Outfit: properly dressed to the office

Especially in a new work environment, it is often difficult to adapt to the clothing style of colleagues and superiors. Nevertheless, it is important to appear appropriately dressed and not to fall too much out of the grid with your outfits. That's why we've put together some tips for everyday professional fashion in the office for you.

Convincing outfit thanks to professionalism

In addition to impeccable content, punctuality and a confident appearance, the appearance should also be right. After all, external factors - such as the style of clothing and a well-groomed hairstyle - also have an impact on the overall image and convey a certain professionalism. Especially in business appointments, in meetings or in appointments with potential customers, the appearance should therefore also match the content presented and convey the same aplomb. Self-confidence, interaction and a healthy self-assessment are also important in order to maintain a professional image. With these three additional tips, the appearance will succeed:

• Fit: buy clothes in the right size.
• Cleanliness: Ironed, washed and without stains, holes or tears.
• Restraint: muted colors are better than colorful, garish patterns.

Follow the dress code of the company

Nevertheless, one thing applies above all: Observe and adapt! It's best to look at your colleagues at the beginning and pay attention to their clothing style. In this way, you can quickly and easily determine which dress code applies and is appropriate in the company. Especially in traditional companies, a suit and tie or a suit or pantsuit are often still the order of the day. In other offices, on the other hand, the smart casual or casual look may be more the norm.

Dos and don'ts when choosing clothes

Often it is not so easy to know whether an outfit is appropriate for the office or whether it will cause unpleasant looks. So it is all the more important to take into account some basic rules that will save you from these embarrassments. At a glance:

Thu:

• Blouses and shirts: Are classic office all-rounders and never a mistake. Unless the rest of your colleagues prefer to wear T-shirts or simple sweaters. Then you should adapt to this style.
• Chino, jeans and slacks: Simple, plain pants are also a great option for the office look and are easy to pair with a blouse, shirt, sweater or tunic.
• Colorful tunics and loose dresses: Are not only comfortable, but also great to combine in winter. With tights and a chic blazer the ideal office outfit.
• Leather lace-ups, loafers and moccasins: When it comes to footwear, there are also some classics that are not only comfortable, but also well suited for everyday office wear.
• Blazer and jacket: Especially for those who have business appointments in between, a blazer or jacket is well advised and top dressed.
• Accessories: A pretty necklace, a pair of chic glasses or a few simple cufflinks are often enough to enhance the outfit and set subtle accents.

Don't

• Too much naked skin: Either opt for a skirt and show leg or wear a blouse with a neckline. Both are definitely too much for the office.
• Ripped jeans: In most offices, used-look jeans are not considered appropriate. It's best to go for simple jeans without rips and holes.
• High heels or over the knee boots: Women in particular often tend to wear high heels to the office. But beware: better (and more comfortable) are shoes with only a few centimeters heel.
• Animal Print: Attention also applies to leopard looks. These often look cheap and not very professional.
• Too much perfume: Nothing is more unpleasant than a colleague who is too strongly perfumed.
• Unkempt appearance: Three-day beard or clothes that smell of sweat can attract negative attention. Freshly washed laundry should therefore be a matter of course.
• Sneakers: Wearing sports shoes to the office probably doesn't go down too well. Unless the casual look is commonplace in the office. Then you should only pay attention to clean sneakers.

The inspiration for this post comes from the international fashion company Ulla Popkenwhich specializes in plus size women's fashion. Especially in the area of business fashion you will find numerous outfit ideas and inspirations for varied office looks.