Dressing for the office can be a complicated task to accomplish, especially since there seems to be a uniform defined for every office. You nailed the interview with that printed blouse and pencil skirt but that doesn’t mean you accomplished figuring out the style culture of the team. Play it safe on the first day of work and while you wear a classic pant suit, keep your eyes and ears open for what is acceptable office attire for this job. It might be that everyone wears jeans on Fridays or that on Wednesdays you should break out something pink. Whatever the office style culture may be, try your best to fit in. Your attire should speak true to who you are as an individual and slightly fit into the mold.
To start the perfect work outfit, you first have to decide what will be comfortable to stay in for eight hours of the day and possibly a few hours for drinks after hours. Any easy way to have comfort and versatility is wearing a dress. There are many work appropriate dresses on the market waiting for an adventure in the real world. Try the “Carissima” dress from Anthropologie.
Add a black blazer or colored blazer with pumps for work. Switch the pumps for open toe heels and get rid of the blazer and add an embellished cardigan for an evening with the coworkers.
If you are more comfortable in a two piece look, try a classic pant suit in a bold or neutral color, like this suit by Tahari-Levine.
This suit would look great paired with a bold color blouse and simple cardigan for the office and worn with a low cut blouse and statement jewelry for evening.
Don’t forget that accessories can make or break the outfit. However, when choosing work accessories, one should go for understated yet classic pieces. A stylish yet sturdy briefcase is essential for carrying all of the documents you will inevitably collect. Try this briefcase by Louis Vuitton. Not only is the print a well known classic, but the size is perfect for carrying all of your office essentials.
However you create the perfect work outfit, make sure that you stand out by making an individual statement and still abiding by the office culture.
Image: Via Louis Vuitton
