Work wardrobe essentials

If you’re looking for ways to complete your work look with this season’s power pieces, look no further.

DENIM FOR WORK
While denims are a staple in every trendy wardrobe, you can still get a fashion jumpstart by updating your look. Make a style statement – sport denim on denim in boyfriend jeans with a denim shirt. Your classic denims will always be in style, but if you’re looking for pieces that will be trending, look to the detail. Distressing, contrast stitching and biker panels are key elements to elevate your outfit this season. Pair with sneakers, sandals, heels or boots depending on your mood and the occasion.

‘Work wardrobe essentials are for every boss lady. They are key to making you look and feel like a professional powerhouse.’ – Oscar Phaswane, Jet Creative Trends Specialist

FROM BASIC TO BOARDROOM
Versatile basics are perfect to dress up for the boardroom or dress down for happy hour. With these key pieces in your closet, you are ready to step up to any occasion with confidence. So whether for a job interview, your first day at a new job or going back to work, you will need the following items to complete your look.

• The white button-down shirt
• Short-sleeved dress
• Pumps
• Pencil skirt
• Tote bag
• Cardigan
• Basic trousers
• Dark denims

POWER TO THE PRINTS
If you generally shy away from prints, ease yourself into this major trend by pairing with plain basics, for example a printed shirt with a pair of denims. The more adventurous can mix and match pattern, print and colour for a bold fashion statement – just don’t wear the same print from head to toe. Finish off the look with solid-colour shoes – whether sneakers or heels – from the same colour palette of the mixed-print outfit.

By TAUGHEEDAH ABDULLA-JACOBS