Build Your Professional Capsule Wardrobe
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Whether you’re new to your field and building out a professional wardrobe for the first time or updating your existing wardrobe our selection of versatile women's workwear and office ready clothing will have you stepping into the boardroom in confidence.
Quick tips for building a professional wardrobe
- Base your look around three pieces by adding a jacket, cardigan, or scarf to your top and bottom.
- Wrinkled clothing can look unprofessional, steaming or ironing will keep you looking put together
- A good fit makes us look and feel our best - get yours clothes tailored if you’re in between sizes
- Look for classic and timeless styles so you’re investing in a wardrobe that can last you years.
Types of Business Dress
When it comes to selecting the different pieces of your wardrobe you can look to your dress code for inspiration and guidance. There are three main types of business dress:
- Business professional
- Business casual
- Business formal
How to dress business professional
Business professional is the style we think of when we think of the outfits we see in banking, finance, government, or law. Women will want to look at two piece suits with a matching blazer and pants or skirt. Colour can be added with a blouse while suit pieces should be in neutral colours.
How to dress business casual
Business casual looks very similar to business professional in the style and cut but you can have more fun with colour or swap out the blazer for a cardigan. It’s still a form of business dress so you will want to ensure you’re wearing those classic business silhouettes. In a business casual wardrobe women can have more fun with prints and colours to show off their style and personality.
When it comes to denim in the workplace you will first want to check that it’s allowed, as some places will only allow jeans on Fridays. When buying denim for the office you want a dark wash without any rips and tears.
How to dress business formal
When women are building out a professional wardrobe it’s important to have at least one business formal combination. Business formal dress lands between black tie and business professional and is something you would expect for award celebrations or other special events.. Your colour palette for dresses or suit pieces should be dark neutrals such as black, navy or dark brown. While an evening dress can often be worn to a business formal event, it ‘s good to have a nice dark two-piece suit with a skirt in your wardrobe.