Having a curated look for your working days is always a good way to boost your confidence in the meeting room. Many of us stumble out of the house with a look that’s pulled together in a slap-dash fashion, but sometimes there’s room for improvement. Days that require a little more gravitas can be amped up with a killer business look that will give you a little more hutzpah at your desk or in front of your boss.

Serious bling

Accessories are often a matter of personal taste, but there are some key features that will add a little drama to your outfit. Of course, a statement necklace is always a good move, but a powerful timepiece will give your outfit that extra edge. Raymond Weil watches have many to choose from, from slender and delicate, to large and robust.

Patent leather shoes

Soft leather shoes can be absolutely gorgeous, but they can also be incredibly high maintenance. If you need to be out of the door in seconds, and your current shoes need to be polished or tidied up, then patent leather shoes are incredibly low-maintenance. On top of that, they also add a bit of a ‘wow’ factor to your outfit.

Paper bag trousers

If you can’t bear the thought of traditional, black business trousers, then paper bag trousers are a great alternative. Not only are they a unique way of wearing tailoring, but they are always flattering on your waist. They come in a variety of colours and options, so you can add real diversity to your wardrobe.

Bright bursts of colour

We’re no longer in the tired, by-gone eras of polyester navy suits, although some of your colleagues may still be adhering to these instructions. Adding bright bursts of colour reminds you that, just because you’re at work, you don’t have to stick to dull and drab attire. Even if a brightly-coloured blouse feels a bit too much, or you’re too scared to wear colourful trousers, letting your shoes do the talking could be the balance you need.

Style up your skirt

Many businesses ask that you wear a skirt that is no shorter than knee length, which can initially feel quite limiting. However, by choosing a pencil skirt that has interesting or vibrant details can help to style up this otherwise quite plain business dress detail. If it’s possible, you might want to avoid pencil skirts altogether; particularly if you don’t feel confident in them. A longer, more flowing skirt could be a far more stylish and flattering option for you.

Many of us remember shopping for a business suit when we got our first jobs, and most of the time, it was probably a black blazer and black trousers number. After a few years in the office, many of us grow tired of the more traditional business dress rules, feeling that life could be much more fun if we experimented with colour, texture and cut.