How to: Styling Denim for the Workplace

When I think of jeans or when anyone thinks of jeans you don't necessary think of them as "professional attire". Jeans are seen as a casual piece, something you wear for your casual days. When were used to professional attire we think of dress pants,skirts, or knee length dresses. How about transforming jeans and incorporating them into your professional wardrobe! Jeans don't have to be saved for your weekend afternoon's anymore. The right pair of jeans can make you look great and feel comfortable!

Looking for the perfect pair? If they fit this checklist your pair of jeans is good to go! 

1. The wash of the Jean: Avoid light coloured or printed denim. Dark wash denim and black denim are the most appropriate for the workplace. It's more professional and classy looking and will pair great with your other professional pieces.
2. The cut of the jean: Skinny jeans can still be worn to the workplace. To find the perfect pair make sure they fit your body's shape. Balance the look with more of a flowy top; They look great tucked into boots. Another great cut for the workplace is a bootcut or straight leg. They look great paired with flats or heels. They give the illusion of longer and leaner legs. Avoid wide leg or bell-bottom style jeans.
3. Don't follow trends: Skip the bright coloured denim, blinged out pockets or the distressed look. These are great pieces for your casual wardrobe but not for your professional look. These can be distracting and may not look like your taking yourself or your position seriously.
4. Fitted Waist:  Find a pair of jeans with a high rise fitting waist.
5. Styling the outfit: Now that you've found your perfect pair of jeans, now here's the fun part styling the entire look! A blouse or a fitted blazer can be great while paired with jeans. Adding a tweed jacket can add more feminity into your work look. Accessories are also great, a pair of studs or a simple necklace.



 

 

Blinged out denim- DO NOT

 

Perfect Outfit: Trouser Jeans

 

Wide-legged trousers: DO NOT

The perect outfit incorporating jeans



 

This video I got off YouTube is great because it's short and simple. Try out a nice pair of jeans for work next time!















source: http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/office-jeans-advice/2/