Office Fashion: Is It Time To Update Your Look?

SharpHeels Style Guideline

Don’t make an office fashion flub—know when it’s time to update your look. Anything older than 10 years, unless it’s a gorgeous, classic Chanel suit, is outdated—and it’s absolutely time to refresh your look.

Good example: The classic comedy Nine to Five, released in 1980, starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, and tells the tale of three working women with diverse skills and personalities who rally together to change a dysfunctional business.

While the hilarious subject matter will never get old, and this is an entertaining film that should be watched over and over again, the styles these actresses wore in this 1980s classic are definitely outmoded, and should not be replicated today. Instead, gain inspiration from how these big stars are dressing now:

• Jane Fonda – an amazingly beautiful woman, she always looks chic and sophisticated. We’ll share some coat and jacket dresses that cinched at the waist for a flattering silhouette.

• Lily Tomlin – an Emmy- and Tony-winner, as well as being an Oscar-nominated actress, she always looks both professional and absolutely appropriate for the event she’s attending—while doing it with a casual ease.

We’ll also look at some of our favorite television characters for added style inspiration:

TV Inspiration:

• Coastal Chic – Andie McDowell plays Olivia Lockhart, a municipal court judge in Cedar Cove (Hallmark Channel).
• Executive Leadership – Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Vice President Selina Meyer in HBO’s Veep.
• Courtroom Power – Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick in CBS’s The Good Wife.
• Bold Sophistication – Dana Delany stars as Megan Hunt in ABC’s Body of Proof.