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Office Wear Online – Great Finds under $50.

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Do you know first impressions are formed within the first few seconds and it takes about 20 more encounters to undo a first impression? If a bad first impression was formed, do you think you’ll get the chance to have 20 more encounters with the same person to undo the image?

Don’t be caught off guard, always dress professionally and appropriately for work. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a contract, a temporary staff or a receptionist, you may never know who you’re meeting on the job.

In this post, we’ll share with you 8 work appropriate office wear items that can be found online under S$50!

the secretary office dress, color block dress

1. The Secretary Office Dress, S$49.50

Like the look of a short sleeved office blouse paired with a pencil skirt but want to skip the hassle of tucking here? This dress in faux two-piece style is a blessing! Look smart without having to worry about tucked out blouse. Plus, the pretty waist belt is included.

2. Red Trenchdress, $46.50

Love trench coat? Achieve a 2-in-1 purpose with this red trench style dress. Want to wear it as a trench coat by unbuttoning it and pairing it with your office outfit or casual outfit. Look smart for work by wearing this trenchdress and pairing it with the nude/beige belt (included)!

lady women work vestpumpkin coloured blazer

3. Deep V-back Vest, $39.80

Fascinate your colleagues and friends with this amazing and attention-grabbing vest. Pair it with a long sleeve shirt and pants and look smart and handsome. Ladies in the art / creative industry / job scope will love this artsy look. Pair it with a long sleeved top with a slim waist belt and a pencil skirt for a professional OL look.

4. Pumpkin Blazer, $47.80

Like colour block blazers? Skip the usual black and white colourblock combination and opt for this autumn colour (black on pumpkin orange). Pair this with shorter skirts to look stylish but be careful of your office’s rule on the length of your skirt.

sleeveless satin silky white office blouse with bow tielace blouse with peter pan collar

5. Pleated Sleeves Blouse, $34.50

This lovely blouse is a great steal! A silky white sleeveless work blouse with a tie at the neck. Look elegant by pairing this with a silky pleated skirt of bright colours or with prints.

6. Peter Pan Lace-dy, $42.80

If your style is the lace, crochet or flora kind, this is the one for you. Look dainty by pairing this with tulle or pleated skirts with a korean style hairband and some dainty pearls. Be careful though, as this outfit is sweet looking, it may command you less authority.

palazzo pantswide leg trousers

7. New Era Palazzo Pants, $45.80

Palazzo pants can be worn to the office especially when it comes with a button and zipper closure instead of elastic waistband. Tuck in a sleeveless white blouse, wear heels and bun up your hair!

8. Wide Leg Trousers, $45.80

Go vintage! Remember the era of wide leg trousers? It’s trickling back. Reminisce the past in this trousers which boasts high waist fit and wide leg cut. Great with (tuck in) sleeveless blouses.

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The Staple Statement – Black Dress

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Black Party Maxi DressBeady Eyed Dress
Heading for the black dress the moment you open your wardrobe? Oh well, who can blame you? It’s a no brainer and can never go wrong. The boutiques and online stores have been tempting you with their black collections. There are even stores which sells black items only (or mostly).

Besides, long gone are the days when black is a bad omen for Chinese weddings or for traditional New Year celebrations.

Have you wondered why black is such a hot favourite? (It has become such a no-brainer that nobody bothers to think about it, right?). And, why do we term it with such a heavyweight title: “the staple statement”?

You don’t have to rack your brains or lose sleep over it, we’ve summarized the 3 main reasons for you in this fashion blog post:

1. You can never look slimmer in black
This is the universal truth why black is such a popular/favourite colour with ladies from all walks of life and of any generation: Black is an amazing colour because of its reducing or “slimming effect” (don’t we love this word?). Have a little tummy (小肚腩)? Put on a black dress and a lovely necklace and all the attention goes to the right place. Have a not too flattering figure? Pick a dress in this magic colour (with the right cutting and style) and viola! – enjoy the compliments showered on you.

Corporate Ballerina Dress - A black dress for your corporate "slimming days" needs.

Want to look 5-10 inches less? Non-invasive, cheap and fast (or rather instant) results guaranteed! Try this cheeky solution: Look for a colorblock top or dress that is mainly white (or some other light colours) with an oval concave strip at the sides in black (or dark colour). From afar, you’ll definitely look like you’ve lost a lot of weight and trimmed a few inches off your body.

2. Play it safe with black
It can be pretty intimidating to decide on what to wear if you’re attending an event for the first time or going for a special function. If you want to play it safe, be in black – you can never go wrong with it. You may not appear outstanding but sometimes, it’s better to go unnoticed or be termed “boring” than attract the wrong attention.

Don't Look Back Corporate Dress in black

3. With black, it’s “anything goes”

Ever had the headache of matching colourful tops or skirts? Well, basically with black you won’t have such a problem because black goes with everything, even with black. You can be in black from head to toe but beware, this is going to be very boring.

If you’re dressing for casual outings or lazy Sunday, try throwing in some neon accessories to spice up the look or layer on with different textures (leather, chiffon, satin, etc.). If you’re dressing for work, decide on one colour/item to focus on. Say you’ve decided on a colourful belt, put on a matching heels and handbag that does not snatch attention from the scarf.

The Artist versatile dress
Go on, indulge yourself with a black dress.

**All items featured in this post are from Singapore’s Online Korean fashion retailer, MinistryofRetail.com.**