Formal Wear Tips for Women

In the corporate world, each firm imposes their own formal dress code and it is usually a challenge for women to put up an everyday formal wear without being stressed and exerting too much effort. When you are in the corporate world, it is important that you know how to mix and match tops and bottoms so that you don’t end up buying new pieces of clothing every week. Anyone can be fashionable enough in their formal wear once you know and you are aware of the basic tips that you should follow to pull off any formal wear in style.

  • Choose and wear formal pieces and clothing that fit you. It shouldn’t be not too tight and not too loose. In wearing a skirt, it is suggested that you choose straight styles like pencil skirts. It should perfectly fit you and at the same time, it is free of panty lines. Make sure that the skirt is not too short so that you can see comfortably and look more professional.
  • If the company where you work is not that conservative and not particular with a fashionable get up, you can add a twist to the usual neutral colored formal wear. You can add bright pieces like tops and accessories or even wear prints so that you get to see new splash of colors form time to time. For example, you can take the Seas Pink Colored Lenora Shirt from Thomas Pink. It is not the usual color seen in the corporate world, but with the right clothing pairs, it will be a very useful additional piece in your working wardrobe.

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Thomas Pink Lenora Shirt

  • Always wear minimal jewelry! Overwhelming pieces of bangles and large jewelries should be avoided as much as possible. You can limit your accessories into a wristwatch, earrings and a single bracelet. You can stick to gold or silver jewelries so that they can go well with any colors and textures that you want to use.
  • Mix and match colors, textures and prints as long as you follow this basic clothing pieces in a formal wear: a shirt or blouse, jacket, skirt and pumps. It is up to you what kind of styles and vibes you want to achieve as long as you follow the basic requirements. Take for example, the Honey Shirt from Thomas Pink. This top can be worn in a number of ways, whether tucked in our out. It also comes in many different colors to style. The seasonal neutral Honey Shirt is paired with a black skirt- this can be a good corporate attire already.

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Thomas Pink Honey Shirt

  • Use structured bags to pair with your formal wear. There are many structured bags fit for corporate jobs and very functional as well. Avoid having drooping bags because it looks casual and unprofessional.
  • Be well- groomed. Make sure that your nails are cleaned, shoes polished and beautifully styled hair. No matter how good your outfit is but if you are not groomed enough, you will only waste the effort. You should set a balance between being stylish and looking or feeling good about yourself.