The office can be one of the places with a lot of unnecessary pressure. Outfits get scrutinised, hairstyles are thoroughly examined and in workplaces that are more traditional, your looks have to be in top shape in order to feel on par with the office’s sometimes impossible standards.  What is going to help you stay ahead of the curve stylistically and past office scrutiny? Among other factors, your choice of jewellery and accessories paired with a serious, tight outfit that demands everyone’s respect. In this article, we are going to explore accessory and jewellery options for Business Professionals in a traditional (or conservative if you will) type of workplace.

Golden Rules: The office protocol

In this section, we will go a bit more in-depth about what the office protocol means and, according to its rules, find the optimal accessories and jewellery to complement the outfit of professionals that take themselves and their careers seriously.
As a rule of thumb, tight-fit clothes are prefered in a business environment. They show that everything you wear is tailor-made for you and that you take the way you present yourself very seriously.  

 Traditionally, a sharp style is defined by a slim-fit suit for male business professionals or a skirt suit for females, paired with some serious, yet impeccable accessories or jewellery pieces. In the suit department, there is not a lot of wiggle room to express your unique personality. Thankfully, accessories and jewellery are an outlet to exorcise the mundane from the office and add a desired personal touch to your office look. In the section below, we will discuss potential options and accessory types for both male and female professionals.

The main Options for male Business Professionals:

Suspenders

Suspenders have always been out there. They offer a great alternative to people who are bored of belts or can be worn together with the belt for extra hold and style points.  They may have fallen out of grace but they are one of the top examples of fashion as they can be the essential missing piece to complete a suit.

Cufflinks

Cufflinks are not as neglected as Suspenders but are definitely as much useful and stylish. They come in many shapes, styles and materials! From gold to enamelled silver to steel and tungsten.  Ok… maybe it is better to forget about the gold option for the office attire, but the rest are still viable.

Ties

Self-explanatory as it may be, ties are an accessory that is so widely used that it becomes essential even though the purpose of wearing it is only decorative. Until now it has been an essential accessory that comes in many colours and sizes and you can easily choose the best one to pair with your office suit. Neutral, muted colours and calming patterns are usually preferred for the workplace

The main Options for Female Business Professionals

Bags

The bag has always been an important part of the female dress code. It is essential as it is a practical accessory and that can also show off your aesthetic values. Choose your professional bags wisely though, as they can be a decisive factor when it comes to your overall business profile.

Gemstone Pendant Necklaces

Simple Gemstone Pendants with a solitaire stone have always been a good option for the office if you do not want to draw attention too much but still want to appear chick. Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklaces have always been considered one of the ideal matches for pendants. They have some shine but are not excessive and the blue sapphire stone is very calming to look at. The same goes for the Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklaces. The Emerald necklace has a soothing non-distracting green colour and thus it is ideal to wear. Ruby pendant necklaces usually feature a deep red that is not aggressive to the eye. Ruby and diamond necklaces are best kept outside the office and reserved for work-related nights out like nights out with colleagues or work dinners and parties. In general, Gemstone Pendants are a safe bet when it comes to deciding what to wear in the office or in work-related occasions.

Gemstone Earrings

Gemstone and Diamond earrings are also a good idea that can match well with gemstone pendant necklaces.  Sapphire Earrings, Emerald Earrings and Ruby Earrings are all great assets for your wardrobe and can be worn easily at the office as long as they look minimalistic (i.e, they do not have a crazy amount of diamonds and gemstones that produce a lot of sparkles.)  The sparkle is very distractive in the workplace so it is not generally advised to buy items that sparkle a lot.

Final Thoughts

Creating business outfits ideal for your workplace is hard but, thankfully, both female and male business professionals have many accessory options to choose from. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all option that will satisfy everyone but If one follows the philosophy behind the office etiquette then great improvements will occur that will help express one’s individuality. Imagination is the icing on the cake in the quest for the perfect business outfit.