Interesting Prints Inspiration for Work Outfits

Work outfits are usually the toughest clothing to pair because there are often rules for office dressing especially in relation to your profession. It’s expected that you dress up looking all shades of serious and work oriented, causing most people to leave their sense of style at home, trying to be careful not to dress inappropriately. However keeping to strict dress codes don’t necessarily mean you have to dress to work in dull, boring attires. Handling day to day frenetic activities is challenging enough and those dull colours in outfits could be even more depressing. But hey, there are several lively ensembles befitting for the work environment that comes in certain sparkly prints that could easily lift your spirit and motivate you, as cheerful colours are also confidence boosters. Floral Prints While it’s necessary to stick with the status quo when it comes to dressing guidelines at work, you can also be flexible with it.  For instance; if you work in a law firm or in a corporate organization, you already know what dressing professionally entails. Notwithstanding you can still have fun with your dressing and add a dash of style to up your look. A floral print will liven up anything; wear a floral skirt with your stylish black top for a super fab professional look, or a floral blouse with a midi pencil skirt and complete with your favourite blazer, either way, your professional look is pulled off in an exciting way.

Country Garden Prints You know how flowers seem to light up a garden? That’s how this print lights up an outfit. Show your style personality with the country garden print trousers or skirts – they are stylish and comfy – complete with a simple pretty shirt of your choice and you’re ready for success.

Graphic Prints For as long as you work in a corporate setting, you are sure to associate with people regularly. There are times someone is just put off by the mere sight of you and you wonder why? Think no more, it might just be your drab dressing that’s not welcoming. You can wear a friendly outfit like a structured bold graphic print dress, however, if you’re not bold enough to rock it that way then tone down the look with a fitted black blazer, it makes you look smart and refined. A warm outfit will make your clients feel at ease with you, making it easy to interact with you.

Ethnic Prints Well, it’s a good thing more offices are embracing the formal fused with informal look outfits. But of course, it has to be paired with wisdom and with creativity so you don’t shift from the dress ethics. If you’re tired of the modern wear and it’s becoming boring that you end up with black on black, white on white, then take the office staple up a notch and add some spice to it. Stand out in your ethnic print – you can definitely wear the Ankara to work as well. They are not only stylish but versatile as well, pair a pencil Ankara skirt with a simple shirt/ blouse, or opt for a more sophisticated look on an Ankara trouser, silk shirt and finish with a blazer, or be bold with an Ankara blazer paired with a shirt on your favourite pants.

Tropical Prints This print is all about embracing the island vibes – especially for those of us fantasizing about the Caribbean’s 🙂 Incorporate them into your outfit by pairing with a tropical print shirt on denim jeans, it makes your ensemble fun and lively or you could dress up in a pretty chic gown.

Oriental Prints The Orient prints are back in style and are better than ever, they are absolutely cute and have interesting options for go-to professional outfits. Be simple yet classy on an Orient shift gown print or a jumpsuit, complete look with your nude pumps or Strap heel in a neutral colour.

Rose Prints Rose prints are exciting, chic and dressy enough to wear to the office. If you’re looking to be risqué with your outfit, you can opt for similar base colours or contrast base colours, mix with other prints or in fact, be edgy by pairing a rose print cardigan on a cute midi gown.

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This article was first published on 20th October 2017

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