Even if you don’t have to suit up for work, the latest version of the boardroom ready trend has gotten a whole new makeover this season and is slowly shifting it’s way from runway to high street, and your office may be next! This fall get ready to tell Donald Trump to move on over, or better yet his starlet daughter Ivanka Trump to make room! Forget the standard corporate uniform, and get ready to welcome bold colors, plaid patterns, sparkles, and more! Most recently I found some style inspiration from the glittery suit that Solange Knowles wore at the 2014 VMA’s. If this is any indicator of what is to come, get ready to find out the best styles to master this fall when it comes to being fierce in the boardroom!
FELINE FEMINITY
What better way to make a roar in the boardroom this fall than with leopard print! Whatever dose you choose whether it’s a dress or scarf, remember to choose pieces that are easily worn outside of work too!
STYLE TIP: To recreate Kim Kardashian’s look and make it appropriate for the work place, replace the top with a neutral solid color blouse in black, keep the color belt, and stick to black solid pointy heel. Think of the leopard print as your center piece that way you will achieve a more sophisticated and balanced look to sport to the office.
JEWELS R US
Get ready to leave your co-workers speechless with some eye-catching crystals and rhinestones fit to be worn for Queen! Queen of the office that is! Instead of trying to figure out what statement necklace or long beaded earrings to wear, designers this season have come out with an array of jewel-embellished garments. This trend is perfect for those who don’t want to think twice about adding an accessory especially when it’s already on your clothes!
STYLE TIP: Make sure to designate this piece as the centerpiece, and build the rest of your look with pieces that will accent this piece. By applying my minute made fashion formula for the jewel embellished trend it will help you achieve a more balance look by picking pieces that will neutralize the centerpiece. (refer back to my minute-made fashion article if you don’t know what I’m talking about )
PINSTRIPES
Guess what print is the most masculine of prints, skinny, and is sign of power when it comes to making deals happen? Pinstripes, are the mover and shaker print for this fall in making things happen! From basic menswear shapes like slacks and blazers to matching suits everything about this trend will create buzz to any boardroom.
STYLE TIP: Designers this season have put a more masculine sartorial spin on pinstripes, but always mix with a touch of feminine elements. If your wearing stripes in a suit, choose a feminine color or style camisole, on the other hand if your wearing it in a dress choose feminine accessories.
MONOCROMATIC TREND
The new way to sport bold color without being nicknamed the “class clown”, oops I meant to say “office clown” is through the monochromatic trend! While it may be complicated in name, monochromatic dressing doesn’t have to be. It’s really quite easy and only involves wearing one single color, or varying shades within the one color from head-to-toe. Take this office note: just because summer is coming to an end it doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing color. This is the perfect A+ style to be fierce this fall at the office!
STYLE TIP: To avoid looking too dull when wearing this trend, look for stylish cuts in the clothing, mix and match textures, and don’t be afraid to play up the accessories.
MAD FOR PLAID
Are you mad for plaid? I know I am! If my past record of dressing up for Halloween in a plaid school girl themed costume two years in a row, and of course how could I not mention my slight addiction to watching reruns of “Mean Girls” and “Clueless” which these iconic movies gave life to meaning of plaid prints! If this is any indicator could you imagine my excitement when I found out designers were coming out with modern versions of plaid for 2014. There are a slew of modern updates this season on this forever-classic pattern. It’s fail-safe print to rock in style! Here's how I did it!
MY LOOK: Plaids are the ultimate office friendly print providing a polished look no matter what piece you choose to rock. I ended my workweek with what I like to think is not just A+, but since I’m working gal it’s bonus style! I decided to go with the most basic color palette for any print: black and white. Going with any print that is black and white creates infinite possibilities when it comes to picking out the accessories, and changing your look. I created two different looks through different accent and pop pieces. I’m going to break down my look with my minute made fashion formula( refer back to my article if you don’t know what I’m talking about)
FIRST LOOK: SWINGING 60’S
CENTER PIECE- WHITE AND BLACK PLAID DRESS
ACCENT PIECE: RED HEELS
POP FACTOR- RED BOW BELT WITH GOLD DETAILING AND WHITE EARRINGS
The color red was the overall theme for the accessories to create a striking contrast, and the belt consisting of having a red bow as the buckle with gold detailing played up the lady like trend from 50’s and of course the 60’s.
SECOND LOOK: CONTEMPORARY
CENTER PIECE : WHITE AND BLACK PLAID DRESS
ACCENT PIECES: BLACK HEELS
POP FACTOR: BLUE CRYSTAL STATEMENT NECKLACE
This look was more contemporary and stuck to a fresh color palette by opting for black heels to compliment the black in the pattern, and multi blue hued statement necklace to compliment the pattern, but infuse a touch of glam through the blue crystal bubble statement necklace.
HERE ARE LINKS FOR A+ STYLE TO BE FIERCE THIS FALL IN THE BOARDROOM:
*= My top picks
http://www.necessaryclothing.com/plaid-cut-out-dress-black-white-l.html?___store=default
PLAID CUT OUT DRESS at Necessary Clothing $29.99- My dress =*
http://www.lulus.com/products/lulus-exclusive-make-it-you-blue-dress/150698.html
LuLus Exclusive make it blue dress $29.00 (Monochromatic Trend)
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/271771.uts
Leopard Print Bodycon Midi Skirt $18.99 at Charlotte Russe (Feline Trend)
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Dresses/Night/entity/pc/3021/c/0/sc/2626/271992.uts
GATHERED DOLMAN SLEEVE WRAP DRESS at Charlotte Russe $24.99- (Monochromatic Trend Piece) *
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/267324.uts
Embellished Textured Skater Dress at Charlotte Russe $20.99 (Embellished Jewel Trend)
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/266608.uts
Embellished Long Sleeve Wrap Top Charlotte Russe $15.00 (Embellished Jewel Trend) *
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/269090.uts?colorCode=301677739_636
Beaded Cap Sleeve Chiffon Top at Charlotte Russe $15.00 (Embellished Jewel Trend) *
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/273089.uts
Mandarin V-Neck Windowpane Plaid Top at Charlotte Russe $22.99 (plaid trend)
http://www.express.com/clothing/pinstriped+wide+waistband+flare+editor+pant/pro/9198166/cat320070
Pinstriped Wide Waistband Flare Editor Pant at Express $47.94
(Pinstripe Trend)
http://www.express.com/clothing/leopard+print+midi+sheath+dress/pro/7863055/cat320052
Leopard Print Midi Sheath Dress at Express $35.94 – (Feline Trend) *- wear with a blazer or cardigan to work
For more information go to www.frugalfashionite.com
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