What do an Ontario lawyer, a British Columbia business person, and a Seattle
secretary all have in common? They all have to wear some kind of formal office
garb at work.
While many professions today have some degree of leeway when it comes to what
those who work in them wear, many do not. Suits are still the choice of most
professional men and several women, although women tend to have a few more options
when it comes to their choices in office wear.
Because most professional wear the same style of clothes, it is hard to set
oneself apart from everyone else. It's hard to differentiate from one
person handing out Oregon business cards from the next just because of their
suit, even if the cut, year, and make are all different.
Where office professionals can really stand out from their peers in terms of
style is in the accessories they choose to spice up their appearances. Let's
take a look at a few different options open first to men and then to women in
a variety of different professions.
Men
Just as with the office wear itself, men have more limited choices than women
when it comes to accessory options. Still, there are a few different touches
that can be added for a sense of personal style.
Tie: Everyone's wearing a tie, but they are not all wearing the same tie. Your
tie can say a lot about how you are and the mood you are in. You might have
a fun side underneath that serious face you put on when trading gold mutual funds, and you can let that out every once in a while with a nice tie. Just
don't let it clash with your suit (although do, if you want to).
Glasses: Glasses are a great complement to the professional look. In
fact, they work so well that even people who don't need glasses to see
are using them. Currently, glasses with no visible bottom rims tend to be the
most in style, and they look great as well.
Watch: Nothing says professional like a nice watch. Whether you are
selling custom cable assemblies or working the courtroom floor, a watch will
help set you apart.
Women
The great thing about being a woman is that you have all of the above options
for accessorizing your office wear, and more besides. Here are some of the most
popular.
Handbags: Every woman's best friend, the handbag is great both
for aesthetic and utilitarian purposes.
Earrings: Nice diamond studs will always be in, although if you want
your lobes noticed a longer pair might be in order.
Whether you are an accountant or an on camera personality in the food media,
office wear will be a regular part of your office persona. You can help to change
things up day to day by selecting the accessories that work both for your personality
and your appearance.
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