11 Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Freshen Up Your Office Day Outfits

With most people heading back to the office more often now (if not, every day), some of you might be in search of fresh outfit inspiration to give your work looks a new year refresh. Apart from the bold, power-dressing ensembles the runways have to offer, we can draw ideas closer to home by checking out fashion-forward celebrities who give some of 2023’s trends an easy-to-cop approach. Ready? Let’s get to work:

 1. A blazer and jeans combo may not be new but consider trying out an oversized gold-buttoned blazer for an ‘80s vibe. Here, Gabbi Garcia kept it classic all the way in a striped cropped top, chunky loafers, and a Celine Triomphe bag.

2. Who says you can’t wear a romper on your 9 to 5? Make like Anne Curtis by going for a collared version with chic details like the metallic GG monogram print on her Gucci number–pair with dressy items like her gold heels and leather Jackie handbag.

3. For chill days at work (or if your office has a casual dress code), get cozy in a cocoon-like cardigan and high-waisted flared jeans with black booties for added oomph. Kelsey Merritt may have nixed the accessories in this OOTD but feel free to throw some in if you’re feeling extra.

4. Jazz up your go-to black and white outfits with colorful accessories for a change, why don’t you? Kylie Alcantara presents a fabulous idea by way of a summery silk bandana and matching bright red shoulder bag. Just try not to get into a vacation mood with this one.

5. For those who like to keep it sleek, simple, and streamlined, look no further than Angelique Manto’s very put-together medley: black tank, white midi skirt, Louis Vuitton handbag, with white embellished pumps as the surprise footwear. Takes you from meetings to last-minute evening cocktails.

6. Think lace is old-fashioned? Give it a second chance and start by taking cues from Liz Uy who kept it on point by going sheer and making a statement with her prim collar and cuffed sleeves that injected a romantic Victorian feel into an otherwise nondescript navy trousers look.

7. If your workplace allows relaxed attire, you can get away with wearing casual dresses by throwing on a cover-up with lapels like Leila Alcasid’s chocolate brown jacket. Dress it up with gold-toned accessories and footwear like penny loafers or leather Mary Janes with socks.

8. For days when you need a little extra push, why don’t you go for a colorful maximalist look as an alternative to your monochromatic OOTDs? Try for a patterned statement blouse like Nicole Andersson’s or select a main hue and throw in accessories in complementary colors for fun.

9. If you’re in love with classic, feminine preppy style then the office is your playground–think tweeds and houndstooth–but instead of drowning yourself in them choose one accent piece like Martine Cajucom’s checkered jacket made modern with trendy knee-high Chanel boots.

10. For casual Fridays (or perhaps your office is inherently laidback!), pare it down with a sporty cropped top and jeans topped with a smart cover-up such as Pia Wurtzbach’s striped cardigan reminiscent of Breton stripes. A light overcoat or your usual blazer definitely works too.

11. Is your workplace throwing a fancy get-together? Or are you heading straight to a small fête after clocking out? Be strategic with your outfit by going for a statement piece such as Bianca Umali’s exaggeratedly flared jeans–similar items would be a draped midi skirt or leather trousers.

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