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If there is any industry that promotes variety, creativity, and freedom of choice, it’s definitely the fashion industry. As a constantly growing and evolving realm, the fashion world offers many choices for those who want to stand out and explore their personal style.
While there are many places that allow us to freely express ourselves through style, the workplace has not always been one of them. We may have been restricted to designated uniforms or strict dress codes in years past. However, after the pandemic, the market took a turn that no one predicted. Social changes inspired fashion consumers to rethink their choices in all areas of their lives, especially in the workplace.
Never Neglect Your Personal Style
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There are still certain dress code rules that have prevailed, but post-pandemic work wear looks quite different from what we’ve seen before. It’s infused with a new dose of individuality and a more casual feel. For the first time in a long time, work wardrobes are entering a new era. Here’s how you can own it.
The New Business Casual
Business casual is much more than stuffy slacks and stiff button-downs these days. It now promotes comfort and self-expression over strict and rigorous dressing, offering different ways to transform classic business looks.
All professionals will know that what you wear has a powerful influence on how your colleagues will perceive and accept you. The new era of business casual shifts this perception towards greater acceptance, freedom, and diversity.
Your style is a representation of your personality, so here are several ways you can make your work wardrobe feel more “you”.
Choose Comfort
Choosing comfort over fleeting trends is the best thing that you can do for yourself. Now, we’re not talking about the sweats you lived in during lockdown. Professional clothing can be surprisingly comfortable if you choose the right fits and fabrics.
Say goodbye to stiff suits and restricting blouses. Instead, opt for soft, breathable fabrics in silhouettes that allow you to move more freely. Blouses and button-downs in silky fabrics will feel amazing against your skin and typically come with airy silhouettes. Soft knits are also a great choice for colder months. As for your bottoms, look for chic wide-leg trousers and unrestricted midi skirts (like pleated varieties). If you need another layer, an oversized blazer will prove that power dressing can also be super comfortable.
Add Pops of Color
For a long time, professional styles were typically crafted in neutral colors such as black, navy, gray, white, and beige. Although these colors are classics, never feel like you’re limited to just neutrals. Bright and vibrant colors can make an outfit look more personal, so go ahead and add your favorite non-neutral shades into the mix. Whether you go for a totally monochromatic look or wear just one colorful piece, colors are now very welcome at work.
Don’t Forget To Accessorize
Accessories add personality to any outfit. You can liven up your work wardrobe with jewelry, delicate silk scarves, interesting shoes, or a bold bag that carries all your workplace essentials.
Mix & Match
Mixing and matching different pieces is a great way to explore your work wardrobe. Blend in casual elements like denim with your favorite blazer instead of going for a full business look like a suit. If you can get away with even more casual pieces, why not swap out your dress shoes for sneakers?
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Never Neglect Your Personal Style.
Don’t forget about your preferences, regardless of what’s trending. Each of us has our own fashion mark that defines and represents us. Stay true to yourself, whether that means sticking to a specific color palette, referencing your favorite style era, or going for tried-and-true silhouettes that work for your body.
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