| Dressing for work can be challenging. Either you | | | | Dresses |
| find yourself wearing the same skirt or trouser | | | | You could wear a smart dress instead of a skirt |
| suit every day or you struggle to choose | | | | and top and team it with a jacket. |
| appropriate clothing each morning. Depending on | | | | Coat |
| your line of work, the formal dress code will vary | | | | You will need a smart overcoat and/or raincoat |
| but once you have established a basic "work | | | | that will fit over your suit. This should be in one of |
| wardrobe", mornings will be stress free and you | | | | your neutrals so it tones with everything you |
| will confident that you always look appropriately | | | | wear. Again black is not always the most |
| dressed and well groomed. | | | | flattering colour. |
| The Basics | | | | Shoes |
| You will need four suits or skirt/jacket, trouser | | | | You will need two or three pairs of heeled shoes |
| jacket combinations. For these items choose | | | | that match your suits and are not too high. These |
| neutral colours that really flatter your colouring. | | | | need to be kept clean and polished and should be |
| Black is a "safe" option but doesn't suit | | | | replaced as soon as they start to look worn. |
| everybody, so try to find an alternative; navy, | | | | Remember to have matching hosiery and never |
| brown or pewter. | | | | wear a suit with bare legs, even in the summer. |
| Tops | | | | Bags |
| You will need six to eight different tops. Buy a | | | | It is optimal to have two good quality handbags in |
| variety of colours and styles. If you choose only | | | | neutral colours that coordinate with your clothes. |
| white blouses you will look as though you wear a | | | | If you need to carry lots of documents and a |
| uniform. Buttoned shirts or blouses sometimes | | | | laptop, a small wheeled suitcase will look smarter |
| gape on large busted women so jersey tops are | | | | and be better for your back and shoulders. |
| a better option. If you have chosen colours that | | | | Finishing Touches |
| suit you, they will all coordinate with the suits, | | | | Wear some make-up. It completes the look and is |
| jackets, trousers and skirts you have in your | | | | expected in business. Ensure that your jewellery is |
| best neutral colours. Avoid revealing tops; | | | | discreet and coordinating; hair must be tidy and |
| cleavage is not appropriate in formal or business | | | | well cut. Hands clean and nails cared for but not |
| settings. | | | | too long. |