{"id":1726,"date":"2018-10-22T07:38:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T07:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2022-01-23T10:35:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T10:35:00","slug":"dress-for-success-5-ways-to-up-your-business-attire-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/1726\/dress-for-success-5-ways-to-up-your-business-attire-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Dress for Success: 5 Ways to Up Your Business Attire Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel like you&#8217;re getting passed up for promotions? You work hard and stay late, but that job you were gunning forgot handed to someone else.<\/p>\n<p>While there may be several reasons for this, did you know one of them could be your clothes? That&#8217;s right, your work outfits can affect your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/victorlipman\/2018\/06\/08\/how-your-clothes-can-help-you-get-promoted\/#84dd8527e479\">chances of getting promoted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to succeed and get some pay raises, consider giving your business attire a makeover.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to know how? Keep reading to learn five ways you can take your workday outfits to the next level.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Accessorize<\/h2>\n<p>We know what you&#8217;re thinking&#8211;&#8220;exactly how much is this makeover going to cost?&#8221; The good news is that finding the right accessories can elevate your outfits without costing much at all.<\/p>\n<p>Statement jewelry is a great way to add interest to plain outfits. A colorful belt can make a boring dress or pantsuit look chic. A fun pair of shoes can make you seem professional and stylish.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Add Interest to Your Skirts<\/h2>\n<p>Do you stick to the same old black pencil skirt? While this is a great and versatile piece of office attire, it can seem boring and unoriginal it that&#8217;s all you wear.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn&#8217;t mean you have to write off pencil skirts forever. Find some with a little added interest, like an embellished zipper on the side or a bold print. You&#8217;ll still maintain your professionalism, but you&#8217;ll look fabulous doing so.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Play with Power Suits<\/h2>\n<p>Power suits are a classic part of any business dress code, and they&#8217;re perfect for both men and women.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to up your pantsuits to the next level, consider straying from the traditional colors. There are many <a href=\"http:\/\/fashiongum.com\/womens-fashion\/25-ways-to-wear-power-suits\/\">ways to wear power suits<\/a> that will let you play with colors and patterns while still looking appropriate for the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go with a fun power suit, consider wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/1600\/stop-pain-at-the-source-how-to-buy-good-shoes-that-dont-hurt-your-feet\/\">sensible shoes<\/a> and a basic top to ensure you still come across as a professional.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Go for Slim-Fitting Pants<\/h2>\n<p>Is your closet full of straight leg pants? Consider mixing things up with a pair of slim cut pants.<\/p>\n<p>You can stick with your basic colors, like gray and black, or mix a little print by going with a pinstripe pattern. Your new pants will accentuate your body and make you the new office fashionista.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Layer<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a wardrobe full of basics, you may not need to buy any new clothes at all.<\/p>\n<p>Layering is a great way to add interest and look professional at work. Layer cardigans over tank tops, sweaters over button-down collared shirts, and tights under dresses and skirts.<\/p>\n<p>If your office is more casual, you can even wear athletic tights under flowy dresses for the ultimate comfortable and stylish outfit.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Stylish and Professional in Your Business Attire<\/h2>\n<p>Business attire doesn&#8217;t have to consists of only boring pantsuits and button-down shirts anymore. Follow our tips to take your work outfits to the next level, so you can look professional and chic.<\/p>\n<p>Did you like what you read? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/category\/special-interest\/jobs-and-work\/\">jobs blog<\/a> for more great content like this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dressing for success can be easier said than done for people with no fashion sense. But we&#8217;re here to help! 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