How To: Dress Trendy for Work

So many women are concerned about dressing appropriate for work while still managing to keep their sense of fashion. I did a little fashion research, and here are a few tips I found that will help you dress fashionably for your corporate job.

Bazaar - April 2011

• Pair unexpected colors for modern suiting (camel blazer and red pants)

• Strong-tailored seperates

Elle - April 2011

• Simple shapes in bright colors will keep a basic outfit un-boring (color block).  

• Conserative dress and outrageous shoes
• You can wear pattern. You can wear short (opaque tights help keep things appropiate) things. The difference between looking finished or not lies in the details: gorgeous, groomed hair; a structured bag; and classic killer heels.

Cosmopolitan - May 2011

• Denim gets all sophisticated when it hooks up with a drapey silk blouse and a chunky bracelet.

 

• Paired with a tailored blazer, a mini skirt seems suddenly professional. A low heel downplays your showing a lot of leg.

• Disguise a t-shirt's casual vibe by tucking it into a pencil skirt and belting it at the waist.

Instyle - July 2011

• Impress work associates in a dark sheath with flashes of brilliance.
• Turn on the glow with a form-fitting dress in a shimmery fabric. The touches of gold at your wrist and on your bag and heels make it clear you know how to shine.

• For a twist on the tuxedo, try dramatic black draped with a soft white cowl to light up your face. Echo the black-and-white with your purse; then add sexy sandals.

Glamour - September 2011

• For a corporate job wear things that flatter, but aren't revealing, like a classic sheath dress. No cleavage, but arms are okay.

• A one-piece (jumpsuit) for work is possible. Add a blazer to look pulled together, not pajama party.

• Try tall, flat boots - so stylish and comfy, and great for work

Elie Tahari boots

Cosmopolitan - September 2011

• Wide leg trousers are a Monday-to-Friday staple. Add a belt and a tucked in top.
• With a tucked-in blouse and skinny belt, denim looks polished enough for work.

• Accessories are essential! Use fun and trendy accessories to punch up your outfit. Some current accessory trends are:
• Snakeskin bags (work as a neutral, so wear them with anything)

• Beaded or feathered (boho) jewelry 

• Strong,  bold, architectural pieces

• Gemstones in geometric settings

• Color Block bags (3 colors max)

 

• Minimalist bags (Solids with a trim are chicest. Look for a small envelope size.)

• Sleek ankle booties

 

• Glam loafers (perfect with a knee-length skirt or pants for work)

 

• Lace-ups (to offset the tie's casual feel go skyscraper high)