The past two years have brought us a new normal. The pandemic has contributed to the digital world's even more rapid arrival in everyone's daily lives. But in addition to the need for media literacy, new conventions developed in dealing with customers, colleagues and superiors. This also applies to dress codes. When it comes to business outfits, ladies ask themselves the following questions: How do I go to the office now? Should I break out the old pantsuit from the past? Do I go in the hoodie I usually wore to Zoomcall? What do the customers think and what do my business partners expect?
The new fashion in the new business world
The good news is that there is more flexibility in business. "New-work" models have arrived at all levels. For example, even after Corona, many in their industry are allowed to work from home offices. Others have agreed to have only two fixed office days or to gather everyone in one building only for certain events or corresponding meetings. If you have presented yourself to your colleagues and business partners in a more casual outfit in some video meetings over the last two years, the thought naturally arises: then we can always meet like this from now on. Yes and no. Of course, people have revealed more of their personal details. The home office decision came virtually overnight and no one was prepared for it. However, it is now possible to adapt to it. This means that in addition to ergonomic office equipment, you can now also expect an adequate outfit. Both in front of the camera and in real working life. With the move into the home office, an entrepreneurial spirit should also prevail at the workplace. No matter where it is located. Future outfits will be increasingly adapted to the occasions.
Dress code for the office outfit - also in the home office
One important insight is: feel good. That means no one should dress up. It is perfectly acceptable to wear comfortable clothing. But be careful, this is not a free pass for sweatpants. Quite the contrary. Rather, make sure that business fashion is elegant AND comfortable. High-quality fabrics and workmanship provide a suitable fit and look competent. Therefore, pay more attention to the quality of the outfit. Tailor-made blouses, pantsuits or suits correspond to one's own confection and envelop one, like a second skin. So you always make a good figure, whether at the kitchen table at home or on a stage at a speech in front of an audience. For the ladies in business, the rule still applies: less (skin) is more. However, one can also turn here in the direction of the new successful, namely we look into the Silicon Valley. Well-fitting cloth pants, a cashmere sweater or a silk blouse, plus pumps or an elegant leather shoe. If you prefer skirts, stick to the midi variety. Blouses may be more playful since this year. Striking patterns or cuts are also allowed. However, these stand out as a highlight. Therefore, combine them with simple shirts and discreet jewelry. Transparent fabrics are best worn with a fine top.
High quality for high society, because: "Clothes also make the woman".
You can wear what you feel comfortable in, and you feel comfortable in a well-fitting wardrobe. Therefore, it is better to invest a little more in two to three high-quality outfits and adjust them accordingly in case of figure changes. The era of fast fashion should be long gone. High quality is long-lasting and therefore sustainable. If you bring the good piece to fit the current ready-to-wear, the design can also be adapted to possible trends. A good fit and exquisite fabrics give every woman a positive charisma, self-confidence and self-assurance. So whether at the laptop or in a meeting in the office, you can focus on your true skills and deliver a good job.
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Cover photo: Eloigomez / Image in text: Alexey Marcov
