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2007 Office Style Guide

Tips on how to look current and appropriate at work from Samantha von Sperling, founder of Polished Social Image Consultants

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December 01, 2006 — CSO —

FashionWomenMen
Must-have suitsClassic black three-piece

suit; for versatility, branch out with a gray suit, followed by a navy one

Classic black three-piece;

it's tried and true

Trouser trendsFitted; steer clear of baggyClassic black
Skirt of choicePleated or straightNA
Dress shirt styleClassic white, formal with

a suit and pearls or casual with jeans

Classic white, mostly

formal with dark suit

SweaterCashmere, with almost

anything; it's chic and warm

Cashmere, casual with

jeans; or business casual, just-less-than-a-suit over a shirt and tie

Shirt/sweater lengthLong, minidress length, just like in the

80s

Traditional, with shirt tucked in of

course

TiesNAColorful to pop against white shirt and

black suit

BeltsOver-the-sweater, solid color, but show

some restraint: no metallics or animal prints

Traditional
ShoesAnkle boots with trousers; knee-length

boots with skirts

Black or brown, dress style
AccessoriesPearl stud earrings and necklace;

diamond stud earrings; small briefcases

French cuff links; watch; small

briefcases

Specialty itemsThe right "little black dress" that can

transition from the office to an evening event with a simple change of accessories

Cartier watch, which Sperling calls "the

Rolls Royce of watches"

What's trendy but probably not appropriate for a professional settingLeggings, just like in the '80sVelvet jackets (seriously)

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