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3 Strategies for Stylish Workwear on Any Job

Finding stylish work clothes can be a pain. We often find ourselves settling on utilitarian choices that allow us to get our jobs done, but don’t make us feel good. Whether you’re on a construction site or sitting at a desk, staying stylish can improve your life in multiple ways. Don’t give in to that backward style slide — here are three solid tips for stylish workwear on any job.

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1. Dress the Part

Take a step back from your desk, station, or worksite and think about what you need from your clothes. If you work outside for hours, you’ll want breathable attire in the summer and warm workwear during the winter. If you’re sitting in a cubicle for eight hours, you’ll need something that can handle the air conditioner settings and keep you comfortable. Think about the image you need to project to customers or co-workers. If your job requires you to adhere to safety policies, such as not wearing jewelry, you can find alternate ways to showcase your style.

Once you have these standards in mind, start looking for stylish workwear that fit your style and fall within the limits your work environment sets for you. This is where the hunt begins. Finding stylish clothes that fit the image of your job often takes finding the right clothing store. Identify a store that satisfies your style and your job’s needs, and you’ll be feeling fashionable by the start of your next workweek.

 

2. Dress for the Job You Want

We should always be improving ourselves in our own lives, be it at home or on the job. One of the ways you can improve your work life is through your clothing choices. Remember the cliche — dress for the job you want, not the job you have. If you’re looking to progress through the corporate ladder, dress as though you’ve already been promoted. Make fashion choices that allow you to feel great, confident, and guide others to respect you professionally. Luckily, dressing for the job we want often means wearing more stylish clothes.

Of course, this doesn’t mean we should be wearing tuxedos and ballgowns to work. Classy and timeless suits and blouses can take your image at work to the next level.


 

3. Get the Right Shoes for the Job

Finally, the last tip to stylish workwear is the right shoe. Whether you’re at a desk or on the cutting room floor, it’s important you find the right shoes for the job. Look for something comfortable enough to last you the entire day, but keep your personal style in mind. If you’re in a hard-hat work environment, you can choose from plenty of stylish work boots and shoes while still adhering to safety requirements. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice style for practicality — you can have both.

 

Follow these strategies, stay true to yourself and your brand, and you’ll always feel stylish on the job. Looking good at work makes you feel good at work, and we could all use more of that.

 

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Jennifer is the Owner of TWL and Co-Owner of a Influencer Facebook Group Influential Mamas.  Along with blogging + freelance writing and selling Zyia Activewear, she is a mom, army wife and full-time teacher. Jennifer lives in Washington State and is a born + raised New Yorker. In her spare time, she loves traveling, yoga, the beach, writing, listening to books and drinking coffee.

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