Quite often the latest fashion trends paraded down the runways are far removed from the conservative, office environment. It is difficult to stay current with fashion trends, express distinct personal style and to stay conformed to a business professional dress code. What’s a working woman to do? Pay attention–because there are a number of hot, spring 2012, office wear trends that are easy to integrate and acceptable for both style sense and the boardroom.
Spring fashion is ready for bold patterns. Geometric designs, color-blocks and bold patterns are all set for popularity in Spring 2012–and can all be easily incorporated into office wear by busy, fashion conscious women. While office bound ladies are not likely to strut much of the futuristic NYC fashion week runway styles, there are easy ways to add popular, bold designs to the office wardrobe. Try adding a boldly pattered blouse with a white blazer and pants or to a black pencil skirt or black slacks. Consider also a geometric printed sheath dress beneath a solid coordinating blazer.
Crisp, clean whites make a bold fashion statement. Crisp, bright whites work perfectly in any office setting. Feminine styles have returned for 2012–and soft whites in a range of office friendly styles are a terrific way to keep up to speed with current fashion trends, show off a softer, feminine side and dress extremely conservatively in the workplace. Check out Ann Taylor or Jones New York for crisp whites this spring.
Colors speak out in 2012. While whites are trending in the fashion world for spring 2012, color will also share the stage. Both pastels and vivid colors, like tangerine and royal blue, will shine once the weather warms. Expect a number of chic business friendly blouses, blazers, and even full suits in a wide variety of colors from pastel pinks to super hot tangerines. If your office is not quite ready for a bold, pink business suit-add a splash of color with a feminine blouse or pair a bold skirt with a crisp white blouse.
Floral prints either add a touch of softness or a dramatic punch. Again, femininity returns in 2012. From subtle floral designs to bold, striking floral prints–flowers will be hot in the spring. Soft floral prints are well suited to the office as either a dress beneath a solid, coordinating blazer or as a blouse–but bolder floral designs are just as easy to pull off this spring in much the same way.
Bring on the bracelets. In the spring, feminine and sophisticated will dominate accessory trends in earrings and necklaces. Expect pearls and softer, more refined jewelry to take the stage to rule in earrings and necklaces–but, it seems that arm wear may provide the opportunity for bolder style statements. Geometric bracelets, boldly accented bangles, and uniquely designed wrist cuffs seem to offer the most opportunity for personal style expression in the spring. They are also perfect for office wear accessories to enhance more conservative dress. Look to local artisans through online shops like Etsy for unique wrist wear in the spring.
Spring is a time to start fresh. Make the most of it in 2012 by bringing favorite fashion trends to the office.