Style Guide
What women should wear to the office
A well-chosen kurta with straight white palazzos, or a well-chosen shirt tucked into high-waist trousers — polished and comfortable for a full day. Below is the full formula our stylists use — the pieces, the footwear, the finishing touches — plus how to adjust it for your body shape and which colors will suit your skin tone.
The outfit formula
- Structured kurta or crisp shirt
- Straight palazzos or high-waist trousers
- Light dupatta or blazer depending on the dress code
- Footwear: Block heels, flats or clean loafers
- Finish: Small studs and a thin chain; a structured tote pulls it together.
Adjust it for your body shape
Hourglass — shoulders and hips balanced, defined waist
Play up your waist — it's your best line, so never hide it. Pick fitted or wrap styles over anything boxy — let clothes follow your shape. Avoid: shapeless oversized fits that erase your waistline.
Pear — hips wider than shoulders
Play up your upper body — draw the eye up. Brighter colours, boat necks and statement sleeves on top; keep bottoms darker and simpler. Avoid: tight, light-coloured bottoms with clingy short tops.
Apple — fuller through the middle, slimmer legs
Play up your legs and neckline — both are assets. Empire waistlines, anarkalis and flowy A-line dresses skim the midsection gracefully. Avoid: clingy fabrics or thick belts right at the middle.
Rectangle — fairly straight up and down
Play up created curves — your job is adding dimension. Peplums, ruffles, tiered lehengas and layering create the curves fabric can fake. Avoid: straight shift shapes head-to-toe that read flat.
Inverted triangle — shoulders wider than hips
Play up your lower half — add volume below to balance the frame. Flared skirts, palazzos, wide-leg trousers and full lehengas balance strong shoulders. Avoid: puff sleeves, shoulder pads and wide boat necks.
Pick colors for your skin tone
The same outfit lands very differently in the right color. Find your exact palette in our skin-tone guides:
- Best colors for wheatish skin with a warm undertone
- Best colors for dusky skin with a neutral undertone
- Best colors for deep skin with a cool undertone
More occasion guides
- Wedding outfits for women
- Festive outfits for women
- Party outfits for women
- Date outfits for women
- Everyday outfits for women
- Office outfits for men
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