5 Tips of Polished Office Style

Everyone has met that person – you know, the one who seems to just wake up with incredible office style.   That level of style seems unobtainable – especially 5 days a week. But, what I have come to realize is that there are a few simple tricks that can make your style go from zero to hero without all the fuss that you’d think comes along with looking so polished.

Now I know I cannot be the only one who hits the snooze button in the morning so many times that there are often only about 20 minutes left to get ready before work. If you’re one of those gals who loves to sleep in then getting down to the simple basics is imperative to chic everyday office style.

5 Tips for Polished Office Style

1.  Plan Ahead 

Making the most of your “free time” aka the night before a busy day is always the best way to minimize stress the next morning.   Pick out all the pieces (clothing, jewelry & shoes ) you plan to wear the next day and set them up in a practical spot to remind your-groggy-morning-self of the outfit you planned out the night before.

2. Hang Your Outfit Together

Setting up your clothes conveniently the night before can only help you for a rushed next morning.  Hang all your clothing & jewelry on one hanger so in the morning you can easily just grab it without needing to search for a particular item. Taking your shoes out of the closet & putting them near the doorway will also help you out in case you’re running late!

3.  Add on Some Jewelry

Nothing polishes off a look quite like jewelry. Whether you’re adding a dainty necklace or some statement earrings, always add on a sparkly piece to complete your perfectly styled everyday look! I personally always pop on a pair of hoops to make myself feel and look more put-together.

4.  Check the Weather

Let’s get honest: You do not want to be caught in a rainstorm in shorts & a tank top! We’ve all done that before and it’s no fun. Checking the weather the day before your busy day is one of the best things to do to prepare and allow yourself to have a practical & stylish look.

5.   Have a Back-Up Outfit (or a simple go-to)

Ever plan an outfit that just does not pan out quite right? Well, I have, and in those cases, I always turn to my “back up”. A backup outfit is one that you can always turn to and know it looks put-together. It may not be the most exciting, and you may be kind of “over” it, but it always works and is comfortable to wear. My backup outfit simply consists of a black cardigan, a black t-shirt, a pair of black slacks, a black belt, black flats & a pair of hoops — all black, and super simple, but I always feel good in it.

It is the sort of look that can easily be dressed up with a blazer or just be worn on its own for a more effortless look. Choosing your own backup should be based on 1. Practicality, 2. Classic colours, 3. Simplicity, & 4. Comfort.