The modern woman needs to know how to dress for work and for play, just as much as she needs to know how to be independent and driven. Master the art of office-to-bar fashion and your work to life balance will never be off-kilter. Use these 10 tips to master the business casual look, impressing your boss and your friends. All it takes is the perfect blazer!
Cord is a deceivingly versatile look. The undeniable vintage charm is maintained in all colours – even mustard looks cool. Wear your slim black work trousers in the office, then swap for a cool patterned skirt, adding an essential edge for the bar. This effortless combo is only enhanced by your sleek black working heels. Nailed it. This is one of the best business casual looks!
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Tweed is a very persistent look. It look doesn’t suit every girl out there, so attempt with caution! Tweed is very formal, so go crazy on your blazer cut – you want to avoid that Granny look. Opt for a cropped blazer to sit just above the hips of your high-waisted work trousers, and instead of the tweed looking regal, it will look stylish and purposeful. The ideal combo for after work drinks.
The cropped blazer is a recent phenomenon. For the office, pair your short blazer with long flowing trousers to balance out the crispness of your torso. Slip on a pair of higher heels before heading to the bar, and you’ll be the epitome of an established, on-trend woman. You won’t have to pay for a single drink tonight, because men will be flocking towards your strength and charm!
Silk has an amazing flow to it – hanging effortlessly off the shoulder, dangling past all the lumps and bumps, making you look refined and classy. Wear with a peplum skirt and high buttoned white shirt for an acceptable daytime look, then pump up the sexy for nighttime by leaving that frigid shirt of yours in the office and slipping on a lace bodysuit instead.
The woman in velvet has a lot to say. She is bold and has an affinity for reworked vintage. Make your velvety choice acceptable for the office by offsetting with generic materials of shirts and tailored trousers – the compliments will be rolling in. Please remember to stick a pair of light-wash straight jeans in your purse before leaving the house though, because they’re what will transport you from office-style wannabe, to the most effortlessly cool gal at the bar.
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The long-line blazer looks amazing with structured skirts. Try to buy your long-line as a co-ord to avoid looking middle-of-the-road. Co-ord blazers are the ultimate fashion staple right now for both office and bar because of their versatility in accessorising. A simple change from business heels, to trendy trainers will transport your look from business mogul, to the on-trend youthful goddess you truly are.
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The Waterfall blazer is the perfect piece to show off your individuality, and flare for styling. This piece is difficult to work with, due to its lack of tailoring. However, you can master the flowing princess look if you keep the rest of your outfit tight and shape-fitting. A pair of super dark black jeans and ankle boots will give you a comfortable aesthetic that is easily transferrable from office to bar.
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When it comes to patterns, the bolder the better! Using colour in your office look is the perfect way to let your personality shine through your professionalism. Using colour also allows for flawless office-to-bar quick changes. A simple tea dress at work will look appropriately twee, but in the bar will make you seem full of life and bubbly. You’re friends are proud to call you theirs!
Be bold, and work those gaudy golden buttons and cuff-links. Large lapels and shoulder pads can be difficult to manage, but if styled correctly your look will be bold, stylish, and timeless in the sailor. Stick to a simple black tee and plain jeans, in both office and bar, to let the boldness of your sailor blazer do the talking. Untie your hair and carry yourself as if you’re walking on gold, because you sure as hell look like a winner.
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Here we go! The blazer dress is the perfect balance of sexy and classy. Who thought that was possible? Wear your dress with a shirt underneath, and a pair of kitten heels in the office (that’s the classy part). When 6pm hits, take off that shirt and leave those kitten heels in your locker. Stick a pair of killer heels on your feet, and use boob tape to stick your dress to your now shirtless body. We might be out of the office, but we don’t want to reveal everything! This is thee perfect example of a malleable office-to-bar look. This is one of our favorite business casual looks!
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