It is never easy to choose the right outfit during the mid-seasons, especially when temperatures change abruptly during a single day. The strategic rule of dressing in layers applies, as always. What a struggle, though, to choose the right garments to always look good, especially at work!
So before we turn choosing clothes for this period into a real fashion drama, let's look together at some ideas for creating perfect office looks for fall and winter.
How to choose the right office looks
If when we go out with friends, or go shopping in the city, we always - or almost always - know how to disentangle the items in our closet, the choice gets much more complicated when we have to think about office looks.
And this happens all year round, but even more so when the cold weather peepsthrough our days, but the temperatures are not yet low enough to wrap us in our warm sweaters. Sowhat is the right look to make the best of the workday?
As we anticipated, the strategy of dressing in layers applies. This does not mean, however, that you should not make acareful selection of clothing items. On the contrary, there are some really strategic must-haves to show off precisely during the mid-seasons, or at any rate in the period leading up to winter.
So let's see together what are the strategic clothing items to always have in your closet to create glamorous, elegant and flawless office looks.
The clothing items to create the perfect office look
With a suit, you can never go wrong. In fact, pants and jacket alone create a formal, elegant outfit suitable for any work occasion. Depending on the temperatures, and your personal degree of cold tolerance, you can opt for a long-sleeved T-shirt, a warm cotton turtleneck or a blouse.
Thetotal black outfitis a must-have that cannot be missed in any seasonal closet. However, trends have also accustomed us to color even in cold weather, a novel and pleasant way to liven up the grayness of the days. Do not be afraid also to mix and match the outfits you have with each other, this will allow you to show off an unprecedented and glamorous look every day.
Another strategic piece of clothing to wear during the mid-seasons is the knit vest. This sleeveless sweater, which can be paired with both skirts and pants, keeps you just warm enough when temperatures start to drop. It can be worn over a long-sleeved T-shirt or over a shirt.
And what about the poncho? Part dress, part outerwear, this garment is a must-have for the mid-seasons, as well as a strategic ally for all the chilly ones. It can be worn at any time of day or evening and on so many occasions, even when you are at work. You can substitute it for the maxi sweater, and close it with a belt at the waist, or put it over your jacket or shirt when the temperatures start to drop. Once worn it will give the look a real touch of style, as well as some sought-after warmth.
There is another piece of clothing that should never be missing from the mid-season closet, we are talking about the cardigan. It can be long and cozy, or cropped and extremely glamorous, what is certain is that it is a perfect garment to create the office look during this period. Never forget to take it with you to work and outside.
Before you go, check out our selection of clothing items to create the perfect office look, and get inspired!