When it comes to office outfits and dressing appropriately for work, it can become such a chore and hard to find inspiration everyday. Whilst I often find myself in this same predicament, I have learnt that investing in the basics and sticking to key essentials can in fact be the easiest and most stylish way to build your outfits.
Taking ideas from Pinterest and Instagram, I think the most chic and timeless work trends are those which are kept super simple. You just can’t go wrong with good fitting jeans paired with a crisp white shirt and elegant nude heels.
One of my favourite bloggers Andy Csinger is the perfect example of how to achieve this effortless yet chic style. By adding a pop of colour with accessories or throwing an oversized trench coat on top of a tee, the most basic of outfits are transformed for the office or even grabbing a cocktail after work.
A note to take from this method of dressing is paying close attention to the fit of your garments. A little mini skirt with an oversized blazer or baggy shirt with skinny jeans; these are just some of the ways Andy uses tailoring to add a hint of masculinity to otherwise very feminine silhouettes.
Little details such as gold jewellery or a tie up back are another way of achieving class and style with just an everyday outfit. Sticking to a tonal colour palette also keeps looks clean and elegant, and of course an all black ensemble is always a killer statement. So keeping in mind that less is more, invest in the timeless pieces and shape your look from there using the basics as your blank canvas.
Dani Aneka 