Looking too business-y is not your cup of tea? Fear not, milady. There are countless of ways to level down a formal outfit. How many times have you wanted to wear that structured blazer to your dinner date, but feared you’d look like you were being interviewed for a job at a bank? And how many times have you wanted to wear those tapered trousers while clubbing but avoided doing so for dress-code purposes? If the answer to these questions is too many times than this article is just for you.
The good news is that you’re not the only one wanting to dress down your corporate outfit a notch. The bad news is, you’re going to have to let go of some preconceived stereotypes in order to let yourself go. And here’s how:
- Think outside the box. In other words, change the use of one piece. For example, don’t just wear your blazer on top of matching trousers; pick a long blazer and wear it as a dress instead.
- That said, a blazer can also serve as a complement to a little dress. Throw on a pair of sneakers to the mix and you’re golden.
- A white button-down blouse doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going for the interview of your life. You can also pair it with high-waisted wide-legged trousers and tie it in a knot so you can reveal a little flesh.
- Don’t know how to dress down your tailored trousers? Just pair them with a statement colorful top and let the upper part do all the talking.
- Mom jeans can dress down almost any outfit. So pick a colorful shirt and add it to the mix to pull off the blazé style.
- Prints can break any formality you do not desire. So, pick a leopard pantsuit and watch it turn your look from formal to casual in no time.
Cindy Menassa
