How to Style Your Favorite Casual Fashion Items for the Office

“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” True, but dressing for work can be challenging. Whether it’s your attitude, the weather, or how many tacos you had last night, it’s fair to say that everyone has one major goal when getting dressed in the morning: comfort. So, ladies, how do we find a way to bring our favorite casual pieces to the office?

Rock a T-Shirt With Style

Pair your favorite group, artist, or tour T-shirt with a high-waisted skirt. Want to accentuate your look even more? Throw on a blazer and a good pair of heels. The key to making the classic white T work in the office is to keep the rest of the ensemble sleek and sophisticated. Pair it with slim cut slacks and accessorize. Accessories are always a simple way to make any casual outfit look chic.

Consider Feeling Flat

Flats are heaven sent. While heels are key components to every woman’s wardrobe, wearing heels every day can be painful and cause serious long-term damage to your feet.

To make flats look more professional, know the right way to wear them. Pairing flats with skinny jeans, trousers, or a dress equals success. Skip the pencil skirt — save that one for a heel day.

Want to have fun with your look while adhering to the office dress code? Go preppy. Ballet flats with a white-collared shirt and a knee-length skirt create a modern take on the classic look. Be bold with your footwear. Flats come with many options: accents, cutouts, tassels, designer logos, different fabrics, and sequins. Rather than pick a basic pair of footwear, invest in some trendy flats that will bring your outfit to life.

Go Western

Western boots are back as one of the season’s leading trends. Below are a few tips to make boots work in the office:

• Pair your boots with a classic suit. Tuck pants legs into the boots to show them off, or sneak them under flared pants.
• Walk on the wild side and opt for playful fabrics, bold colors, and design accents. Pair them with a neutral-colored outfit or sleek trench coat.
• Wear classic, brown leather Western-style boots over skinny jeans. Keep the rest of the outfit simple and let the boots do the walking and the talking.

Put Some Attention on Sophisticated Jeans

Gone are the days where jeans were a basic part of a woman’s wardrobe — deemed too casual for many events and banned from the workplace. Today, jeans are the top investment piece in a woman’s closet, and denim has made its way into appropriate office attire. The perfect pair of skinny jeans is capable of turning an everyday outfit into a classy and sophisticated look. How do we accomplish this look? Keep it simple. Skinny jeans speak volumes when given sky-high heels, a classic blouse, and accessories.

Don’t be afraid to add color to your outfit. Accents of color can make your everyday look outfit of the day worthy. Whether it’s your bag, your lips, or some statement jewelry, color brings clothing to life.