How to Dress for the Business/Formal Workplace in 10 Easy Steps

When you’re dressing for the day, first select the suit or jacket dress that you’re going to wear. If you’re wearing a jacket dress, you’ll only have two major pieces of clothing, but if you’re wearing a suit for the day, select a shell or blouse to wear with it. Petites especially may want to think twice before wearing a blouse that's ruffled because the ruffles may be perceived as too girlish at work.

Even if you think that you’ll be keeping the suit jacket buttoned up all day, at least wear a shell. When you raise your arms, the bottom of your jacket may also raise above your waist, and if you’re not wearing anything under the jacket, your bare midriff will show.