How to Combine Office and Summer Wear – and Enjoy It!

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Tip 3: Choose the colors that are good for your skin undertone, eyes and hair

Most business fashion blogs favor neutral pastel colors for summer business casual. But pastel colors do not look good on everyone.

~ For those with a warm skin undertone (as many Latinos have), ditch pastel colors and white in favor of a yellow-based palette and off-white.

Tip 4: Dress to create a visual balance according to your body type

The goal is to achieve a harmonious look that flatters your figure with cuts and colors.

~ For example, if you have wide hips, don’t wear blazers with big pockets that add volume where you don’t need it. But wearing an open or tailored blazer helps to create vertical lines that elongate your figure.

~ Remember that light colors draw attention (and widen your figure) while dark colors have the opposite effect.

Model Nancy Rosales Photo courtesy of model Nancy Rosales

Third Golden Rule: have fun, and own it! (the smart element)

To me, “smart” business casual means bringing your individuality and summer spirit into the office. Have some fun! La vida es demasiado corta para vestirse triste.

Tip 5: Add color

Choose one colorful piece to add a personality to your outfit and enhance your best features.

Tip 6: Start with a statement piece

Build your look around a statement piece by combining it with other items. This way, you will always look stylish.

~ Ideas for men are “smart shirts,” a blazer, color pants; and for women, a patterned pencil skirt, a blazer, a fashionable top.

Tip 7: Accessorize

I love accessories. An accessory brings a splash of personality to your look and helps create visual balance. The option of removing it adds versatility to your outfit (more on accessories in my next post about dressing for networking events). Choose them wisely and creatively!

~ Think silk scarf or colorful necklace if you want to add elegance and draw attention to your face.

~ Think belt if you want to “create” a waist for a rectangular body type.

My final tip fulfills all three golden rules: wear a colorful or patterned unlined blazer in a light material.

I hope you now feel unburdened and inspired for your summer office look… And if you need more help, let me know! 

Warmly, Mara

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