Office Dress Code
“SOS Sense of Style” is your insider’s guide to fashion: this month get inspiration for being on trend in the office. What’s the best investment for your wardrobe? Now’s the time to find out.
Women’s and men’s suits still reign supreme in the office, and many designers have made them a cornerstone of their collections.
One of the Fall-Winter trends in coats and jackets is a reinterpretation of the classic trench, such as Costume National’s satin coat for men with a belted waist like a raincoat. In the women’s department, Moschino softens the military style of a double-breasted coat with flared sleeves, adding a dose of chic to basic black.
Emporio Armani’s single-breasted gray pinstripe suit with a slight sheen is the perfect look for a business man who wants to get noticed but not too much. Lighten things up in the boardroom by pairing it with a thin tie by Costume National and a Dsquared2 white shirt with spread collar and long points. Coco Chanel was the pioneer in creating a stylish uniform for women: working girl yes, but with loads of class.
Today, women’s suits have a more contemporary silhouette with fitted masculine jackets, like those designed by Jil Sander. Show you’re a risk taker and wear it with a fashion forward alternative to the full suit, D&G’s little black dress: the solution to every problem, it does double duty after work, it’s super feminine and the blue chip of working woman must haves. The right accessories show attention to detail, so add a color note with a beautiful Pucci silk scarf or sparkle with a Marni jewel embellished scarf. Be innovative and replace the computer bag or traditional briefcase with a practical cross body bag with a detachable shoulder strap like the one designed by Bally. Skip through traffic with Valentino’s sophisticated patent leather ballerina flats and trade them for a pair of heels stowed in a maxi bag just before entering the office. Add the finishing touch with document holders and leather organizers for him and for her by Jil Sander. With the latest item from the German maison, a practical yet sophisticated garment bag, you’ll look impeccable whether travelling or in a meeting.
Still unsure about what to invest in?
Check out the perfect office looks for him and for her selected by our stylists on yoox.com.
CASUAL FRIDAY
No workwear wardrobe is complete without a few options for “Casual Friday” when office dress code permits v-neck sweaters, cardigans, jeans, low heels, sporty capes, sneakers and t-shirts. All you need for transitioning from the work week to the weekend. Check out items for every budget, from Diesel to Brunello Cuccinelli Cashmere, from See by Chloe to 7 For All Mankind.
