Whose style do you admire the most?
That’s a hard one! At the moment I’d have to say Victoria Beckham. Her style has developed and I love how she keeps it clean, sharp and stylish - always totally immaculate! I quite like classic lines and clean cut tailoring with a modern twist, so she would be my choice at the moment. I always think: New York Sleek with Parisienne Chic! Having said that, I tend to take a little bit of flair from a number of people and I think our style should definitely still reflect our own personalities.
What has been your worst office fashion faux pas?
I bought a pair of trousers I absolutely loved the shape of and was dressed to impress for a meeting that afternoon! Minutes before I was due to leave, I sat down to hear a huge rip! You couldn’t have scripted it any better! So now I always carry a ‘Roll-up Dress’ – an outfit I can put in my handbag that is ready to go in times of emergency! Always keep something with you in case your ‘dress to impress’ outfit needs replacing fast. In terms of general faux pas, I would say avoid dressing to look on trend just for the sake of it – always dress to suit your shape, then your confidence will truly exude.
Should office wear be fashionable or functional?
Definitely both. With a little thought, one can have a wardrobe that is not just fashionable, but functional too. I feel like you can’t be too ‘fashion forward’ for work as you want to command a certain presence and if you focus purely on following trends, you run the risk of losing credibility in the work place. You need clothes that make you look and feel great, whilst allowing you to get the job done. Well-tailored classic pieces, and smart dress takes away all of the trouble of getting ready in the morning - a pair of tights and some great shoes and you’re set!
