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We all tend to get stuck in a rut when it comes to the attire we wear for work, pulling on the same trouser suit day after day and it can become a little boring and monotonous. Luckily, there are lots of alternatives to the trouser suit, to keep your style trendy and stop you getting fed up with your look.
Pencil, tulip and a line are al great everyday skirts are all options which will flatter your figure, no matter what your body shape and can be teamed up with a plain or patterned blouse. Styles include short, long and ¾ length, so you can mix and match your outfit with your skirt. White blouses are an essential for the wardrobe, and will keep you looking fresh and smart for the office. A tailored ruffle blouse will look fantastic tucked into a pencil skirt. There are also plenty of stylish tops as an alternative to the blouse, with animal prints being very current at the moment. Complete your look with a fitted jacket, such as a blazer, which is very stylish this season, or wear a chunky knitted cardigan during the cold weather.
Waistcoats are also trendy at the moment, and can be worn with a smart blouse and skirt, or a pair of everyday work trousers, for the ultimate outfit for the office. This look is a great alternative to the standard trouser suit, and will keep you looking smart and sophisticated.
 If you prefer to wear a dress to work, there are lots of styles which will make the most of your figure. Tailored check, shift, empire line and pencil dresses, are all flattering options, and 2 in 1 pencil dresses are a stylish design this season. Black colours will instantly knock inches of your body, and camel will keep your look current and trendy. During the colder months, a knitted dress will be sure to keep you well insulated and cosy over the autumn and winter seasons. Wear a waist belt to instantly update your look, and enhance your body shape.
If you are lucky enough to have a slim figure, then a jumpsuit is very fashionable this season, and is a great alternative to the trouser suit. Jumpsuits come in all different styles, include wide leg, ruched sleeves and a deep v-neckline. Team it up with a pair of small heels, for a look you can wear everyday.
Tailored shorts are another alternative option for the office, and will look fabulous with a blouse or top and a pair of black tights. Accessorise with a belt, to create a sophisticated and stylish look.
With any everyday work outfit, keep your accessories minimal, and make sure you stick to an outfit which you feel comfortable in and will flatter your body shape. There are plenty of options out there to keep your look fresh and up to date, and you can mix and match these, so you can still look great even if you are on a budget.
Whilst work wear is essential and most people want to look smart and stylish for work, they don’t want to spend too much money on it, preferring to spend money on casual or going out clothes instead. But workwear is a good investment as creating the right impression at work and projecting a business like image can do wonders for your career and you may well find that by dressing smartly you feel more confident and people treat you differently.
Suits are the easiest and smartest work wear for ladies. They are quick to put on in the mornings and if you choose neutral colours easy to co ordinate with a top. Once you have a few great neutral coloured suits you can wear them with a different top and accessories for each day of the week. Trousers or skirt suits are both great options and a smart shift dress with a tailored jacket can look just as business like.
If you only have a small budget for work wear you can buy just two or three suits in a range of neutral colours and five vest or camisole tops to wear under them. You may want to buy an extra pair of trousers or a skirt to go with the suit jacket giving you an additional combination to wear. You should invest in a great pair of shoes that is incredibly comfortable and goes with all of your suits. Black, brown and grey are all good colours for work shoes and a medium to low heel is usually the most comfortable, stylish and practical.
In order to get a good work wardrobe without spending too much money look out for suits in the sales or special offers as they can be quite pricey. Roman Originals have a wide selection of ladies suits including trouser suits and skirt suits. There are also many special offers at Roman Originals with matching skirt or pair of trousers when you buy a suit jacket. A good neutral colour handbag is also a good investment as it will go with any of your work outfits. Look out in the sales for some great handbag bargains.
This black notch neck jacket and black flared skirt are perfect for the autumn and winter. The skirt will loook great with either boots or shoes and the suit will go with all sorts of different colour tops including white, pink, blue, orange and green. You could even add a contrasting scarf for a really stylish work outfit.
This suit is a great version of the classic black suit with a twist (of lime). The contrasting bands on the waist and sleeves make it a little different, great for those who want to stand out from the crowd at work. It would look great with cream, white, black, grey, green or orange tops.
Another good way of saving money is to keep dry cleaning to a minimum. Trousers and skirts can often be machine washed saving on the dry cleaning fee so check the labels and only dry clean items that cannot be machine washed.
For most people, work is more of a necessity than a pleasure. Buying clothes for work can also fall into the same category and most of us would prefer to save out money for getting dressed up and going out at the weekend. But creating the impression at work is important and can effect your career prospects. Looking stylish at work makes you feel better and also more confident. If you need to dress smartly for work, suits can be expensive, but it is possible to a great work wear wardrobe on a budget.
Buy one or two suits and a dress – whether you prefer skirt suits or trouser suits, one or two will be enough. You can buy two pair of trousers and just one jacket as the trousers will need to be washed or cleaned more often.
Mix and match- by choosing clothes in coordinating colours, you will be able to mix and match outfits so will not need to buy as many clothes. It will also make it much easier to choose something to wear in the morning and easier to accessorise your work outfits.
