Are you a working lady who is so busy with work and tends to forget how much fashion means to you? Do you struggle with what to wear and how to wear it?
We often come across amazing formal clothes collections for men but the option and variety for women have been less for the women in the past years but as we live in a world that is continuously evolving and women getting empowered, there have been a great collection of formal clothes for women too but the question that arises is “How to style them?”
“Styling with limitations” is the mantra for nailing office look and creating a good impression on your colleagues, the boss, and a good presentation of yourself in meetings.
There are a whole lot of clothes that women can wear that men do and vice-versa. Let us break the taboo and embrace every gender and style.
Here are some tips that you must know when dressing formal and acing the formal clothes that you own:
- Shirt
A shirt is a very basic requirement that you need to have when wearing formals. The basic requirement of a shirt is a great way of styling.
Let us have a look at the type of shirts to opt for-
One must invest in solid, plain colors, small pattern designs, and not over-the-top checks.
Having a white shirt is always a savior and one must always have that.
Let us get to the hack that will help you style these basic shirts and help you nail the office look.
- Tucking in the shirt
Tucking in a shirt not only helps you follow the office decorum but it is also really stylish and formal.
- Sleeves
Make sure you wear a proper shirt whose length is till the wrists of your hands and which sits perfectly onto your shoulders.
2. Blazers
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When we think of office look, what is the very first thing that pops into our brain? Isn’t it a person in a blazer?
- Blazers are never run out of fashion, if you are someone who does not wear a blazer daily then wearing it on special occasions is a great idea.
- A comfortable blazer that would complement your overall look.
- Preferably go for a bold, dark-colored blazer.
- A blazer that would go well with your shirt when paired.
3. Skirt
As women we have more options to wear, we can always pair our shirt or a formal blouse with a pair of pants or a skirt.
- Invest in a good formal skirt that is neither too short nor too tight.
- Make sure it is right above your knees and you feel comfortable when sitting.
- Try out different materials for it and preferably go for solid colors.
- There are more cuts other than the pencil skirt which look professional.
- Make sure that the fabric is crisp and the colors aren’t too bright.
4. Pants
Pants are always an option when dressing formally and complement well with the look.
It helps you look simple yet stylish.
- Opt for a pair of pants that is a perfect fit and is of ankle length. Do not go for too tight or loose pants.
- Go for crisp fabric and dark or neutral colors.
- Black, grey, navy blue, and khaki colors are very promising in terms of formal styling and go well with the tops.
5. Lingerie
We often talk a lot about the things to invest in and opt for while dressing but we often forget about lingerie. As women, we must wear the right lingerie. Wearing the right lingerie underneath is important because that helps in making your styling better. It is necessary to wear the right lingerie under a particular dress that we wear especially when dressing formally.
6. Shoe wear
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- Never forget the entire look of a person, that is from head to toe is observed.
- Very classic shoe wear that helps you achieve a very edgy look is a great way of styling.
- Pump shoes, wedges, ballet flats, and stilettos are some of the shoes wears that you should try out.
Some boots look professional yet help you look stylish.
Boots that are not over the top but basic and great.
Wear shoes that would provide you comfort, make you feel confident.
You wouldn’t want to embarrass yourself by tripping over and over again in the name of fashion.
Know that “Fashion also comes with comfort”.
7. Accessories
Accessorizing ourselves with ornaments beautifies our existing beauty.
When it comes to accessorizing and styling, so one should always remember to never overdo it for a formal look.
Wearing a cool watch, glasses are a great way of styling. Wearing small studs as an earring and not too heavy.
“Keep it minimal”
Things to keep in mind while styling:
- Do not wear tank tops or t-shirts.
- Do not wear something too revealing.
- Avoid informal dressing.
- Abide by the rules of working space and yet look fashionable; Do not overdo it.
- Never use a strong perfume
- Know the type of fashion that is allowed in your workspace.
Some offices prefer less fashion and styling so being minimalist in sense of fashion is a good going.
- There are working spaces that let you being creative so be creative in terms of styling and experimenting.
- Self-presentation is important when dressing formally as one not only presents oneself but the entire unit.
- Try to style yourself that would complement your personality and never overdo when it comes to styling in formals.
Above are the tips and tricks to style in formals and look your best.
What are you waiting for?
Go and try them out.
