Let’s face it, creating a new look for work every day is tough. When you work in an office for five days a week and you are surrounded by the same people for 8 hours a day, the last thing you want to do is turn up wearing the same outfit you wore the day before. However, it is often difficult to find the time in the morning to rummage through your wardrobe and find an outfit your colleagues haven’t seen yet. The key to this problem is by stocking up your wardrobe with essential and versatile pieces that can be paired with many other garments to help you to keep your look fresh. Keep reading to find out the business wardrobe staples that every working woman should invest in.
Everything you need in your Business Wardrobe:
- A Business Suit and extra Blazers
- Five essential tops and business shirts
- Two Business Dresses
- Two Business Skirts
- Three Business Pants/Trousers
- One Trench Coat
1. A Business Suit and extra Blazers
At least one perfect fitting suit is essential in every business women wardrobe. Especially, on important business meetings and events this is the outfit to wear. To use this suit in different ways, we recommend buying blazers which can be switched every time you wear the business suit. Classic Blazers are the key. To look more fancy you can also add more trendy blazers. Meaning, having different blazers is the easiest way to vary your look. Choose one business blazer and one chic blazer to help you create both formal and fashionable outfits. For example, a One Button Blazer with Peak Lapels is an effortless way to smarten up your outfit and can be thrown on top of just about anything. You can choose a traditional colour such as navy and grey or be daring and buy a stunning, intense red blazer which can be paired with matching trousers for a bold look. As well as a formal blazer, every woman should have a chic blazer in her arsenal for those days you want to dress up your look. Whether that be because you have lunch meeting or an after-work social, a Velvet Blazer with an intricate paisley detail is the ideal way to look smart yet stylish.
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BUSINESS SUIT | BUSINESS BLAZER |
Blue Pantsuit | Blue Blazer |
Brown Pantsuit | Blue Striped Blazer |
2. Five essential tops and business shirts
It is no secret that if you work full time in a professional, office setting, you are going to need five different business shirts to wear on each of the days. This is the time to start branching out. The worst thing you could do is buy five of the same shirts, in the same colour, in the same style. Mix it up and try out different colours, textures, prints and shapes, as this is one of the easiest ways to keep your business outfits varied. When you look online, you will see there are a plethora of work shirts to choose from and it can often to challenging to find five different ones that would look good. We recommend that you go for: One White Poplin Cotton Shirt, One Navy Checked No-Iron Shirt and One Purple Floral Shirt. Then, go for a Black Sleeveless Blouse and a White Microprint Blouse for the days that you want to look smart but you are not feeling a shirt. This selection will ensure you have a variety of colours and styles that can easily be paired with any skirt or trouser.
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Red Women Shirt | Blue Stripes Shirt |
White Business Shirt | Floral Business Shirt |
3. Two Business Dresses
There will be some days when you do not want to wear a two piece and these days are perfect for a dress. Keeping two different dresses in your wardrobe gives you the option to alternate each day between wearing a shirt and bottoms and a dress. There is a wide choice of dresses in the market however, there is a criterion to follow when choosing a dress for work. Firstly, the length must be acceptable. This means that mini dresses may not be appropriate, depending on your industry of course. Secondly, it can’t be too revealing as cut away or backless dresses might not be seen as professional. Finally, the style should be tasteful. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a bit of glitz and glamour to go to a party, but for work this may not be so fitting. Choosing a dress that is more muted and subtle is the best choice as you can always accessorize if you feel like dressing up. For your two business dresses, opt for a Two-Toned, V-Neck Sheath Dress and a Boat Neck, Navy Shift Dress.
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Classic Black Business Dress | Blue Business Dress |
4. Two Business Skirts
Having two skirts in your wardrobe will make it easy for you to mix and match your tops and shirts to create a variety of looks. Skirts are fun, stylish and comfortable. They are great in summer to keep you cool and ideal to wear with tights in the winter to keep you warm during your commute to work. To pair with your shirts, you should invest in a Grey, Wool-Blend Pencil Skirt to give yourself a tailored, sleek look. For the blouses, a Green, Flared Midi Skirt will look great if you are wanting a more relaxed vibe that still eludes professionalism. Feel free to switch up the skirts and wear the pencil skirt with blouses for example as this is an easy way to get the most out of your wardrobe essentials. Skirts are the ultimate tool of versatility.
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Grey Business Skirt | Brown Business Skirt |
5. Three Business Pants/Trousers
We can’t mention business outfits without talking about the classic work trouser. They have been a staple in every working woman’s closet for as long as we can remember, thanks to their effortless chic and smart aesthetic. Once again, woman have the choice of many different styles, cuts and colours however, if you want to create different looks with your wardrobe essentials the best thing to do is buy three different pairs of trousers in three different styles. Firstly, a pair of classic Navy Linen Flat Front Trousers is a must-have. This is ideal for the days when you just want an easy outfit to chuck on quickly in the morning and head out the door. It can be paired with just about any top and shoes due to its simple cut and traditional colour. The next trouser essential is pair of High-Waisted, Wide Leg Trousers which can be paired with a pair of heels and a sleeveless blouse for an incredibly fashionable look. Finally, every business wardrobe needs some print and Grey, Striped Linen Cigarette Trousers is the ideal garment to inject some variety into your outfits. As a side note: If your work environment allows business casual, even jeans are suitable for the office. Pay attention to subtle, dark colors without washing and low-contrast stitching.
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Red Business Pants | Black Business Pants |
6. One Trench Coat
The final business wardrobe essential is a one trench coat. Perfect for your commute to work, the trench coat will provide you with warmth, style and convenience. The long length makes it easy to throw on top of any outfit and the button and belt detail help to give you a beautiful silhouette. Choose a more traditional style such as a Cream Single Breasted Trench Coat or opt for a more contemporary option like a Pastel Pink Trench Coat with Hidden Buttons. Either way, a trench coat will tie your whole look together and will ensure you are looking stylish and professional from the moment you leave your house to the minute it is time to go home.
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Camel Trench Coat | Grey Trench Coat |