Dress to impress – dress for success – dress for the job you want, not for the one you have. There are many sayings that circle around the mystery of mastering corporate outfits. But in the past there wasn’t much to actually choose from the corporate outfit section but pant suits. Perfects outfits can help us feeling our best self, boosting our confidence, showing that we belong, and ultimately setting us up for success. So let’s tackle that business goal together and have a look into a corporate girlie wardrobe.
Do you have a new career milestone coming up? Are you starting a new job or role? Or are you maybe just bored of the same old pant suit you wear on repeat to the office? Look no further, this blog will dive deep into realistic but sophisticated business looks.
A great office outfit will make you feel comfortable and boost your productivity. So there is some truth to the sayings like ‘Dress for success’. The great benefit about a reliable corporate wardrobe is that you’re able to wear it over and over again. To find that office uniform there are a few details to check. No clothes or shoes should compromise you to assure you’re comfortable – and confident – throughout the day. The outfit should also fall within the unwritten dress coat rules of your corporation and the business world in general. At the same time it’s important to stay true to yourself, so it’s a fine balance.
Therefore, when starting to look for corporate outfits, I suggest checking in on yourself and what you like outside of the office. Do you like wearing collars or would you prefer a round neck? Do you usually like your pants high-waisted or lower? What’s a color range you feel most like yourself in? Once you know the details that are important to you, it will be much easier to pick and choose. And to give you some inspiration, here is the usual range of different outfit ideas in classic, elegant, casual, and playful.
Classic corporate outfits
The most classic color for corporate outfits is blue. But long gone are the days of having to wear a matching set. So start with a base of navy suit pants, a white button down, and heels in nude. Then accessorize with a Celine belt and a The Row tote bag that will hold all of your daily necessities including a laptop. This base give you room to play with a variety of blazers, jackets, of even a formal knit in ivory, gray, beige, brown or black.
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Polo Ralph Lauren
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Elegant corporate outfits
For office elegance start with a black base of quality material and add a grey blazer. To add some depth, try to play with material. Like with the box leather Sac de jour from Saint Laurent and croc-effect heels by Tôteme. Since jewelry is debatable for some, play it save with a classic yet feminine. Due to its high quality and timeless design, it’s a a sophisticated accessory that you will wear forever.
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Tôteme
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Casual corporate outfits
‘Casual Friday’ you might think when you hear casual office outfit. But the new habit of home office has left its mark on business looks. So, let’s play a little with casual corporate. To make a casual outfit look casual-chic, it’s best to stay in one color range. So start with comfy black pants, a t-shirt and and a flannel button down. Finish the look with (logo-less) MM6 sneakers and a Gucci tote. Finally, tuck and tie everything together with an Isabel Marant belt.
Sandro
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The Frankie Shop
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Playful corporate outfits
For a playful vibe, style your outfit around one colorful piece. Beneficially paper bag pants like this one are comfy and hug your figure. Add a patterned shirt and loafers in a more natural color. Then add some small pearl studs by Tasaki, a coat by Lou Lou Studio, and the currently hyped The Row Margeaux bag. And there you go – a playful but corporate outfit. If the patterned top is too much for your work environment, switch it to a plain button down.
Victoria Beckham
Gucci
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Weekly inspiration
This week is a grown-up girlie’s dream. Vogue has released a coloring book. And it will make you wind down in the most stylish way. With fashion insides and real Vogue photographies this coloring book is a real talent. It works as a conversation starter, adds inspiration, feeds your fashion interest, makes a great gift and home decor. Highly recommended!