"At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I've joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range. But perhaps my work wardrobe doesn't have to break the bank."
"Recently, we wrote about how the New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, pulled off the budget-friendly suits he sported throughout his campaign. And that inspired me to search for affordable ways to build my office wardrobe. Read the full story here: How Mamdani makes affordable suits look expensive and you can too So I asked wardrobe stylist Samantha Elise how we can get dressed for the office without racking up a hefty credit card bill, sending us back to the 80s or sacrificing personal style."
"We've all been tempted by a cheap pair of pants or a T-shirt that costs less than a cup of coffee even as we know the devastating environmental costs of fast fashion. Elise says we should spend a bit more on wardrobe basics, such as a black pair of pants or a trenchcoat. Pieces that you can pare everything back to are what I would invest in, because that's what's creating that reliable foundation in your closet."
A transition from student life to office routines raised concerns about expensive office-ready clothing like blazers and button-downs. Inspiration from budget-minded public figures prompted a search for affordable office wardrobe solutions. Wardrobe stylist Samantha Elise recommended avoiding reliance on fast-fashion bargains and instead investing slightly more in core basics such as black pants and a trenchcoat. Emphasis on versatile staples creates a dependable foundation that allows for personal style without large expenditures. Practical testing in a local dressing room helped evaluate how these investment pieces perform in real-world office dressing scenarios.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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