Sophisticated work outfits to wear this season! 

Monday blues and weekend hangovers, memes about Monday on Facebook which circulate on Monday morning itself – these are some of the causes to be even crankier on a Monday.

Nevertheless not all is lost if you transform your mindset to play with fashion and take sophisticated style to work alongside a happy state of mind.

What to wear to work?

Here are some fun and sophisticated outfit ideas for work which you can carry off Monday through Friday.

Go for a classic look 

Depending on your profession, personality and work appropriate outfits:

Sophisticated work wear - Mix and match away, experimenting with stylish necklines. Have fun with fashion, using classy looks. Always wear at least one statement piece, it could be a fabulous fancy necklace or a luxe pair of statement earrings to suit your overall look.

Men inspired looks are trending big this season with super heels, pencil skirts matched with sporty luxe shirts, denim, sheer and prints. Adding subtle bling can transform the look from dull black, white and gray outfits into stylish work wear.

Wearing jeans to work is the most convenient and versatile option for many people but keeping it to a modern and professional look is vital. Stylise your casual business look with a smart feminine top (structured shirts or sheer women’s wear), a blazer (depending on your profession). Keep in mind to always wear a smart and comfortable pair of heels to complete this look.

Edgy looks for work wear can include adding colour in a creative way, which also provides a slight edge to your outfit. Mix and match statements for appropriate office wear while keeping it edgy and trendy. You can add a bit of your own style to each outfit.

Courtesy Shay international

Chic yet sophisticated work wear for the fashion conscious woman in Sri Lanka is emerging as many desire to be trendy. A fashion brand and store we adore is ‘Shay International’, a designer wear label by Shayani Alwis. She designs urban classy styles for every stylish personality whilst providing a pleasant shopping experience for the client. Shay international is located at 306, R.A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.

Text by Sandra De Zilva