In Brief

2007 Office Style Guide

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

By Katherine Walsh

December 01, 2006CSO

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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