It's a weekday morning, the sun is rising and the alarm goes off, signaling the time to get ready for work. Unless the office is your home, it is inescapable that shortly following the alarm, an outfit gets thrown on.
Using a jumpsuit as the base of your business look is a stylish, easy way to update your work attire (Sandro black jumpsuit, size 1, $48.95). Pair with a bright blazer (White House Black Market gray blazer, size 6, $28.95) and purse (Ted Baker light green pebbled leather cross-body bag, $48.95) and you're ready to walk out the door. Don't forget a sassy pair of shoes (Fergalicious red open toe pumps, size 6 $18.95).
The usual look that comes to mind for appropriate work attire is a button jacket and nice pants, paired with polished shoes. Starting in the 19th century, suits have been the icon for this sort of style, but recently designers have been trying to encourage people to think outside the box.
Monochromatic looks can be attained through any color(not just black) and give an instant sophisticated look. For that extra pop, select a purse of a different color than your clothing. The left is Harper Bazaar's look, and on the right is the Greene version. Outfit details: Calvin Klein Jeans purple skinny knit legging, size 8 $16.95. Loft purple turtleneck, size S $16.95. Brown leather gloves, $22.95. Liz Claiborne orange leather cross body bag, $18.95. Triple Five Soul plaid wool jacket, size S $28.95
Scrolling through Harper’s Bazaar and Instyle, we found some modern twists on business wear that encourage creativity and individuality. We loved these looks so much that we put together outfits from the stores to replicate what we saw and couldn't believe how easy it was. What a breath of fresh air it is to escape from the traditional black or gray pant suit! Try it for yourself and get a trend going in the office.