The easiest way to pull off dramatic shoulders at the office
The easiest way to make an ordinary work outfit feel considerably more fashion-y? Start at the shoulders. Sculptural jackets, exaggerated shoulders and dramatic silhouettes are having a major moment, but bringing runway-level volume into the office requires a little restraint.
Niesner’s styling rule is simple: if one half of your outfit is making a statement, let the other half keep things streamlined.
“When playing with exaggerated proportions, it’s important to create balance,” he says. “Define the waist with an hourglass-shaped blazer or add a belt over a more oversized silhouette.” His other trick is pairing a statement jacket with sharp, streamlined bottoms, which keeps the look polished rather than overwhelming.
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