Whether it's bright jeans, pastel knitwear, bold prints or Aztec jewelry, this season is all about color. Which is all very well if you’re lazing in the park with some Pimms or throwing parties on your rooftop every evening–but what about when you’re confined to the glass walls of your office, and the only sunshine you get is the Vitamin D from your Pret smoothie?
Luckily,
the designers behind Current/Elliott
have come to the rescue. Their leopard-print pencil skirt is
respectable enough to command all attention in the boardroom, but
naughty enough to cheer you up mid-spread sheet. Wear with a plain
cream blouse for office chic, and add a statement necklace for a
day-to-night look.
If
animal prints are that little bit too risqué for your place of work,
look to Stella
McCartney for an office look with a twist. Her blue chambray
dress with a Hawaiian print has a classic shift shape (with
flattering three quarter length sleeves) but the bold tonal print
injects some summer fun into a other-wise simple dress. Team with
nude courts for a glamorous look, or dress down with black ankle
boots and a leather jacket.
If
you want to stick to the neutral tones that saw you through winter,
go for some cropped trousers, like these ginger ones from
Current/Elliott. You can brighten them up with a burst of color on
your top half, and create a statement look by mixing up textures with
a silk shirt or chiffon blouse. Throw on a cashmere jumper when the
AC gets too cold, and trot around your office in a pair of strappy
sandals, showing off your ankles.
When
the only appropriate office-wear for you is a black fitted suit and
courts, try injecting a bit of color into your look in a way that
only you will notice. Think mint nails, coral jewelry, and pastel colored underwear. Even if no-one but you will know its there,
you’ll still feel part of the summer trends happening outside.
Hanky Panky do a fun selection of lace
underwear that come in the brightest of shades, and the thongs
are comfortable enough to stop you fidgeting in your swivel chair. Be
brave and choose the neon yellow ones!
