3 Easy Outfits For The Office This Summer
Keeping cool in your summer workwear often means working with fewer articles of clothing in your outfit.
You might need to ditch your jacket or cardigan, which means your office look can suffer, becoming boring or stale.
But fear not! Playing with color, style, and bold details can save your personal style this summer and allow you to create eye-catching looks you'll love for the office.
Here are three ways to make your office outfit pop during the heat ahead:
POP ONE COLOR OFF ANOTHER.
To do this, look at the characteristics of one color and match it to a similar type of color. For example, this coral red is bright and clear, so I paired it with bright and clear turquoise accents. They both balance and enhance each other.
Photography by Natalie Beurskens
GO BOLD WITH SHOES!
Don't be afraid to invest in a colorful and eccentric pair of shoes this summer. Approach them the same way you would jewelry, and partner the bold color to your clothing.
EXPRESS YOURSELF!
Don't be afraid to pronounce your personality in your workwear. It's an easy way for people at the office to get to know more about your unique and outgoing self. As long as you're within the dress code, you can run with the color and style of your look.
PLAY WITH PATTERN!
It's a common misconception that two patterns are always too much in an outfit. In actuality, two patterns can enhance each other and your outfit. To make sure you're mixing properly, stick to circular patterns or straight lines in both patterns. Below you can see the arrows in my belt pop the arrows in my dress making the look more put together and polished.
CELEBRATE YOUR CURVES.
Your body is beautiful, so don't be afraid to show it off. Highlight your waist with a neutral or statement belt. This touch won't add a lot of weight to your summer look, but it will add lots of personal style.
HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEUTRALS.
Neutrals often get a bad rap for being boring, but on the contrary, they can be tons of fun any time of year! The key to making them as bold as colors is how you pair them. Try an unexpected combination like black and brown or navy and black. The combination will make your look more exciting and unexpected.
*Note: If your office is traditional business casual, add a blazer to cover your arms and complete the look.
PLAY WITH SUBTLE AND STRONG DETAILS.
Most of your office outfits should balance power and approachability. To do this, pop a light piece off your neutral darks. The light (blush in my case) will give any look a friendly touch, while the dark supports your serious business side.
NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT THEM.
Accessories, of course! These bad boys will show off the fact that you're detail-oriented, so never forget them. Link your jewelry to any part of your outfit by matching its color to the clothing item. For example, my blush duster is light and soft, so I chose a light and soft heather grey tassel to play into the color.
GO DIY WITH YOUR LOOK!
I'm going to let you in on a little secret...this duster actually started it's life as a dress! And you can do the exact same thing! Get creative not only by how you pair, but how you re-purpose items in your closet. Open up a button-down dress and make it into a light-weight jacket to finish a simple summer look.
Enjoyed this article? Leave a comment below and tell us how you love to mix up your outfit for summer.
Lots of love and joy!
Raquel