Buy neutral colours and classic styles and combine with coloured tops and accessories – Buying neutral colours for suits, trousers, skirts and jackets will make them more versatile and also long lasting. They are less likely to go out of fashion and tops can be replaced each year if needed.
Get a fresh look from old clothes by accessorising - clothes that have been worn day in, day out for many months can sometimes feel a bit boring but if a piece of clothing is still in good condition, there is no reason why you cannot make a fresh outfit from it by combining it with something different.
Look for special offers – offers like two for the price of one or buy one get one free are great ways of buying work wear. They will allow you to buy everything that you want and will cost you half as much.
Shop in the sales - classic work wear is also a great thing to buy in the sales as it does not usually go out of fashion and there are some great bargains to be had.
Consider dry cleaning costs – the cost of dry cleaning suits can be significant. If you don’t need to wear a suit every day for work consider wearing a dress that can be machine washed instead. This can look just as smart.
Invest in a good handbag – if you are going to invest in one item for your work wear wardrobe, it should be a good handbag. A great handbag will last for many years and whilst it may cost you a bit more money, the amount of times that you use it will more than justify the cost and make it more cosy effect in the long run.
With a little bit of time and effort, it is definitely possible to create a very stylish work wear wardrobe on a budget. You just need to spend a little time planning exactly what you need and finding the right items to buy at the right price.
Dressing for work in an office is all about finding the right style of clothes that you love to wear and that also fit in with the dress code. Each office has its own dress code and whilst some will demand that you wear skirt suits, others will have a more flexible dress code allowing for alternatives such as tailored shorts or dresses. Office wear needs to be comfortable and practical as well as being stylish. It is important to create the right impression at work and people are likely to judge you and make assumptions about the quality of your work based at least partly on how you are dressed.
Looking smart and professional important and the way that you dress will affect how confident you feel in your self and how those around you behave towards you. First impressions also really count when meeting customers or colleagues, what you wear will say a lot about you. Some one who looks stylish and professional will give the impression that they make an effort with their appearance and their work and that they pay attention to detail.
Here are some tips in finding the right office wear for you and your office:
Be aware of the dress code - most offices have some sort of dress code, find out what it is before choosing your work wardrobe. Also look out for unwritten rules, look around he office and see what everyone else is wearing, work is not the time to let your rebellious streak make a style statement. You can make a style statement, just ensure that you choose something that stands out for the right reasons.
Look for styles that suit you -there are a whole range of different options to choose from in terms of office wear including suits, trousers or skirts with a smart top, shorts or dresses. Dresses work particularly well for summer when it may be too warm for a jacket. Choose a style of clothing that suits your body shape, you can then use this as the basis for a really flattering work wardrobe. Classic tailored styles tend to look best for work but if you want to look on trend try wearing a pair of city shorts with opaque tights.
Add some of your personality - within almost all office dress codes there is some scope for showing a bit of individuality or personality. There are so many different tailored jackets available, you are sure to find one that makes you stand out from the crowd and suits your own personal style.  Add a pop of colour to a neutral or dark suit using accessories, perhaps a scarf or statement handbag. Bright coloured opaque tights are another great way to add colour to an outfit for the office. Bold pieces of jewellery also look good with work wear.
Consider practicalities – Impractical clothing for work may impact on your ability to do your job. Your shoes shoe be easy to walk in and you clothes comfortable especially for sitting down in. Clothes like tops or skirts that ride up will make you feel self conscious so are best avoided.
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In today’s retail environment many brands have shied away from developing a true professional work wear collection for women. Many brands today find it difficult to find womens suits that balance femininity and professionalism. Instead a lot of designers focus on sportswear and casual clothing in hopes of accommodating the masses and in turn avoid providing for the growing trend of women in the work place. This leaves a hole for many women within jobs such as lawyers, accountants, and investment managers etc. who do not have the option to go work dresses casual. Many women in fact need a strong working wardrobe either trouser suits or skirt suits.
Putting together the right work wardrobe can be difficult and a lot of the time it comes down to knowing the tricks to maximize your clothing investment and knowing you body type.
Here are some tips:
- Nothing worse than an ill fitting suit. Therefore find a great tailor or seamstress that can alter your suit if it doesnâ??t quite fit as well as you hoped.
- Branch out and try buying a suit other than a solid black power suit. There are some fabulous suits with various patterns, texture and shapely styles that will soften your look.
- Perhaps mix and match your suits. Match your patterned and textured jackets with solid trousers and skirts.
- Invest in a full range of colourful shirts in order to refresh your day to day look.
- Investing in a selection of shirts will give the illusion of a much bigger wardrobe.
- Invest in accessories. Another great way to vary you work wear wardrobe is with accessories.
- For the biggest effect, invest in contrasting accessories. Colours such as tan, navy, red look great with a grey pencil skirt suit. While a dark suit with a white blouse paired with silver accessories can be a completely different look to the same black suit paired with a bright blouse and gold accessories.
- Lastly it is so very important to take care of your suits. Suits can be expensive as they are seen as an investment. Therefore, taking proper care, with the likes of regular dry cleaning will ensure your suits last for years.