You can revive your lovely business clothing in your closet if you need some motivation to follow the return-to-office (RTO) policy of your employer. Even while there’s nothing cozier than kicking back in your cozy pambahay, we must all admit that we missed power-dressing and slaying the invisible runway in the CBD while donning our corporate gear.
In many aspects, fashion can be used as a lens to examine how societal trends change through time. We have been dressed from the waist up for zoom meetings for more than two years, swapping sharp suiting for plush sweatpants. For some people, these days are over, and according to Microsoft, 50% of CEOs say their organization now requires full-time in-person work or plans to in the coming year.
The question of what to dress to work is on many people’s minds as the world gradually returns to in-person meetings and office presences. Although it doesn’t look the same, workwear is returning.
Here are some local brands to check out to update your wardrobe before you head back to the job!
Here are a few work-lounge picks that you’ll want to wear repeatedly:
Daily Casuals
Even though they market their clothes as casual (just have a look at their name), many of their items are appropriate for the office. Examples include this pink shirt with puffy sleeves and this black off-shoulder top that looks great with jeans or slacks. Sheila Villanueva, a mother of three, created Everyday Casuals after working for 19 years in business.
In addition to their trendy designs, this local company should be supported because of their activism. They give to Save the Children every month, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “guarantee that no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday.”
SAP Apparel
This local company sells attractive, feminine designs that are affordable. If you want to look chic without going over budget, you may find monochrome dresses and jackets for less than P800, which is a big value.
To Metro Manila (P90 to P390), the remainder of Luzon (P100 to P455), Visayas (P105 to P485), and Mindanao (P105 to P485), SAP Clothing ships (P110 to P525). Additionally, international shipping is supported. To track your order, we advise making an account on their website.
Kamiseta
Kamiseta, a well-known name in local fashion, offers a stunning selection of business attire that will have you eager to visit your cubicle again. To find items like these that work great with a pair of stilettos or rubber shoes, peruse their Classic Workwear selection! The brand Kamiseta is most recognized for working with regional superstars like Heart Evangelista, who served as the company’s previous creative director.
Dress, Love Bonito Cheak Courtside
Here is a tiny black dress that you may use for a variety of events, including business days and fitness sessions.
Rib-Knit Jumper from H&M
This pink long-sleeved top is completely appropriate for both weekdays and weekends. You can wear it with a pair of fitted pants.
American-style Cropped Bra Sleeveless Top from Uniqlo
The ability to work from home without wearing bras is one of its best features, NGL!
This bra top from Uniqlo is perfect for you if you detest wearing bras as well. To support your bust without feeling constrained, it is constructed with soft cups inside. It’s simple to combine with your essentials!
Ribbed knit pants from Mango
These comfortable knit trousers are perfect for both lounging and working. You may add an oversized blazer to glam it up!
GoWalk Arch Fit by Skechers – Iconic
These Skechers slip-ons are cozy but stylish. They have a stretch-fit pull-on design with a breathable sporty mesh fabric. They feature a lightweight ULTRA GO cushioning midsole and a replaceable Arch Fit insole, making them ideal for long hikes. P.S. They are available in six hues: white, taupe, gray, navy, all-black, and black!
Key Styles
In this new world of workwear, hoodies and t-shirts are finding a place in the closet next to precisely tailored blazers, along with oversized shapes, elasticized waistbands, and hoodies. How are stores reacting? According to StyleSage statistics, online fashion shops in the US are increasing their variety of business casual clothes.
The average number of pants with the keyword “elasticized” has increased by 28% since May 2020. Pull-on pants have grown by a staggering 65% over the same period.
Wide leg is another term that properly represents this fashion. The wide-leg silhouette wonderfully suits our modern comfort-first mentality without sacrificing style in any way. It is a relaxed gesture to stricter tailoring. It began in 2021 when Stella McCartney displayed a blazer popping out from behind a sporty, oversized bomber jacket that was worn with extremely wide slacks.
This easy-going elegant pant was included in the SS22 collections from companies like The Row and Veronica Beard, and its popularity is clear.
Conclusion
Balance your time between work and play. In addition to working, everyone has the right to enjoy their personal lives, free time, and families. Employers and employees should come up with practical solutions that are appropriate for their workplace and allow employees to balance work and personal obligations.
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