10 Stylish Items All Professional Women Need

Knowing what to wear to work each day can seem like a daunting task, especially if you are a recent grad or an intern on a student budget. Getting into the workforce most likely means no more Flash t-shirt and a pair of jeans (unless you work is a super casual place or your office does casual Fridays). If you have these items in your wardrobe, you are ready to rock the working world in style with these stylish items.

1. A dress that transitions from meetings to evening wear

While you may go straight home after a long day at work, you will occasionally want to go to networking events, concerts, or happy hours after work. You may not have a ton of time to go home and change, so having a dress that can go from office meetings to an evening out is an stylish items wardrobe for every professional woman.

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2. A roomy bag that holds every essential

Working women have to carry a lot of things with them on a regular basis. From purse essentials such as makeup and feminine hygiene products to notebooks and laptops, it is essential to have a bag large enough to hold everything you need that also looks professional. Try to get a black or neutral-toned bag that can go with stylish items so you do not have to change bags every day.

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3. Seamless undergarments in a neutral tone

While you may have been able to get away with wearing sexy undergarments in a variety of styles in college in order to show off, this will not fly in a professional setting. Invest in a few pairs of seamless undergarments in neutral tones in order to avoid awkward and embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions in the workplace.

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4. A structured blazer that lives up to your sharpness

There are few looks as sharp as a structured blazer. This look is timeless and classic yet very versatile and professional. Wearing a blazer can make you feel strong and powerful, like you can rock any obstacle in your way. It can be layered with dark jeans (if your office allows) or a suit outfit (skirt or pants). Blazers can also be worn over a white t-shirt or a camisole.

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5.  A classic and timeless piece of jewelry

While it is important to keep your safety in mind depending on where you work, if you work in an office, you will likely be able to wear jewelry. It is important that you do not go overboard and wear something that draws too much attention to you, but wearing something like fine silver, pearl, or other understated yet classic piece of jewelry can add a nice finishing touch to your stylish items.

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6. A white t-shirt that is not see through

A white t-shirt is a classic outfit that can be styled in a million different ways. It can be paired with a pencil skirt or suit pants. You can wear it with a blazer or as-is. Use costume jewelry to dress it up if you plan on wearing the shirt without a blazer or cardigan over it. A white t-shirt is classic and elegant yet simple.

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7. Camisoles for layering

Like the white t-shirt, camisoles can be used in many different ways when it comes to styling it up and layering. It can be worn with nice pants or a pencil skirt. You can also wear a blazer or cardigan over it. Unlike the t-shirt, you should aim to wear something over it, whether you choose something low-cut, sheer, see-through, a cardigan, or a blazer.

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8. Comfortable yet professional shoes for all-day wear

Many women loathe the thought of having to wear heels, while others can wear them all day without any suffering. Luckily for those who hate heels, there are a variety of options out there for professional yet comfortable shoes. Wearing shoes that you can wear all day is important, especially if you take public transportation and have to walk to the office.

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9. Button-up shirt

Whether you opt for a plain shirt or one that is patterned, a button-up shirt is a classic look that is easily one of the most professional looks to pull off. It can be worn under a blazer. You can also wear it with slacks or a pencil shirt. If you choose a plain or white shirt, you can style it with colorful jewelry. There are no limits to what you can do.

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10.  Cardigan for layering

Cardigans are a great item to have for layering over camisoles. You can also use them to layer over a thin button-up shirt, especially if your office gets chilly in the fall and winter or if the air conditioning is a little too high during the summer months. Have a few colors that match the other shirts or camisoles you own and switch them out for infinite outfits.

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Which of these stylish items are you going to wear? Let us know in the comments.

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