It is always easy to go for dark colours or plain shirts and black skirts that look boring and yes, formal. But most times, we don't want to just blend in, or look like any other man in our work environment. Why? Because working or not, you don't want to stop looking like a lady.
I was looking for outfits for a friend who is a size 18 when I realised that, a lot of the times, the looks that work for bigger sizes as well as the smaller sizes are the safest ones for a work environment for everyone.
You don't want to spend a fortune on the basics, but yes why not invest in a couple of good bags that will always upgrade the whole outfit.
This look for instance, it's very chic and correct. Mid-skirt in a soft colour but very forgiving material. Thin black jumper, because black it's always slimming and most flattering, some low black heels and black bag and off you go. Extravagant? Not to the slightest, but you will still turn heads as you pass by with this stylish look.
Zara it's a great place to find basic tops.
I wouldn't look at the look above and think, "wow, what a fashionista". But I will definitely appreciate the good taste and balance of very formal suit, with the nice and chic bag and feminine shoes and shirt. It is all about a good balance!
The type above would be THE typical, if it wasn't for the bag! As I said, pay attention to the accessories, you are working, fair enough, don't go crazy with a fucsia shirt or neon yellow skirt! so why don't give it a differentiating touch with an AMAZING baby pink balenciaga? For the bigger sizes, it is always a good idea to keep the trousers or skirts in darker colours and the light colours at the top.
Simple and MUST HAVE dress. This is not an every day thing. This is the kind of outfit that you wear to show confidence in yourself and your work. Why? Because you are wearing colour to work, a feminine dress and a beautiful bag... Monsoon is definitely a good website to browse for bigger sizes, they have great hour glass accentuating dresses and not so fitted shirts in fun and fresh patterns to brighten up a little the boring office looks...
Are you allowed to wear something smart-casual to work? If you are then this dress is something you really want to consider! Either with black tights and black simple heels to dress it up a little or knee high boots in the winter if you want to look more casual... Super easy to wear and always a safe bet!
Now hello Mrs. You got style. Chic, correct, elegant, super classy... This Asos skirt I believe it's a killer. Fourty pounds of timeless skirt to your wardrobe... Worth it? I think so! And the bag, 75 pounds for a real leather bag, you would be surprised of how many fancy brands sell much more expensive bags for much more crappier qualities... This is probably one of my favourite looks.
For the most daring ones. This is not a simple or easy look. This is not a "I don't want to be noticed look". This is a girlie outfit, and fresh, and the skirt is eye catching... But somehow it works. It is another outfit that shows confidence and it is elegant... God if we could all afford that stunning Chanel... Tres chic! That they say in Paris...
And last but not least, everyday essential smart and easy to wear dresses.
Have a wonderful, productive week at work everyone...
