By Claudina Hannon
As we say goodbye to summer, it’s time to prepare our closets for new fall clothes. While it’s much more fun to shop for off-duty clothes considering the sky’s the limit on what we can wear, we must also consider everyday officewear when shopping for the upcoming season. Although it may not sound as appealing at first, we can still have fun with the contemporary pieces we can add to our office attire to incorporate versatile fall items that will also be on-trend. To bring forth more evidence that office outfits can indeed be fashionable, we consulted Ann Taylor fashion expert Emily Evans, who shared some tips for what NoVA women can do to easily transition their work wardrobe into fall while still looking stylish from 9 to 5.
Transitioning into Fall
-Layer summer items with light fall fabrics
-Wear a sleeveless summer dress with a soft twill or tweed jacket
-Pair a short skirt with tights and a lightweight sweater or cardigan
The Essentials
Evans assures us that the Ann Taylor Fall Icon Collection carries all the essential pieces you need in your officewear. “This fall, we have embraced a modern twist on workwear by introducing new silhouettes and textures. Suede and leather are now more accepted in the workplace when combined with a sophisticated silhouette,” she says.
3. Classic trench
6. Statement coat
7. Pencil skirt
8. Smart blazer
9. Cape
Outfits for Your Office Environment
Business Casual
“This is a fresh take on suiting, and the tweed texture mixes well with a classic tailored pant,” Evans says.
Casual
“Although you may work in a casual environment, it is important to keep your look professional and refined,” she says.
Accessories
A tall leather boot
Evans explains, “This wearable statement piece can be worn with refined dresses, skirts and skinny jeans.”
Suede
“These polished suede accessories are a great way to add texture to the rest of your look,” says Evans.
