7 Steps to Modern Power Dressing for Women

There are plenty of ways to dress like the powerful women without having a 90’s throwback moment.  These tips allow the modern women to exude the power, and confidence in the clothes she’s wearing.

 1.     Be groomed- this may seem like a funny way to start a power-dressing list, but I can’t stress this enough. Cut and blow dry your locks in place, have clean not-over-done makeup and keep your nails manicured. The modern power dressing women is put together in every way.

    
  2.     Blazers- adding a blazer is the easiest way to smarten up your outfit with minimal effort. For a corporate look, pair a well fitted blazer with a pair of cigarette pants and pumps.

             

        

      
3.     Luxe Fabrics- you don’t have to stick to tailored pieces all the time. Fabrics like silk and cashmere are perfect for modern power dressing. There bit of a splurge, but look and feel fabulous. 

      

       

4.     Tailoring- a classic tip that applies just as much in modern power dressing is to wear well fitting, tailored clothing. Taking the steps to hem your pants or adjust the waist on a blazer can make a dramatic difference.

       

  

5.     Colour- in a sea of black and grey, experiment with colour where you can. Designers this season have been showing a lot of boldly coloured matching suit sets, so if the occasion allows for it try wearing red, yellow, orange or blue. If wearing a strong colour is out of your comfort zone, why not try adding colour in a form of accessories like your shoes or bag.

       

6.     Wear what you love- when it comes to power dressing you must remember this step. If you’re wearing something ill fitting or not your style- it’s going to show. You must exude confidence when power dressing, its all about owning the look.

      

7.     Time keeper- a fine watch says something about a women- I’m on time AND I’ve got style. Those two things combined scream power and confidence. Bolder, larger faced watches are trending for women, so skip the 1980’s small-faced version.

           

Above all, remember power dressing is about the right attitude, as well as the right clothes. Be confident, stand tall, and always smile. 

- Lindsey Kennerknecht 

xo