a list of five staples that are essential in every woman’s wardrobe to mix and match for impactful and fashionable workwear:
1. A Blazer
A blazer is exactly what you need to make absolutely any outfit appear formal. Wearing a midi dress? Throw on a blazer and some high heels to make it seem like you are about to own the presentation. Wearing a tank top with a pair of chinos? Throw on a blazer to appear fit for the cover of TIMES. Keep a blazer in your office or at your desk handy at all times to ensure that you are ready for anything your boss may throw at you. Opt for a neutral colored blazer such as black to ensure that it goes with almost all of your outfits.
2. A dress shirt
A dress shirt is another staple that you need in your work attire. It can be worn with jeans for a casual day at work, can be worn with a blazer for a more formal look, or paired with a pair of chinos and some loafers for a business casual look at the office. You may opt for the classic white dress shirt, or purchase a richer color such as navy blue, or opt for an ever versatile beige.
3. A pair of chinos
Chinos are a staple if you are fond of smart-casual workwear and wish to combine with style. Chinos look great on all body types and can be used in your daily streetwear as well owing to their versatility. You may opt for the ever popular khaki colored chinos or opt for a light beige shade.
4. A Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is another staple that you need in your work attire which you can wear on its own or with a blazer or with a silk scarf depending on your work commitments for the day and on the weather. You should opt for a white formal jumpsuit at VIKTORIA & WOODS which is both trendy and comfortable for an office look.
5. A pair of high-waist culottes
Culottes are great in terms of their versatility and can be used to dress down or up accordingly. Not only are they extremely comfortable, they are also extremely stylish and on trend and are seen on fashion runways coupled with blazers, dress shirts, t-shirts and blouses alike.
While putting together a work outfit may seem like a boring task, it can be the most exciting part of your day if you change your approach toward dressing up in the morning. If you can incorporate a few staple pieces in your wardrobe that are high quality and on trend, you can put together an outfit every day without any hassle at all, and ensure than one piece can be worn multiple ways.
