Tips and tricks for returning to the office: The new office dress code
1. DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Dress professionally for the office with tailored dresses, separates, blouses and comfortable shoes—Accessorise with simple jewellery and a classic bag.
2. CHOOSE EASY CARE FABRICS IN CLASSIC STYLES: For your base capsule, choose neutral colours like black, navy, grey, and beige. Choose comfortable and professional shoes like loafers or low heels. Layers are key, so consider a blazer or cardigan for a polished look.
3. BUSINESS ATTIRE MADE FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE: Feel comfortable and confident by choosing tailored and fitted clothing designed for your body shape. By purchasing clothing within your colour pallet, coordinating your outfits is easy and fast in the morning. Choose the best colourways for your wardrobe planning. Doing so will enhance your best features and complement your colouring.
A few simple rules are:
· The colour must be in balance with your complexion.
· The colour should not dominate or be subordinate to your complexion.
· Being in harmony is the key to choosing the right hue/colour.
4. DRESSING FOR THE SEASONS: Stay professional with appropriate weight fabrics for each season. Purchasing some pieces in the seasonal colours in dresses, skirts/separate jackets will add pizazz to your office wear. The Trudy Wrap dress is great to pair with a pale pink Jacket in the colder months. In warmer months, choose to wear breathable clothing pieces.
5. DRESSING FOR COMFORT: In the colder months, stay cosy with thick fabrics like scuba wool trousers, team with knit sweaters, blazers, and ankle boots. Dresses with linings or slips can provide warmth and a crinkle-free professional look. Dressing for comfort also involves accessorising with scarves and gloves for extra warmth.
6. THE ESSENTIAL WHITE SHIRT: Black and white will always be correct. The monotone combo is an effortless style that is easy to get right. Match your favourite white shirt with classic black pants or a black skirt. Then, coordinate your accessories in black and white. Recommended accessories could be white comfy loafers, black mules, a black leather tote, or a black and white briefcase.
7. ACCESSORISING FOR THE OFFICE: Accessories can elevate any office outfit. Consider adding a statement necklace, a scarf, or a pair of chic earrings to your look.
8. CREATE AN IMAGE THAT REPRESENTS YOUR FIRM: Wear the office dress code representing your firm's goals. Mix and match your wardrobe with investment pieces and seasonal statement pieces.
9. PREPARE AND BE READY: organise your wardrobe in outfits one week in advance, have a delegated washing and dry/cleaning day, and keep a raincoat and umbrella in your car or office for a rainy day.
10. TRY THE NEW OFFICE DRESS CODE: Try some new styles in the latest colourways for the New Office Dress Code.
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