Spring Fashion Trends for the Workplace
Get Inspired with Ideas for Affordable, Fashionable Business Attire
Feb 16, 2009
Many of the newest trends in workplace fashions can be had for the price of lunch for two. Vintage silk scarves and statement jewelry pieces pump up fashionable business attire. Stockings and tights, when worn with a smart coat, help take workplace fashions to the next level during a business trip. Fashionable business attire doesn’t have to cost a fortune; get ideas for what to buy and when to shop to make business wear pretty at a bargain.
Vintage Silk Scarves Brighten a Wardrobe
Tie one on with a vintage silk scarf to brighten and enlighten a wardrobe during business travel. A sweater set perks up with a neck scarf; a suit is reborn with a shawl. Look for tones that complement a wardrobe, but above all, don’t worry about matching - vintage silk scarves look best when they pop against a neutral wardrobe. Find vintage silk scarves in every size, from shawl to handkerchief, at thrift stores where they’re usually priced under $10.
Making a Statement with Jewelry
A statement piece of jewelry enlivens any outfit packed for a business trip. Look for oversized costume pearls in varying vibrant colors, lengths and sizes to jazz up women’s dressy business clothes. Statement jewelry pieces might also include a cameo brooch strung from a long chain, or an architectural necklace of substantial size. One oversized vintage plastic bracelet in a bright color or a funky vintage men’s watch can make the same old women’s dressy business clothes pop. Statement jewelry pieces are best done in small doses, so wear just one oversized, chunky or brightly colored necklace, a big funky bangle or a vintage watch - don’t wear them all at the same time. Juniors’ apparel retailers at the mall have fun and funky statement jewelry from $4.99.
Stockings and Tights Soften Workplace Fashions
Workplace fashions shine with stockings and tights. Tiny patterns and subdued colors work well with pencil skirts and are appropriate for business travel. Women's dressy business clothes should be subtle; avoid clashing colors, shocking hues and wild patterns. Stockings and tights are seasonal like everything else, so look for winter wools on sale in spring and find prices slashed on lightweight pastels in the fall at department stores everywhere.
Workplace Fashions for Spring
Workplace fashions for spring include smart coats that work well with business wear. A belted trench coat in a calm neutral or a fun fabric makes suits sparkle on business trips. Fashionable business attire comes alive with a timeless vintage wool jacket with a Peter Pan collar, which can double as a suit jacket. A cape is a timeless workplace fashion trend that complements pants suits and coordinates- it’s dramatic, yet comfortable and practical. Switch up fashionable business attire with a wool or cashmere shawl; a striking swath of fabric tossed over the shoulder helps keep cool mornings at bay while looking beautiful. Resale shops have a vast range of over-the-top vintage coats, typically priced at less than $20.
Get more tips for choosing women’s dressy business clothes for the office. And find helpful packing tips for an out of town business trip to make business travel easier and less stressful.
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