How to reinvent your office wardrobe

MANILA, Philippines - No matter how hard you try to reinvent your work-appropriate get-ups, with you and your officemates following the same dress code, you still end up looking like everyone else.

The Ramp Crossings offers fashionable picks that may make you the best-dressed employee.

Start building your office wardrobe with these five work essentials: tailored tops in basic and bold colors, black smart blazer, flattering bottom (pencil, full skirt or trousers), structured work bag, and top it all off with comfortable yet stylish shoes.

You can also make fashion work for you double time with the Little Black Dress (LBD). A staple in every woman’s closet, you can wear this timeless dress on countless occasions.

Look out for intricate details — ruffles on your blouse or pleats on your skirt to give off a trendy yet put-together look. While structured pieces in neutral tones that showcase attention to tailoring and fit, take your ensemble from simple and muted to sleek and chic. 

Avoid looking dated by adorning your office outfits with a few high-impact picks. A burst of vivid color, like red, can serve as the focal point of safe black and gray work wear staples. Using a bright hue for highlight can make even your most subdued pieces totally in-style.

Try experimenting with colors, too. Veer away from the usual matches by trying out new and exciting combinations like blue and camel. A playful injection of color in your work wear will have you looking professional and hip at the same time.

The Ramp Crossings has branches at Shangri-La Plaza, TriNoma, Quezon Avenue and Glorietta. Like Ramp on Facebook www.facebook.com/therampcrossings.