Like a Boss! The perfect business outfit
Suit, tie, or formal two-piece? Modern business fashion can be so much more. What fabrics, colours, and silhouettes will you mix and match to show off your trend-savvy power while still looking professional? Here are our tips for a strong business look.
Do you speak business style?
The business world has many dress codes, and it's not always easy to strike the right note. The popular business casual look, for example, has many nuances. If the dress code is Casual, you should still leave your jeans in the wardrobe. Plain-coloured chinos, a smart top that covers your arms, and trainers are perfect. Smart Casual usually means a shirt, trousers and a blazer for men, while women can opt for a blouse with a skirt or smart trousers. Business Casual calls for suits or trouser suits, but you can skip the tie or overly traditional 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 boundaries 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 fitted 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 trainers are now just as business-appropriate as pumps and oxfords. But the office isn't a catwalk: business trainers should have a slim design, be a single colour and have the flattest sole possible.
It's all about the power details!
There's a clear business trend for women right now: an oversized blazer paired with smart trousers and sneakers. This expertly oversized look is especially elegant in classic business colours, from camel to black, but with a much more relaxed fit. The waistband is moving up from the hips to the waist, and a high-quality basic T-shirt can replace a traditional blouse. Rolled-up sleeves and cuffs give a cool, casual yet professional vibe. Alternatively, you can draw the focus upwards by choosing close-fitting suit jackets or blazers with extra-defined shoulders. Clean lines and high-quality fabrics are a must here. Heels or smart lace-ups will underline the seriousness of your fashion statement. You can skip most of the accessories – your power suit is the star of the show.
