Putting the “opt for high quality” aside, “don’t overdo” is a vital unwritten rule that almost all of you are aware of.
Here, we are not going to discuss the basics; however, there are principles in some companies defining the dress code which is a case of Hobson’s choice, but the question is how to spice it up in your way to leverage your style to still look professional in every business meeting or workplace. While this one requires a little more effort and creativity than usual, there are effortless tricks to look stylish yet professional at work.
Looking stylish is not limited to what and how you dress, so pay attention that by emphasizing the word stylish, we always refer to the whole package which is vital at work. It consists of your make-up, hair, hydergine, and finally your clothing fabrics and tidiness.
Let us start from the top:
Make-up
Generally speaking, there is no rule banning you from wearing eye shadow at work, but you should wear clean and light make-up on your face. Since you spend at least 8 hours a day at work, you need to put light cosmetics on your face to let your skin breathe better and avoid looking tired. The other positive is that it helps you look fresh until the evening, and if you need to refresh your make-up, it can easily be cleaned, and then you can reapply the products on your skin. It is a game-changer, whether you are the hardworking busy girl at the office or the hustler going to several meetings during the day to build your empire.
Regarding the freshness, the bolder and darker colors usually have similar drawbacks. It’s the main reason why many women avoid heavy make-up and vibrant colors and opt for beauty products with nude colors instead.
But if you can handle a great light make-up with only one bold lipstick color or a thin line of your favorite eyeliner to add a little touch of yours to your look, that’s not only okay but also a very appropriate way to still maintain your style at work.
Hair
The same counts for the hair. If you prefer to dye your hair in vibrant or bold colors while you work in a corporate environment, “Less Is More” sounds appropriate here! So it’s more convenient to tie your hair or use hair pins, and please avoid big hair unless you have a more natural hair color.
All you need is to keep maintaining the balance, so big pink hair is a no-no, but curly blond hair is a yes.
If your hair color is bold, opt for less patterned and more plain garments with neutral colors or colors of the same pallet as your hair color to make you look more aligned from top to bottom and less distracting in business meetings.
Workwear
I know what you want. A flashy attire? No.
You want people to listen to you at work and not mesmerizingly stare at you. You want to be your authentic self at work as everywhere else. It may sound ironic to many but not to you! since you can handle walking on that very thin borderline.
Concerning all sayings warning you to avoid overdoing when you dress up for work, there are always several ways to style your way.
Whether you have a minimal, masculine, or elegant style, you can always find clothing to style the way you like for work.
First things first- you need to pay attention to your body proportions as well as the finish and the fit of the outfit you wear. The more your attire looks specifically tailored to you, the more it seems naturally elegant, and if it serves both qualities, you will look more professional regardless.
Going with a monochrome style is the next pivotal option that you need to consider. On the other hand, you don’t have to wear only black, white, or navy blue at work. You can freely enjoy your scarlet red blouse if you match it with the right complementary colors.
The point is not about the range of colors you should wear, but more about how you wear these colors together at work.
Too many colors and contrast probably make you look less professional. No one wants to be that clown distracting all with a bold yellow top and patterned orange-red bottoms.
The Most Hidden Touch: Scent
Not everything you need to look professional is visible. Everyone knows that a pleasant odor evokes good feelings and makes you look like a more positive person. Wearing a long-lasting perfume during work days helps you stay fresh in the first place. It also makes you look more like a put-together and trusting person since a good appearance at work immediately shows how confident you are and how you care about being prepared for your position.
Since there are different ranges of perfumes and you are free to find and wear your favorite one, you should be mindful of the notes of the perfume you wear. If you like to wear a perfume with warm notes, it is okay until you pick a light warm and apply it enough not to cause others a headache.
