It’s said that women in dress are happier. I don’t know if this is true. But it’s a fact that nowadays the relationship between the woman and the dress are somehow ambivalent.
During the busy day when you in the same time have to be a working woman, a mother, a partner, a housewife and only God knows what more, the dress is not so romantic as it was in the past. Now it is a symbol of the female power and it should be more comfortable, practical and stylish.
During the summer the dress is the perfect choice when you want to feel confident and comfortable. In the dresses’season I want to talk about their role in the warderobe and in the life of a working woman.
The clothes’ language
Clothes have their own language and while in many companies the dresscode no longer means a uniform, in some spheres it is still important what we communicate with our dressing style. And most of the constraints are mostly regarding the women. In the business environment inadequately selected clothes can cause a whole disaster.
On the other hand a properly selected dress is a practical and feminine option for every working woman. At the office you want to be not just beautiful but also adequate to the environment, because that gives you self-esteem.
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Dress at the office
The dress is a symbol of female power and a weapon in the working woman’s wardrobe, because when properly chosen and worn with self-confidence, it is the key to the balance between beautiful vision and professionalism. There is nothing more impressive than the combination of a beautiful, intelligent and capable woman in stylish clothing. The working woman’s vision should emphasize her beauty but in the same time make her look respectful and trustful.
Here are some more requirements that the dress needs to meet in order to fit properly in the office environment.
She must be hiding enough
Leave the deep slits and necklines for the beach bar and choose a more conservative model for the office. Suitable necklines are oval, boat and collar. Do not forget to put stockingс or pantyhose, bare feet are not a good idea.
It’s simple
No matter how beautiful bright and colorful dresses you have in your wardrobe and love to dress dramatic, choose a simple model for the office. Sequins, flowers and abstract stains – all these are too artistic for tough business environment and bring a sense of unprofessionalism. However, prints and accents are not excluded, they just have to be smaller and delicate on a classic, basic color.
The exact length
The length of the dress is directly related to the occasion. The little black dress is suitable for going out in the evening, and the long one is perfect for the beach. Neither is a good option for the office. The length of the office dress is slightly above the knee or just below it.
It’s comfortable
When choosing an office dress, think about the dynamic of your work. What does it involve? Walking in meetings or sitting behind the computer, maybe attending conferences and getting up and sitting? That’s why the length and fabric of the dress are so important. Select it so that you do not feel embarrassed when it’s too high when you’re sitting or the fabric sticks and collapses a lot or it is so light that it can easily fly and cause a bad situation. Leave in your wardrobe at home anything that can distract you from your deeds or cause you discomfort.
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When choosing a dress for the office, look for fabrics that are easy to maintain, stay well, do not crawl or crackle. In this regard summer is a real challenge! For warm days in the office I recommend mixed natural with artificial fabrics that do not induce unpleasant sweating.
No matter how many restrictions the office environment requires, do not stop being yourself and express yourself with your clothes. Just do it in a delicate and enigmatic way. Still avoiding inappropriate dresses is not about dressing old fashioned and boring. Be confident and let your favorite dress be a symbol of your female power.
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