What qualifies as a stylish outfit for work? Pairing a top, bottom, shoes, purse, jewelry and hairstyle comes easily to some, but not so easily to others. Have you ever noticed how some women look as if they must have a personal stylist at home? Here are some tricks and tips that can help you achieve a well put together look that will leave you self-assured:
*When it comes to business attire, stick with a classic palette. Black is always a good choice, as is beige, navy, chocolate and grey. The majority of your look should be one of these colors.
*When layering pieces, make the bottom most layer the garment that has attention-drawing elements. This could be a print or a bright color. Use this attention drawing piece in small quantities. You don’t want to use a loud, large print that practically screams.
*Use jewelry with gemstones that match the focal piece. This pulls your look together. *Shoes in the same shade as your attire will visually lengthen your body, making you appear confident and classy.
*Your handbag can match your shoes or, if you’re feeling bold, it can match the focal point of your outfit.
*Wearing hair back from the face is best during work hours. Hair that is worn down and forward tends to fall into eyes, causing you to continuously push it back behind an ear. Playing with your hair never looks professional. You can avoid this by using a barrette or bobby pins if you plan to wear hair down. Otherwise, an updo such as a bun, chignon or twist will hold your hair in a lasting style.
*Keep makeup natural looking. You don’t want to use bright makeup colors and heavy applications during business hours. Save that for a get together with the girls after work.
