The
fashion world of women keeps evolving day by day. New trends are introduced
every day. What is in vogue today becomes outdated tomorrow. So, women need to
be on top of their fashion sense at all times, to keep up with the others, and
rock the scene, wherever they go. When it comes to corporate dressing, there
are hardly any trends involved. Even if there are any trends in this sector,
women should know better than to follow them. Here, we have listed some of the
top styling tips for the corporate woman that will hold you in good stead at
all times. Trends may come and go, but these old-school corporate styling tips
are here to stay on forever.
Don’t
wear anything that reveals too much
When
it comes to corporate dressing, you should always follow the traditional route
and refrain from exposing too much of your skin. Business skirts and dresses
should be at least knee-length. When you are seated, these skirts and dresses
may rise up slightly; hence, you need to be mindful of that when deciding the
length of the dress. Never wear anything that has a very high slit. These
outfits may help you rock the night scene, but may look out of place in a corporate
setup.
Your
shirt or blouse should be very modest and buttoned up to your neck. Please
ensure that you don’t reveal any cleavage while dressing up for office. Stay
away from see-through tops that expose your innerwear to the outside world.
Always maintain the decorum of the office, and wear clothes that don’t reveal
too much of your skin. Modesty is the key here.
Open-toed
shoes are a strict no
Irrespective
of your dress, ensure that you don’t wear open-toed shoes to the office. These
are apt for weekend getaways, casual outings with friends, etc., but they are
definitely not professional to be worn to the office. Always wear closed-toes
shoes only to office. It could be shoes with flats, heels, pumps, or anything
else, but it should have a closed-toe design.
Ace
the minimalistic look
When
it comes to makeup and accessories, you should portray a minimalistic look
always. Wearing corporate attire with a lot of gloss and bronzer will make you
look odd. Avoid going overboard with your eyes, lips and brows. Stick to nude
lipstick shades and natural makeup only. A pair of small pearl earrings and a
pearl necklace should go well with a corporate suit. Avoid noisy jewelry like
bangles, rings, earrings, etc. as all of these may seem to be a distraction for
you in the office.
Avoid
piercings and tattoos
An
important rule to follow if you want to ace the corporate look is to avoid
piercings and tattoos of all kinds. Eyebrow piercings, body piercing, and bold
tattoos should be avoided at all costs. If you have tattoos, you should do
everything to cover them up when dressing for office.
Button-down
shirts work well
Don’t
hesitate to try colorful button-down shirts when getting ready for work. They
work well with pastel shades of trousers. However, while choosing colors, we
recommend you not to go overboard with bold shades. Bling, shine and metallic
patterns can be avoided. Instead, you can opt for decent but bold shades like
maroons, burgundy, dark blues, reds, orange, etc. While wearing button-down
shirts, you should remember to sport a decent and professional look.
The
right business skirt
A
business skirt is one of the first things that would come to your mind when
thinking about corporate dressing. While we already told you about the length
you should follow, you can experiment with some colors and fabric. If you
thought only pencil skirts look professional, you are mistaken. You can carry
off this look with elegance, if you also wear an A-lined or flared skirt. These
go well with long-sleeved blouses or printed tops. Ensure that the colors of
your shirts and skirts contrast each other.
Pantsuits
are great choices
If
you want to look confident and elegant in your corporate attire, you should
invest in a business pantsuit. Invest in a few pantsuits that come in light
pastel shades, as they work well for corporate meetings. For the evening
parties, you can wear dark-colored pantsuits. The key to rocking this look is
to wear well-fitted pantsuits. Striped pantsuits look great on you, if you look
lean.
Some
of the things you should keep in mind
Before
dressing up for your office, you should read your company’s guidelines properly
to know what it says about dressing rules. Follow the rules perfectly, and
ensure that you remember these guidelines every single day at work. It would
help if you never forgot your company’s culture.
Never
try to keep up with the trends, as this will only lead to embarrassing
situations later. You shouldn’t wear anything that will make you feel out of
place in your office. Dressing uniquely is different, but dressing weirdly is
completely different. So please stick to the simple corporate attire always.
Avoid
wearing a lot of colors in your clothes. You shouldn’t wear wide-striped pants
as well. Focus on neat fabrics like cotton, wool, linen, etc. Avoid wearing rayon,
synthetic and polyester, as these materials will make you feel uncomfortable
after a few hours.
Make
sure your shoes are soft and decent. You should never wear noisy shoes or shiny
shoes to the office. Also, avoid wearing shoes with bling, platform heels,
spike heels, and many straps.
Ensure
your purse or
tote matches the color of your shoes, for a more
professional look. You should avoid carrying huge and colorful purses, as that
can spoil your look, even if you have chosen the best corporate clothes.
During
the winters, you can wear well-fitted tailored knit sweaters to the office.
Please remember that even sweaters should not be loose or tight-fitting. The
fabric should be classic, such as wool. Velvet or fleece should be avoided, as
they may look unprofessional to be a part of corporate attire. Regardless of
the type and fabric of cloth you wear, it would help if you kept it decent and
not too revealing.
