https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:53:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1208495 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:13:51 +0000 Susie 1208495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look beautiful in the outfits you show and this looks totally office appropriate. My office is business casual/casual so I can wear a variety. There's not a lot in my closet that can't go to work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1208486 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:03:19 +0000 Asingh 1208486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, thank you for such wonderful and insightful feedback. :)</p> <p>Lantana, thanks! And that's a great idea, I shall surely try something fun with lace.</p> <p>Periwinkle, even I'm big on bright nails and lips, and often try to sport pops of bright colour.</p> <p>Lisa, I have not really ventured into the territory of wooden accessories, but I'm pretty sure a stack of wooden bangles would add a fun, boho touch to an otherwise regu;ar business-casual outfit.</p> <p>Rachylou,&nbsp;pearls with plaid skinnies and punky ankle boots sounds so much fun.</p> <p>Kiwichik, you're right. A pair of earrings can make a huge difference to an otherwise boring outfit. And yes, who cares if no one notices, atleast it makes us feel good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207783 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:53:23 +0000 Kiwichik 1207783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the structure provided by the jacket and the duper cute top. Like you I am a bit of a boho fan so I like yo sneak in what I think of as boho elements in what I wear - sometimes it can be as dimple as a pair of earrings or the pattern on a blouse. Even if no one else notices - I do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207709 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:34:06 +0000 adorkable 1207709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore a very similar outfit yesterday and loved it - and I like your version even better than mine. Your shoes add some fun to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207703 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:29:39 +0000 rachylou 1207703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The "de-suited" suit look works really well! :)</p> <p>My current tactics... Well, my suits have funky details (leather lapels, sleeves with sewn in scrunch) and I wear them with shoes that lean to the funky side. For the site where a suit is too much, I guess my basic tactic is adding an element of polish to what is otherwise funky. Always a little bit of heel. Patent leather shoes. Next week I might try pearls with my plaid skinnies and punky ankle boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207625 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:23:06 +0000 Helena 1207625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very, very pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207621 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:21:19 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1207621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the outfit, and you look great,&nbsp;but not sure about the bows on the shoes in an office setting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207557 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:11:56 +0000 Lisa 1207557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this a lot.&nbsp; I find that classic pieces in bold colors freshen up an office look.&nbsp; Also accessories is a way to sneak in a boho vibe, especially with wood pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207553 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:09:30 +0000 Periwinkle 1207553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have also struggled with how to keep office outfits interesting. &nbsp;Color and accessories are key for me. &nbsp;I love silk scarves, red lipstick and/or nail polish and brightly colored shirts and dresses in "conservative" materials and cuts.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207516 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:38:19 +0000 Emily 1207516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Asingh, you always look so beautiful! &nbsp;I like this outfit a lot and it looks perfectly work appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207493 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:18:08 +0000 Golden 1207493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute, and you have such pretty hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207459 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:23:50 +0000 unfrumped 1207459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect use of flowy over fitted and structure over loose. I really like your creative approach to outfits; I'm trying to improve my ability to mix and re- mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207427 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:32:25 +0000 MRL 1207427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that outfit and it would work very well in my "business casual" office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207424 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:30:58 +0000 Jenny H 1207424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207420 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:23:35 +0000 Lantana 1207420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely, as you always do. I don't work in an office but I do occasionally break out my inner boho by wearing lace. I don't think I've ever seen lace as part of your boho style but maybe it's something you could sneak into the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207408 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:50:06 +0000 Astrid 1207408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great! I'm really glad I personally don't have to work within the office look constraints (yet). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207363 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:24:52 +0000 Sal 1207363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit.&nbsp; The jacket gives the top some structure and makes it very work appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/office-chic--how-to-avoid-looking-boring-at-work#post-1207360 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:06:26 +0000 Asingh 1207360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I like polished suits and well-cut shirts and pencil skirts, the boho side in mee itches to come out, even at work. So what if I can't really go boho at work, I do try to break-free from the office-y mould to add some fun to the day-today work-life.</p> <p>Here is an attempt where I randomly combined my sister's tapered black trousers with a floral grey tunic top and added a structured blazer, just so I was in line with the 'office-look'. I ditched black/nude shoes and gave my brown/beige ruffle ones a spin. And I carried my tan bag (it appareas orange-ish in the photo, thanks to the strong fllash), which sort of complemented the shoes. I also wore some cute bow earrings but forgot to photograph them.</p> <p>How do you manage to keep your office look fun and interesting?</p> <p>How do you like this outfit? To be honest, I quite liked it! </p>