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Wide-leg trousers have sauntered in and out of fashion over the last few years.
Their previous incarnation focussed around combat pants but with the 70s style revival this summer, tailored, wide trousers are proving to be a popular look for women’s clothing – whether you’re aiming for a floaty office look or looking for something relaxed for a holiday.
Wide-leg trousers look great with a masculine look – pair with a jacket for a striking silhouette.
For holidays, patterned or coloured palazzo pants can be a great addition – with soft, floating fabric and plenty of airspace to keep you cool abroad.
Wide-fitting jeans are perhaps one to avoid – these often end up looking baggy and slouchy without any hint of style.
But you can try mixing wide-leg trousers with an array of clothes for every effect from evening wear to casual.
Donning a pair of heels will give your legs and bottom a great shape in wide-leg trousers, accentuating your waist and hips. Flats are great for a more masculine look – add wide-leg trousers to a fitted trouser suit to look strong and stylish.
A flowing shirt or blouse can look stunning with wide trousers – but get a great belt to pinch any billowing material in to your waist.
To really get the 70s look, dust off some platforms or big wedges, and go for colourful accessories to look playful, fun and flirty.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
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.
A ladies suit is one of the most wearable, versatile and widely accepted piece of work wear. You can never really go wrong at work by wearing a suit as it conforms to even the strictest of workplace dress codes. If you are unsure of what to wear for an interview, an important meeting or your first day in a new job a ladies suit is the safest and easiest option. You will never look over dressed in a suit but if you don’t wear one you could easily look under dressed.
The skirt or trouser suit
A skirt suit is the most traditional of work wear and even now some offices and professions consider it far preferable to wearing a trouser suit. A trouser suit is however extremely practical especially when travelling to and from work in the cold, wind and rain. It is much easier to sit down in a trouser suit in a ladylike fashion and if you do have certain more active parts to your job for example moving equipment, it is ideal. With a skirt suit for work it is always best to choose a skirt of no higher than just above the knee, often a skirt below the knee such as an a line or pencil skirt is the most comfortable and practical.
Which is the best colour for a ladies suit?
The best colour of suit will really depend on you and your profession or role at work. Black, grey or brown colours are still considered the most appropriate for very conservative roles or companies. Those who work in a more relaxed setting or perhaps a retail or creative industry can probably afford to be a little more adventurous with their choice of colors. However when it comes to classic suits that will last for a long time, the neutral colours usually work best.
Whether to choose a classic cut or fashionable style
Again whether you choose a classic or fashionable cut or style will depend on your own preferences and where you work. Classic cuts tend to be more flattering and better investments as they don’t go out of fashion. But if you find a more fashionable style that you like it is a great way to add a little variety to your work wear wardrobe.
How to keep your work wardrobe fresh and interesting
All the talk of classic cut black and grey suits can be quite uninspiring and even to some really boring, but you can add a little fun and personality to your work wear wardrobe by adding some interesting shoes or accessories. A red or pink handbag is a great way to a pop of colour to an outfit whilst a beautiful vintage brooch pinned to a tailored jacket will look stylish but professional. If you are longing for your work wardrobe to be a little more fashionable then why not try adding an animal print or polka dot scarf. Bright printed blouses or camisole tops are also a great way to add colour and pattern to a work outfit.
So you have done it, you have managed to get through the first stage of selection and get yourself invited along to interview for that dream job. Along with the excitement that you have managed to be singled out from all of those other candidates to be moved onto the next stage based in the information that you provided on your C.V or application form, comes a certain amount of trepidation about how the interview will go, what they will ask and what you should wear.
There are two very important aspects to the clothes that you choose to wear to an interview and each is probably as important as the other. The first is all about the first impressions that you make to interviewer and just about everyone else you meet whilst at the interview. The second is about how the clothing that you wear makes you feel and how this impacts on your performance in the interview.
It is a well known fact that most people will make up their mind about you within seconds of meeting you and this is why people say that ‘first impressions count’. That does not mean that everything that you say or do within the interview does not count, it does but if you create a good first impression you will give yourself a real head start and increase your chances of getting the job. If your chosen outfit gives a negative impression, at best you may make the task of convincing them that you are the right person for the job, at worst, you may be ruled out straight away. In order to ensure that you create the right impression, it is always best to err on the side of caution when it comes to formality.
A suit is usually the best choice for a job interview unless it is a particularly creative role when you could perhaps choose something a bit different. A scarf or a few simple accessories look good and add a bit of personality to your look. It is vitally important that you wear a good pair of shoes that have been polished to perfection and have neat hair and subtle makeup. Avoid skirts that are too short and tops that are too low cut. Whether you choose to wear skirt suits or trouser suits will depend on the role, the company and your own personal preference. Generally speaking, it is best to avoid anything too bright or ground breaking for interviews (unless you are working in the fashion industry). Classic styles in fairly neutral colours are the safest options but you can add a little colour with accessories.
Choosing clothes that you feel comfortable in is again key to interview success. Your performance at an interview is very much affected by your confidence and how you feel. If you wear high heel shoes that you are not used to walking in, you are bound to feel uncomfortable and distracted from the matter in hand. Practice walking in your shoes before hand or choose some with a lower heel. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing skirts then choose a smart trouser suit instead. You need to balance your own comfort with the requirement to look smart and find a happy compromise. For many people dressing smartly will make them feel the part and they will behave accordingly at their interview.
Dressing for work is all about feeling comfortable and creating the right impression. Whether your job involves dealing with customers or colleagues in the office, it is vital for your career that you dress in an appropriate way and follow any unwritten (as well as written) dress codes, but you will probably want to show a bit of your personality and individuality. The perfect work wardrobe will be versatile and perfectly suited to your job or work role. It will contain pieces that can easily be mixed and matched to create different outfits and accessories to give the finishing touch to each outfit.
Your HR department or line manager should provide you with dress code information when you first start working with a company. This may be important often for health and safety reasons as well as presenting the right company image. Unless you have to wear a company uniform though, there will usually be some amount of flexibility over the colour and style of clothes that you wear.
Generally classic styles of clothes are the best investments for a work wardrobe. They will last for year after year and never really go out of fashion. You can also be sure that a classic style of suit will be considered appropriate dress for even the smartest of offices.
Trouser suits and skirt suits are both really versatile. You can choose just the right style of trousers, skirts and jackets to suit your shape and colours to suit your skin, eye and hair colour. Depending on your work, you may not have to wear a full suit, trousers or a skirt with a blouse or a  tailored dress can look smart and stylish. For some offices it is also quite acceptable to wear a smart looking cardigan.
Once you have the basics of your work wardrobe, you can add some colour with blouses or tops and accessories. If your work requires you to wear dark coloured suits, a brightly coloured scarf is a great way to add some colour or pattern. Coloured or patterned blouses also look great under a neutral coloured suit. For the ultimate in classic work wear a crisp white shirt always works perfectly, looking incredibly stylish and fitting the most conservative of dress codes. A bold statement handbag is also a great way to make yourself stand out from the crowd but still keep a professional image. You can also brighten up a skirt suit with a brightly coloured pair of tights for an original work outfit.
Footwear is a key part of your work wardrobe. When it comes to shoes, comfort is just as important as how they look. Unless you are an expert at walking in high heeled shoes, low to medium heels are usually the most practical for work. You can get some very smart looking ballets flats or sandals for the summer that will complement your work wardrobe. It is usually best to choose a good pair of neutral shoes for summer and perhaps ankle boots for winter that will go with all of your work wear. Always keep your work shoes really clean and polished as this attention to detail will ensure that you present yourself well at work.