5 Corporate Uniform Looks to Dress for Success
Whether it’s your first day on the job, you’ve been there for years, or you’re going for an interview, it can be difficult choosing an outfit to wear.
Whether it’s your first day on the job, you’ve been there for years, or you’re going for an interview, it can be difficult choosing an outfit to wear. Do you try something new? Should you stick to what’s worked in the past? Is what you’ve chosen going to leave the best impression? If you’re after corporate uniform looks that will help you dress for success, you’re in the right place!
Read on for our top five looks, as well as some tips on dressing for success.
1. The classic look
First up is our classic look. Yep – we guarantee it is the one in your head at the moment! The classic look refers to traditional business attire. Think suits, shirts, ties, pencil skirts or anything you’d expect to see in a large corporate firm. This uniform oozes professionalism and class and can make a great first impression when worn correctly.
If you’re looking to ‘wow’ in a classic business look, here are some products that we recommend.
· Cool stretch slimline jacket
· Siena city fit two button jacket
· Siena one button longline jacket
· Comfort wool stretch two button mid length jacket
· Comfort wool stretch slimline pant
· Siena bandless pencil skirt
2. The modern chic look
The second corporate uniform look is that of ‘modern chic’. This look simply means ensuring your uniform or ‘look’ is current and trendy. Keeping up and evolving with trends is an essential factor here. We witnessed this after the COVID-19 pandemic when employees sought a more relaxed or hybrid version of their uniform after months of working from home.
As the modern chic look is constantly changing and evolving, we won’t recommend specific pieces from our range as they might not be relevant when you’re reading this! However, many garments in our range are great staple pieces that pair well with a variety of pieces.
3. The power colour look
If you’re looking to make a statement, there’s absolutely no way you can go past a bold colour to catch the eye. Wearing a colour helps you stand out and can also portray a subtle message to your colleagues or those conducting an interview.
Some examples of colours and their meanings are:
Red – This colour is associated with power, passion and sometimes aggression. It makes a bold statement to anyone in the room.
Black – Represents power, confidence, and elegance. We often see black in the workplace.
Green – Represents harmony, balance, and reassurance.
Blue – Generates feelings of peace, tranquility, and calmness.
If you’re interested to learn more about colours and their meanings, read our blog here.
Choosing the right colour for your outfit can be fun to experiment with. Here are some pieces with colours we love.
· Seville sleeveless layered blouse
· Vienna short sleeve blouse
· Estelle sleeveless pleat blouse
· Juliette plain long sleeve blouse
· Aria fluted sleeve blouse
4. The business casual look
One of the more popular trends at the moment is the business casual look. After many of us were forced into working from home during the pandemic, our expectations of a uniform changed. We wanted something that was not only practical for our jobs but comfortable too. The rise of business casual uniforms came in as hybrid dressing became more prominent in workplaces. This saw garments like chinos and shirts without ties becoming increasingly popular as dress codes were relaxed.
For a business casual look, here is what we recommend.
· Traveller slim leg chino
· Camille short sleeve T-top
· Blaise short sleeve T-top
5. The smart casual look
Lastly is the smart casual look. This look is similar to what you might wear when going out to a nice lunch with friends. It’s quite similar to business casual but often includes denim and other more casual pieces.
For a smart casual look, here is what we recommend.
· The Traveller chino range
· Chelsea long line cardigan
· Osaka pineapple knit jumper
Tips for dressing for success
Not sure where to start when it comes to finding your corporate uniform look? Or are you stuck on ways to finish it off and create a great first impression? Whatever stage you’re at, here are our helpful tips.
Find your inspiration
Firstly, you need to find your inspiration. There’s no use buying a whole lot of clothes that you think might work without having a direction you want to go in. Scour sites like Pinterest and Instagram for outfit inspiration and start to put together a mood board (either physically or mentally) of styles that you love. This will help guide you when it comes to choosing outfits.
Determine your body shape and find what colours suit you
Everyone has a specific body shape, meaning certain garments will naturally look better on you than others. You can learn more about your body shape through our blog and find out what best suits you. You can also do some research into what colours look great on you. Some colours bring out certain features like skin tone and eyes, so find what makes you feel confident.
Stocktake your wardrobe
Again, before you go out and buy a whole lot of new clothes for the sake of it, have a look at your existing wardrobe. Pull out items that match the aesthetic of the mood board you’ve got planned, and reconsider anything that doesn’t fit the look you’re going for. From here, you’ll be able to figure out what’s missing in your wardrobe and can purchase high-quality garments for your wardrobe.
Be yourself
Lastly, and probably the most important aspect of dressing for success, is to be yourself. If something you’re wearing makes you feel confident, then it’s the right outfit. Never let what other people think or what you read on the internet determine what you should and shouldn’t wear. Success comes from confidence. Confidence comes from within.
When it comes to corporate uniform looks and dressing for success, there are a few classic uniform ‘looks’ that are proven winners in the workplace. If you’re looking to find your next power piece, job interview outfit or simply something new for your daily job, head to your closest Biz Corporates stockist today.