A dress for work should have a balanced cut, colors and style. We should follow the rules, especially if we are bound by the company dress code.
Simply put, dress code is a set of rules for dressing in different circumstances. Other rules apply to us at work, others at family celebrations, and yet others on vacation. Appropriate styling for work can be difficult. We suggest which dresses are suitable for this occasion.
If we are bound by the business formal dress code at the company, the dress to work must be formal. Extravagances in clothing and the ability to express yourself must be left for the time off from work duties. Such a dress should have balanced colors: gray, black, deep greens and shades of blue. Beige, white and powder shades of other colors will also work.
The dress should reach past your knee or end just before it. Miniskirts are out of the question. Deep necklines and other cut-outs should also be avoided. The dress should have sleeves. Even summer models must have sleeves that cover the shoulders. As for the cut, straight, pencil and classic models of dresses are ideal.
Textures and fabrics are also important in a formal dress code. Materials should be well-balanced, sparingly decorated and matte. Large patterns, rich ornamentation and glitter are not recommended. It is best to choose simple, classic dresses and diversify them with a jacket, scarf and jewelry.
Smart casual dress code is a combination of elegant with sporty and slightly more casual style. Such dress code does not force on us rigid rules. Dress for work in this style can be more daring or combined in a casual way with your favorite accessories.
The smart casual dress can be a slinky, trapeze dress, long boho dress or knee-length fitted black dress. Pair it with ballet shoes or low-heeled shoes. In casual style, we can even afford sneakers or baggers.
Less importance is also attached to types of material and patterns on fabrics. The dress should be more built-up than the beach version. Not recommended are very short miniskirts, deep necklines and cut-outs exposing the stomach or breasts. However, an opening or slit in the dress on the leg is allowed.
If our employer does not impose a specific dress code on us, the choice of dress for work is virtually unlimited. Let’s remember, however, a few simple rules. Dress for work should be comfortable, allow you to sit and move freely. If at work we sit or have to bend down, the dress will automatically lift up. Its length should be adapted to these situations and not cause embarrassment among clients or co-workers.
Similarly, when it comes to the choice of cuts and materials. The dress should not be see-through, skimpy, or heavily lined. Dress for work should be selected with taste. In a casual style we can allow ourselves to dresses with frills, colorful, floral and geometric patterns. We can also freely choose accessories. It is not necessary to wear heels or give up the decorations.
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