Don’t take fashion inspiration from The Apprentice, and other autumn office style tips

In a column for Wales Online, I shared these style tips for autumn fashion ’15 in the office:

And here’s the full article

If you’re stuck, keep the base simple and layer on the fun stuff (that white shirt or blouse and black trousers pairing never fails, add an expensive-looking necklace in rainbow jewels or some interesting shoes.)

Buy your pencil skirt one size up and add a good belt. In fact, a good belt can bring most outfits back to life and into the workplace.

Layer well. Basic scoop-neck tops under fine knits, a skinny belt around a scarf worn long, cuffs turned up, makes old outfits look new.

Check out M&S’ wonderful no-peep shirts and never fear accidentally playing peek-a-boob with your boss again.

Keep one beautiful cover-up on the back of your chair for when the air-con conspires against you (nobody does their finest work in a bobbly cardi.)

Dig out your snakeprint shirt/heels as it’s going to be everywhere.

Colour? Wear more, it will make you happier. Or wear all black, just don’t mix the two, it dilutes both.

Sort out your underwear drawer and buy some nude bras.

Forget stilettos – you’re less likely to fall over running for the bus in chunky heels.

On that subject, you don’t have to wear heels. The shops are full of pretty pumps and edgy brogues. (Check out flats blogger enbrogue.com for ideas and solace.)

And never, ever take workwear inspiration from a finalist on The Apprentice. (NB. I’m talking those Mouret galaxy-esque dresses worn like clingfilm and the five inch heels. Soooo uncomfortable-looking.)

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