How many times have you looked into your wardrobe each morning, and thought that you have nothing to wear to the office today. Yeah, us too.
Plus, now that most of us are back to our routine of five-day weeks spent in the office, the constant need to find new outfits feels even more amplified. Gone are the days where you could get away with repeating the same blouse and skirt each week, since your team only meets in person once a week and the rest of the days are spent working in the comforts of your home and yoga wear.
Truth is, if you’re like us, then you’d have a whole wardrobe of great options. What you’re low on is ideas, and that’s where these stylish celebs are here to help. We’ve gone ahead and done some groundwork by rounding up some of our fave celeb looks that could translate into your next corporate ‘fit as well. From the must-have colour to new (and daring) proportions, here’s how you can inject your workwear with some freshness.
We love a good clash of textures. When done right, it’s a visual feast for the eyes. Take a style cue from Chantalle Ng, who mixes two different knitted textures together for a contemporary preppy look. The key to making it work is to stick to similar hues – as demonstrated in her blending of honeydew orange and wheat – so that there’s cohesion.
Conquering the urban jungle requires the right threads, and we love Rebecca Lim’s sky-high look for that. Like her, layer utilitarian pieces – like a cargo jacket or even a khaki corset – over a crisp white shirt for a fashionable finish.
Alternatively, another way to work a white shirt is to pair it with a bright pop of colour like Carrie Wong’s lipstick red blazer. She carries the colour through with her red pumps, and these instantly elevate the jeans-shirt combo.
There’s something immensely cool about oversized tailoring right now, and Jeanette Aw makes a strong case of it in her roomy blazer and louche trousers.
Thanks to Miu Miu’s viral mini skirt, there’s never been a bigger want for hiked-up hemlines than now. Thinking of wearing it to the office? Do as Ya Hui does and balance it with longer sleeves on top.
For those mornings when you missed the alarm and woke up way too late, throw on a jumpsuit with heels for the workplace. A denim boilersuit – like this one worn by Bonnie Loo – also gives you mileage for the weekend.
It’s so tempting to play it safe, especially when it comes to the office. Eschew the safe route and mix up different pieces for an unexpected effect. Not sure where to start? Follow Jasmine Sim’s lead by pairing a super-sweet puff-sleeved floral dress with tough girl boots.
Hey, if your husband has great style, it doesn’t hurt to go shopping in his closet too. Who knows, you might find a three-piece suit like Denise Camillia’s Tibi ‘fit to accompany you to the boardroom.
Even if you’re swinging for basic separates – such as a tee and a pair of knitted trousers – picking them out in matching colours can give you that workwear drama that you’re looking for. Bonus points if the monochrome outfit you’re sporting is in a searing colour, like Xixi Lim’s fuchsia look here.
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