
A power packed colour palette
In terms of the colour palette, navy blue is a perfect place to start. This colour tends to evoke power and is an understated technique to ensure that your colleagues take you seriously. Be it a pair of well-fitting navy trousers, a navy button down shirt or a navy shift dress – the colour can be incorporated in different ways. Pair your navy selection with a string of off-white pearls to finish up an elegantly, sophisticated ensemble.
Back to basics
As you start putting together your work wear wardrobe, begin with the essentials. A pair of black or navy blue trousers, a black blazer, a few plain blouses and a pair of comfortable black pumps are all great investments to begin with.
Work wear faux pas
Especially applicable to women dressing for the corporate world, it is important to make sure that your selection is flattering but not very suggestive. In order to avoid attracting unwanted attention and roving eyeballs, it is always better to not pick something that is too tight, too short or something that has a low neckline. One of the key pointers for power dressing involves striking the right chord and picking a flattering silhouette as opposed to an evocative silhouette.
Finally, it is imperative to ensure that you keep your outfit selections simple and understated as you start your corporate career. A wardrobe that has an unprecedented amount of bling and shine can often times rub your colleagues the wrong way. It is always advisable to work towards an elegant, sophisticated and demure amalgamation. Most importantly, you need to believe that you look your best to allow your confidence to shine through as you pave your way to becoming the queen of the corporate jungle.
Written by Sanaa Jhurani on 23rd Mar 2014