Is it estimated that people will spend roughly one-third of their lives at work. And for many people this means spending one-third of their lives in an office. So, if this is the case, why shouldn’t you try to add a bit of style and flair to your office attire? Fashion is one of the best ways to express yourself. It can boost your confidence and, in doing this, can help you advance your career or increase your work efficiency.

For the longest time people assumed office attire needed to be drab and uniform. Luckily we are moving out of that era and into the era of office chic. Many people still don’t know how to add a bit of style and flair to their office attire. And that is understandable. The fashion industry has, for the longest time, been too focused on everything except office apparel.

If you’re struggling to elevate your office wear. Or simply want to find some creative new ideas to help you stand out in the office then this is the guide for you. We will be giving you some simple ways to make your work apparel as stylish as it can be!

Variety Is The Spice Of Life

Having a routine is important in life. But, if you’re not careful, it can quickly turn into a rut. And this also applies to fashion. The outfits you wear every day have a direct impact on your confidence and overall mood. Which is why having a lot of variety in your office attire is important. If you are just wearing the same thing day in and day out you are likely to lose motivation. And this will reflect in the quality of your work.

Treat yourself to a bit of retail therapy and add a few new items to your collection. Ideally you want to have enough items that you can build a different outfit for every day of the week. If the clothes you buy can be styled with many different items then all the better.

Color Can Elevate

Most people seem to think that bright colors are the enemy of office fashion. But this isn’t the case at all. You just have to be strategic about how you use it. Now obviously you don’t want to be wearing a mismatch of many colors. This will be distracting and off putting. Instead you should use color to complement the many different facets of your outfit.

Reds, purples, blues, and greens are all great color choices for office apparel. Especially the darker shades. Purple and blue work great for shirts, blouses, and ties. Reds and greens are great for ties and smaller accessories. If you are wearing anything with a pattern you should try to avoid overly bright colors.

But color isn’t the be all and end all either. Sometimes a more classic color palette, like charcoal grays, whites, and blacks are just as effective. I love sporting a pair of off-gray trousers with a dark purple button up shirt. Add in a charcoal gray tie and an off-white winter jacket and you have a subtle look that is elegant and refined.

Functional Accessories

There are likely a number of accessories you regularly wear to the office that you don’t even realize can play a huge part in elevating your outfit. Watches, laptop bags, jewelry. People often take for granted just how much these can add.

Let’s look at laptop bags. A stylish outfit can be completely ruined by an ugly laptop bag hanging at your side. Why not opt for a laptop bag that is both functional and stylish? I prefer leather laptop bags as they are robust and pair well with almost any smart-casual look. And they often provide you with more storage space.

A nice watch can really help pull an outfit together. Current fashion trends are leaning more towards smartwatches. There are hundreds of stylish models out there. And the straps can be changed to match your own style. On top of that they are extremely functional and can actually help improve your work efficiency.

Jewelry is a tricky one to get right when it comes to office attire. You don’t want anything too grandiose. But, at the same time, you want to add a bit of flair to your look. A nice pair of earrings are the best way to go about this. Or, if you’re not an earring person, a few rings can add a bit of vibrancy to your look. If you really want to go that extra mile you could get rings with gems fitted that match the color of your outfits.