Choosing a Suit That's Appropriate For the Workplace

When it comes to dressing up for work, the ladies have it the hardest. While gents can simply throw on a suit, or slacks and a coat, the women in the workplace are faced with many difficult decisions as to what or what not to wear. The following suggestions are some of the better and safer pieces of clothing to wear for work, allowing you to keep prying eyes off of you without looking like you stepped out of the 1800s.



• A Blouse and Pants

This is one of the simplest looks you can make look great with the right pieces. Just make certain that your blouse isn't too low-cut and that your pants are a simple dark colour; while grey is extremely safe and conservative, black is awesome for looking chic and making you look slimmer. Moreover, pair this look with a coordinated blazer to really look more like a high-powered CEO and less like a waitress.



• A Pantsuit

This is one of the most conservative things that you can wear to work. Investing in a few ladies suits is great for those days of work when you just don't feel like putting a lot of work into your wardrobe. Pairing your ladies suits with a tank-top or scarf will look demure without feeling too over-the-top, and you can show off your feminine side with some simple, classic jewellery and a watch.



• A Skirt and Blouse

Another soft option is to find one of your favourite skirts and pair it with a light, understated blouse. When it comes to skirts for women that are appropriate for work, you want it to rise just above the knee and no higher than half of your calf. Otherwise, you look inappropriate and send all of the wrong impressions to your fellow co-workers. Moreover, the blouse shouldn't be too low, nor should the neck be too high. It should show off your neck and the top of your chest while only exposing just enough cleavage to entice, but not distract.



• Shoes

When it comes to ladies fashion, shoes often make or break the entire outfit. When it comes to dressing for work, a simple pair of heels works best. Leave your stiletto heels for going out after work, and make sure that nothing is open-toed or leaning towards sandals. Most important of all, make certain that the colour of your shoes won't clash with the rest of your outfit. You can ruin a perfectly good setup with that one pair of truly awful shoes.




These are just a few helpful pointers for all the ladies looking to look their best at the office. When it doubt, err on the side of conservative and try not to show off too much. You can save that for the after-work drinks at the pub.



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