Barbara Bui Showcases How to Do Office Chic Right

While most of us are pros at looking good in our casualwear, fitting our unique style into office wear is usually more challenging. Getting outfits that keep you stylish while adhering to the best office standards is a big deal. The perfect combo of suits, skirts, trousers, and blazers gives off the female CEO vibe, but how do you stay comfortable and stand out from others?

Whether returning to the office or still attending professional Zoom meetings at home, you need to glow like you’re ready for a promotion. In this blog post, luxury designer brand Barbara Bui shows you how to look office chic and combine work outfits suitable for most temperatures. 

A POWERFUL BLAZER

Blazers are the most versatile work wear for an early Monday morning, but it’s more than a regular office jacket. You can shop for bold colors rather than settling for just brown and black ones. Wearing a mango blazer over matching trousers will set you in that joyful professional mood. Plus, you can team up this outfit with a pair of work shoes or heels. 

You can also layer a blazer over a crisp white shirt or a skin-tight midi dress. Oversized wool blazers are pretty stylish and perfect for low temperatures, too. 

HIGH-WAIST PLEATED SKIRT

When you show up in a modern high-waist pleated skirt, another day in the office will feel extra comfortable. This skirt is perfect for all women, falling below the knees to reveal your legs dipped in boots or low-heeled shoes. Just tuck in a black T-shirt or buttoned shirt, and you’re good to go.

Dressed up in this high-waist skirt heightens your classiness in the office or boardroom. It also gives off a feminine edge in work fashion while keeping you trendy. Pair the high-waist skirt with a sweater, leather belt, and boots for the complete office look.

TEXTURED OR FLOWERY MIDI DRESS

Ever felt anxious because you didn’t have something fabulous to wear for an office evening event? If you fall in this category, a textured midi dress should be a major part of your work wardrobe, starting from now. These over-the-knee dresses team perfectly with a blazer and court heels. If you’re up for something more casual yet office chic, you can pair the midi dress with some ballet flats.

A colorful midi dress is cute and comfortable for warm temperatures. It’s ideal for summer, when you don’t want to feel burdened with thick clothing. You can also finish this appearance with a loaded nude tote bag.

CASHMERE TURTLENECK SWEATER

If you work in a semi-formal environment, a cashmere roll-neck sweater is the softest thing to wear with work pants. You can select diverse colors of this cashmere sweater to combine with a gorgeous pair of modern, corduroy trousers. It gives you extra-long sleeves that keep you warm and comfy all day.

To get the best from this gorgeous knitwear, go for neutrals in your choice of pants. A cashmere sweater paired with sweatpants is essential for anyone working from home that loves to stay comfortable during work hours. 

WIDE-LEG PANTS

Every woman should arm themselves with wide-leg sweatpants or suit trousers, especially if in a hybrid work situation. You can easily wear long-sleeve tops or a cashmere sweater with these pants without looking like you’re trying too hard.

One good way to work with wide-legged pants is to tuck in your shirts, which elongates your body. You could also style bright-colored wide-leg pants with neutral blazers or a sweater vest, depending on the weather and your mood. A pair of soft earrings will put a finishing touch to this chic outfit.

DENIM JUMPSUITS

Jumpsuits are perfect for more relaxed office wear environments – and denim has become a huge part of work fashion in this decade. When you’re feeling a little out of it, step into a pair of denim jumpsuits fastened with a military belt.

Demin jumpsuits can be paired with black leather boots. Don’t forget to pop a pair of gold hoop earrings on and stay fabulous!

WHITE BUTTON SHIRT

Some people underestimate the power of white shirts to keep them feeling office chic at work. Whether you’re holding in-person meetings or video conferencing calls, a white shirt can make you sparkle as you walk through glass doors or participate from computer screens. And while you may worry about coffee spills, wearing a blazer over white shirts will keep you feeling just fine.

There’s more. You can combine a white shirt with a brown leather pencil skirt or a pair of high-waist jean pants. It’s also trendy to layer a wool sweater over your white-collar shirt – the combinations are endless.

BACK-TO-OFFICE BOOTS

Getting a pair of boots will indeed extend your footwear collection. It can serve casual and professional outfits – you just need to pair it right. A wonderful pair of boots, whatever the length, knee-high or ankle, can put you in the right frame of mind to tackle whatever office tasks come your way that day.