Like a Boss! The perfect business outfit
Suit, tie, skirt suit? Modern business wear has so much more to offer. Which fabrics, colours, and silhouettes will you mix and match today to show off your trendy, powerful side while still looking professional? Here are our tips for a strong business look.
Mastering the business dress code?
The business world has many dress codes, and it's not always easy to get it right. The popular business casual look, for example, has many subtleties: if the dress code is Casual, you should still leave your jeans in the wardrobe. Plain chinos, a smart top with covered arms and trainers are perfect. Smart Casual usually means a shirt, trousers and a blazer for men, while women can wear a blouse with a skirt or trousers. Business Casual calls for suits, skirt suits or trouser suits. However, you can skip the tie or overly classic colours.
Equal style for all – even in your business outfit!
Unless you work in a bank or an embassy, you can be quite flexible with the rules of business fashion – even breaking classic stereotypes. Women's business outfits are borrowing silhouettes and styles from men's fashion. Men are daring to wear more tailored cuts. And absolutely everyone is in the mood for some colour. A business outfit in red, emerald, or sky blue? Go for it! It's no secret that sneakers are now just as business-appropriate as pumps and oxfords. But the office isn't a catwalk: business sneakers should have a slim design, be one solid colour, and have the straightest sole possible.
It's all about the power details!
There's a clear business trend, especially for the ladies: oversized blazers with smart trousers and trainers. The expertly oversized look is particularly elegant in classic business colours from camel to black, but with a much more relaxed fit. The waistband is moving from the hips towards the waist, and instead of a blouse, you can opt for a high-quality basic T-shirt. Rolled-up sleeves and trouser legs create a look that's cool and casual, yet still professional. Alternatively, you can shift the focus upwards and choose close-fitting jackets or blazers with extra-prominent shoulders. Clean lines and fine fabrics are a must here. Heeled shoes or smart lace-ups will underline your serious fashion statement. You can skip the extra accessories – your power suit is the star of the show.
