When you’re about your business you need to look like it. We all want to look professional without sacrificing our style and swag. Taking helm of the boardroom doesn’t mean disguising your shape or restricting yourself to neutral colors. There is no longer the need to hide your individual style just because you spend your 9 to 5 in an office. Here are seven pieces to add to your wardrobe so you will be power-dressing like a pro.
Oxford Shoe
These shoes are retro, trendy and, most importantly, comfortable. Good for any season, they will definitely add a classic touch to your office wardrobe.
Wrap Dress
Every woman should own a wrap dress and praise whoever created this heaven sent piece of clothing. Flattering for any shape or size, you can build a power wardrobe on wrap dresses alone. The color, pattern and style options are endless.
Button Up
The best thing about a button up is its versatility. Looks great underneath a blazer, cardigan or vest, tucked or untucked. There are some many things that you can do with this simple item.
Blazers
From fall to spring, blazers can be key in pulling together any office look. A definite staple piece, blazers look great over dresses, pants and skirts.
Belts
Even if you work in a boring office where you are obligated to wear black, navy and gray, a belt is the perfect way to prove how stylish you are while still conforming. Super skinny or big and chunky, adding a belt to your business look will have you looking like a true fashionista.
Pencil Skirt
You can pair a pencil skirt with just about anything, and you can find it in so many different styles No wonder it is an office wardrobe staple piece.
Cardigan
Whether long and draping or slightly cropped and buttoned to the top, a cardigan is the epitome of versatility and class.
Trousers
Finding a pair of pants that fit you just right might be a headache, but ,boy, is the hard work worth it. Well fit pants paired with a cardigan or blazer, leaves no room to second guess how serious you are about your business.
The tip to power dressing is first confidence and, secondly, wearing flattering pieces that are appropriate and stylish. Many of the staples of an office wardrobe can be found in amazing textures, colors and prints, so don’t be afraid to test the waters. Be the power dresser you are meant to be.