Style Tips: How to Liven up Office Style This Spring

By Staff Reporter - 12 May '20 22:55PM

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So you're looking to liven up your style in the office for spring - but where should you start? Take inspiration from '80s fashion and embrace bold colors and strong silhouettes to feel on top of your game at the office. The puffy sleeve isn't going anywhere anytime soon and it's an office staple for trendy, yet professional dressing. Don't be afraid to embrace new colors, exciting prints, and fresh silhouettes to welcome the warmer weather. Basically, it's time to start dressing like the brilliant boss lady you are.

Embrace Bold Colors

Pantsuits don't always have to make you feel like you're running for the oval office. If your workplace requires a business professional dress code, embrace suits in new and fresh colorways this spring. A blush or cream-colored suit feels on-trend for weather that is just starting to warm up. If bold colors are more your style, cerulean blue, orange, and poppy red are all statement-making colors to bring into the office. If you like to wear color but prefer to keep it more neutral, pistachio green should be your go-to. This subdued hue started popping up in previous seasons and it is here to stay in 2020.

Invest in a Shirt Dress

A shirt dress is a perfect way to introduce spring into your wardrobe while still being office-friendly. This look can still be completely professional but feels a little more feminine than a suit. While the weather is still heating up, rock it with knee-high boots or booties. When the sun finally starts to shine, a shirt dress will look spring-ready with mules or sandals. Skip the necklace when it comes to accessorizing this look- a great pair of earrings will stand out more rather than compete with the neckline. A shirt dress is a go-to outfit since it requires no mixing and matching pieces from your wardrobe. Having a few solid dresses in your closet can take the guessing game out of getting ready in the morning.

Strong-Shouldered

Invite a strong shoulder into your wardrobe for the ultimate power dressing in 2020. Puff sleeves have been trending for the past few seasons so if you haven't started embracing them yet, now is a great time to start. Whether you are incorporating a puff sleeve blouse, sweater or blazer, this trend is definitely the one to watch. Rock a puff sleeve sweater, pleat front pants and mules for any transitional weather dressing. Swap out your button-ups for a puff sleeve poplin blouse and leave your boring blazers at home for a statement, strong-shouldered blazer.

Accessories Are Key

If you aren't looking to completely rehaul your wardrobe, focus on adding a few key accessories instead. Belts are a great place to start as they can completely transform your style without breaking the bank. The two styles of belts trending this season couldn't be more opposite - small chain belts and oversized wide belts were both seen all over the runways. The great thing about these two styles is they can pretty much be interchangeable, making them extremely wearable. Belt your favorite blazer to instantly cinch your waist and make it feel new and fresh. Wear your favorite blouse or sweater tucked into a high waisted pant and add a belt for an instant upgrade. You can even wear a chain belt or wide belt with a shirt dress for an edgy twist on the feminine look.