Getting dressed for the office is never an easy task. Working Monday to Friday, nine to five, it takes a shed load of inspiration to always look on-point in a professional environment. While black is the easy-go-to when we’re lost for what to wear, switching up your colour palette when it comes to your office wardrobe is a great way to bring versatility to your work wear. You can gradually build your way up to a bolder look with brighter colours – no need to jump in head first.
If shying away from black and dark colours is a challenge, start with neutral, brighter hues first. Camels and beiges are a good place to start for a timeless look. You can gradually inject more colour with bright shirts, blouses and accessories.
The Gaggler tip: Go for shades that match your natural skin, hair and eye colour.
THE NEUTRAL DRESS
A dusty pink or caramel dress is easy to wear to the office. Accessorise with a belt and pumps to get that professional look.
DRESS 1: Seden snake-print midi dress
Wear with… Schutz Analira pumps
Snake Printed Long Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress – Brown
Analira Pumps
DRESS 2: Trendyol belted dress
Wear with… Guess snake-print leather pumps
Brown Button Detailed Belted Dress
Brystol Snake Print Leather Slingback Pumps
DRESS 3: Reiss tailored wrap front dress
Wear with… New Look court shoes
Tailored Wrap Front Dress
Court Shoes In Tan
THE BRIGHT BLOUSE
Instantly inject a bit of life into your outfit with a colourful printed blouse. Keep the rest of the look neutral so you don’t look like a Christmas decoration.
BLOUSE 1: Dorothy Perkins gathered printed top
Wear with… Quiz navy paper bag trousers and Zara soft tassel loafers
Gathered Neck Detail Printed Top
Navy Woven Belted Paper Bag Trousers ON SALE
Soft Tassel Loafers
BLOUSE 2: Pieces long-sleeved blouse
Wear with… H&M A-line skirt and crocodile-pattern ankle boots
Long Sleeved Tieband Blouse Victoria Blue ON SALE
A-line skirt
Crocodile Pattern Ankle Boots
THE COLOURFUL SUIT
If you mean business, you don a suit – but you can keep things light by choosing either an adventurous pattern or a bright block colour.
SUIT 1: Elisabetta Franchi monogram two-piece suit
Wear with… Kurt Geiger Alyx faux patent leather courts
Monogram Two-Piece Suit
Alyx Faux Patent-Leather Courts
SUIT 2: Zara tuxedo blazer and trousers
Wear with… Next slingbacks
Tuxedo Collar Blazer
Tuxedo Trouser with Side Trim Detail
High Cut Slingbacks
Looking for more ideas? Here’s how to update your office style.
