Let’s face it ladies. As easy as it is to dress up for an evening out with friends, making yourself look ‘chic’ for work on a cold, winter morning is HARD.
We mean, Herculean, drag-your-butt-out-of-bed hard.
You want to keep yourself warm – but you also want to get through the season with swag and style. I’m not blaming you – we’ve all got that conundrum going. So, we’re going to make this easier for you.
To save you from looking completely outmoded (and swimming in sweaters), we’ve combed through some interesting styles for your work outfit.
Go ahead – take your pick!
Rock That Bipasha Basu-esque Suit
If you have always wanted to dress up like Bipasha Basu in the movie Corporate, here’s your chance. The business suit comprises a blazer or a coat that can be paired with trousers or a skirt. This is the HOTTEST look this season – so for those among you who’ve been waiting to up their (fashion) ante, you can do it now with aplomb.
After all, there’s no reason to ditch the fashion sense just coz the weather’s getting cold!
Cardigans Needn’t Look Dowdy
For you cannot wear a business suit all the time. Therefore, you will opt for the cardigan – and it shall be a wise choice, provided you pair it right.
Here are our suggestions: wear the cardigan inside a suit jacket as a less formal version of the waistcoat. You could also wear it with a pretty dress (with leggings if you’re too cold) – making you both feel warm and look elegant.
A Scarf That Does All the Work
Could there BE a more versatile piece of clothing for winter than the scarf?
The scarf can be worn around your neck to keep it warm – or around your head to protect your ears from the cold. However, this scarf will work wonders even on those days when you are having a bad hair day – it’ll camouflage the mess and ensure you still look stunning!
Also? Try a particularly bright-coloured one with even the blandest of trousers and shirt (think chocolate browns and dull greys) – and watch the magic scarf amp it up in no time!
Can’t Go Wrong With Boots
Zippety dooh daah! Boots are the go-to-shoe for style-minded women out there. (We’re looking at YOU, girl.)
Wear them thigh high or till your knees; these boots will definitely go as far as taking your style to the next level. Versatile as they are, they can be paired with skirts and dresses or even a pair of jeans: recipe for perfect Friday night out! Take a cue from Deepika who’s looking like a perfect 10.
Many Kinds of Stockings
Staying warm never looked so appealing! Stockings are a perfect pairing with formal dresses and skirts. If you cannot wait for winters to pass before you can slip into that classy dress you picked the other day – dont! Just pair the dress with stockings and you are ready to roll!
Available in cotton, wool and polyester, you can pick your stockings depending on how cold it is. These stockings will add a layer of comfort while keeping you toasty throughout.
(A freelance food and fashion blogger, Pranjali Bhonde Pethe aims at getting people and their favourite food and style closer through her blog moipalate. Email her at pranjali.bhonde@gmail.com and follow her on @moipalate.)
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