When we think about office wear or formals, the first thing that comes to our mind is shirts, trousers, pencil skirts, blazer, etc. Our mind never goes nearby the whole lot of ethnic wear options that are just as perfect as the western ones. Not only this adds variety to your wardrobe, but you also get to experiment with different styles and looks. In order to help you open up to new horizons today, we are going to share with you some of the ethnic wear options that you can at work and look just as professional as always.
1. Palazzo- If you are looking for something which is traditional yet very much different from the mainstream traditional attire then you can go for a palazzo. It is perfect to be worn at your workplace as these are very comfortable and airy and let you stay at ease throughout the day. For summers, cotton or chiffon palazzos are the best as these let your body breathe and maintain a proper air flow while keeping your body cool. Pair them with matching or contrasting kurta for the perfect summery look.
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2. Long kurtis- Long kurtis are just the perfect dress for summers, especially for the long office hours. There is a huge variety of long kurtis available in the market. You can choose the ones in different colours, contrasts and prints. But when picking out kurtis for your office make sure that the colours or the prints are not too vibrant. Also, avoid picking out kurtis which have heavy embroidery or mirror work on them.
3. Saree- One of the most amazing and versatile garments of all time. It is also considered as one of the best formal dresses of all time. But you have to be very picky when it comes to choosing a saree for a business meeting. You cannot wear a net or printed chiffon saree to work no matter what. When talking about formals cotton and silk sarees are your best pick. Also, stick to basic prints and muted colours which are suitable for the office.
4. Suits- Salwar kameez is another great option for your office wardrobe. The only catch here is the fabric and colour you choose. Again the best fabrics for office wear is cotton and silk so it is best to stick with them. Avoid wearing sleeveless at your work as it does not look very formal.
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5. Parallel pants- Parallel pants are back in fashion and there is no reason to stop you from trying it. It is perfect to be worn at your office as well. You can pick these in different colours and patterns and pair them with matching or contrasting kurtis. This look is so different from the others and is also a great change in your monotonous work clothes.
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6. Collar neckline kurtis and blouses- The best way to give that formal look to your ethnic wear you simply need to add collar neck to your kurtis and blouses.
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7. Khadi- Apart from cotton and silk, another fabric which is perfect for office wear is khadi. The good thing is that it not only apt for ethnic wear, even khadi dresses and skirts would look extremely stylish and chic for your office look.
