6 stylish corporate outfits you can slay to work

As a 9 to 5 babe moving from meetings to meetings, finalizing projects, and working between deadlines, you want to feel confident and ready to bring your A-game. It is important to wear something that makes you feel powerful and certain. 

Time to shred the boring and monotonous outfits you wear to the office and replace them with smart, beautiful, and stylish outfits.

Wearing clothes that fit your body type and size makes you feel confident in the workplace. You do not want to wear clothes that are too tight or too loose. You want to wear clothes that fit well. As a minimalist, shopping for a wardrobe item is done based on the cost of clothing per wear. This is so important for office wear. You do not want to spend money on five different outfits every week. Instead, you want to buy outfits you can style differently to work. 

Most times, I plan my outfits for work in my head before wearing them. I combine clothing items and work around things I already have. Of course, this is after looking through several pictures and getting style inspiration from magazines and fashion stylists. As you read further, you will discover the 6 best corporate outfit ideas to take you through the week.

Monochromatic Outfits

In recent times, we find more people experimenting with monochromes. All shades of black, All shades of burgundy, All shades of brown and other colours depending on their preferences. Monochromatic dressing is wearing a different texture and sometimes shades of one colour. The amazing thing about monochromatic outfits is that it looks good on every body type, size and skin tone. 

A little exercise for you will be to look through your wardrobe and pull out all items you have in the same colour. Separate your outfits according to colours. Start experimenting with those pieces and see what looks good together. You might want to start with warmer tones just so you get comfortable with them. 

Play with Pleats

Pleats are not only worn to church or prayer gatherings. In fact, You can rock that pleated skirt to work. A pleated skirt can be tricky, which is why it is essential to choose the right length and pleats. For a petite lady, a shirt or midi-length pleat is advisable. However, a tall or thick lady can opt for a midi or longer-length pleated skirt. Also, the pleats should be taken into consideration, a full pleat sits well on a slender structure. 

Style your pleated skirt with a camisole and a structured blazer. It can also be styled with a shirt or a chiffon top. 

Wear Checks Like a Cool Girl

There are so many ideas about checks. They can come as co-ords, gowns, shirts, blazers and trousers. Checks are easy-to-wear outfits which is why you should consider getting them. A sleeveless check dress can be styled with a plain top or shirt. Checks tend to go with a variety of outfits. For example, your checked blazer can go with your slip skirt, denim skirt, or plain dress. 

Blazer with a dress or top and skirt

A blazer is one fashionable item every lady should have. You can add a belt or a brooch to style your blazer differently. Pair your blazer with a shirt, satin top, or camisole and wear an A-line skirt, a pencil skirt, or a pleated skirt. If there is one thing to spend your money on, structured blazers are one. You can use it for a long time because it is a timeless classic.

Midi-length dress and heels

There are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to midi dresses. Always remember that you want an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself. This is the focus while shopping for dresses. Formal dresses should be classy and elegant. Avoid outfits that make you look cheap or slutty. Remember, you are a boss lady!

If you already have dresses in black, blue, brown, white, and ash, I encourage you to begin acquiring dresses in bright and calm colours such as orange, olive green, lavender, purple, and burgundy. 

Pencil Skirt and a beautiful blouse

Looking for a fit that is elegant and smart? Pencil skirts are your go-to. They come in different length and design and can be paired with chiffon tops, satin blouses, printed shirts and tops, and stripes. A white, burgundy or nude-coloured blouse paired with a black pencil skirt is definitely a great choice for business meetings.