Much to everyone’s chagrin, Gen Z is entering the workforce soon. If you thought waking up for your 8 a.m. was hard, the 9-5 won’t be much easier. If you find yourself working for “The Man,” it can be crushing experience. To deal with the quick turnaround from sickly bum to serious business, there are a few ways to make yourself look at least slightly put together.
Comfy Shoes
For office jobs where you sit down for most of the day, comfort is key. While you might not be able to bring a spare change of sweatpants, you can maybe bring a different pair of shoes. No one should have their dogs out in their cubicle, but it’s not a crime to keep a pair of slippers behind your desk.
Add a Jacket
Any good outfit has some layers to it. For the office take advantage of this tactic and throw a blazer over practically anything you own. T-shirts, blouses or even a sweater for colder days.
Button-Ups
A simple outfit can always be dressed up with the addition of a simple button up shirt. Put it over any pair of pants and it can immediately make the outfit look more professional. They are great for layering as well. Putting a button shirt under a crewneck or sweater can give a corporate addition to a comfy fit.
The Messy Bun
The good old faithful of hair styles. Even though the messy bun is known as a quick and easy way to get your hair up, paired with some business attire it gives you the aura of “business woman on the go.” And no one wants to mess with a woman on the move.
Silhouette
While the fad of oversized shoulder pads has been gone for a while, it doesn’t mean you have to stop playing with your silhouette. The most simple way to do this would be using a belt to accentuate your waist. Another way would be to wear a smaller top with straight legged pants to break up the boxiness.
Dark Denim
Sometimes your good slacks might be in the wash of your just can’t be bothered to put them on. For a chance of pace, you can wear a pair of dark denim bottoms instead. Deep blue or black denim fits well with the colors usually found in office attire.
words_sal puma. photo_valeria barbaglio. design_marita gavioti.
This article was published in Distraction’s Spring 2024 print issue.
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