The 3 Ultimate Fashion Pieces New Graduates Need To Have In Their Wardrobe

By Patrick Banks

Posted 1 year agoOTHER

As a new graduate, you may still be confused about what you should do in order to familiarize yourself with how the office-world works. Not only related to how to act, or communicate with others, but also – how to appropriately dress in the work setting.

When you are still a student, you can dress however you like – everything is much more simple and you don’t have to dwell too much on how people will perceive you. But a professional setting such as an office has a standardized ethic that needs to be obeyed. Including how to dress to look professional.

In addition, finding the perfect graduation party dresses to celebrate your achievements can be an exciting but daunting task. It’s important to strike the right balance between elegance and comfort for this special occasion.

To ease your worry and confusion, here are some must-have fashion items that can help you to create stylish but professional work attire.

Blazer

For people who work in the corporate industry, chances are that they will have at least one blazer in their wardrobe collection. A blazer is the ultimate fashion item that can turn your whole outfit to look professional and elegant. Thus why blazers are the first fashion item that you should purchase beforehand.

Formal Look

For very formal attire, you can opt to wear black trousers with a matching blazer – and don a white blouse inside your blazer. If you don’t want your formal look to be too boring, you can instead wear a turtleneck sweater and stacked it with an oversized blazer. For footwear choice, you can go with slip-on shoes so that you will be comfortable during work hours.

Smart Casual Look

Graduating from college doesn’t mean you should say goodbye to your favorite jeans or tee. You can wear them and still look professional – if you complete your look with a blazer. Go with boyfriend jeans (make sure it is not ripped) and wear your favorite tee. Complete your outfit with an oversized blazer to shift your look from casual to professional!

Business Casual Look

Want to wear a dress to the office? You can definitely do it and turn it into a stylish work attire with the help of your favorite oversize blazer. Wear your oversize blazer on top of your bodycon dress and with a matching belt color, tie your blazer together. This is the perfect outfit for Friday, where you can look professional in the morning – and during the evening you can remove your blazer and showcase your curves in the bodycon dress when out partying with your friends!

White Shirt

This one clothing piece is obligatory for you to have in your wardrobe. A white shirt is like the staples of all things classic, and you should at least have one of them. A white shirt is also very easy to mix and match with other clothing. You don’t have to worry about whether your outfit will turn out okay or not when wearing a white shirt because the answer is definitely yes!

Formal Look

Tuck down your white shirt inside your lace mid skirt for a formal look to go to the office. Instead of wearing a dark-colored skirt, you should opt for a bold color one. This will help to ensure that your style does not look boring. Unbuttoned your shirt a little, and adorned your neck with a simple necklace. And complete your look with a handbag and stiletto. You will definitely look like a lady boss even though you just started working!

Smart Casual Look

Wear your collared white shirt under an oversized sweater vest for a smart casual look. The trouser choice can help you to create either a professional look or a casual one. If you want to dress down, you can wear jeans with this look. But if you have to meet your boss or future client, you should go with culotte pants in the same color instead.

Wide Leg Pants

When you’re still in college you will probably only wear jeans for an everyday outfit. Once you work in an office setting, you may want to start purchasing more formal-looking pants – such as wide-leg pants. Wide-leg pants can definitely give you a fashionable office look! It is also very comfortable to wear and easy to mix and match with various types of tops.  You can achieve a smart casual look by wearing a sweater or your favorite printed tees, or combining your wide-leg pants with tie-neck ruffle tops if you aim for a formal look.

Here are the ultimate fashion pieces that you should have as a new graduate who is about to enter a professional work setting. Get your office wardrobe starter set at an affordable price here.

About the author Patrick Banks

Patrick is a Berlin-based dating advisor, motivational speaker, a huge fitness and vegan diet enthusiast and the main editor at Wingman Magazine, specialised in men's health. His ultimate goal is to share with men around the world his passion for self-development and to help them to become the greatest version of themselves. He believes a healthy body and successful social interactions are two main keys to happiness.