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To Work or Not To Work?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCF chapter.

Don’t underestimate the power of business clothes. Only you can decide whether you look like a frumpy  (or the sterotypically overly sexy) office secretary or a Chief Executive Officer in your workplace. Want to include your personality in your professionalism? What’s stopping you? The first step you can take to express your character is by showing it through your clothes.

Throwing on a blazer with matching bottoms does not make it professional. Ask yourself: would you wear this around grandma? 

If you answered yes, then I’d like to apologize to your grandma.

Instead, you can add some edge to your outfit by wearing this:

BTW, your bag can either make or break your outfit. 

Simple and sophisticated. There is no better combo.

Don’t be afraid to channel your inner stylist with work clothes. Working doesn’t mean you have to lose sight of your personal taste, it means you get to challenge yourself to incorporate sophistication into your wardrobe!  

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Maddie is a senior Marketing major at UCF. When she's not writing for Her Campus or her personal blog, you can find her hanging out at Fashion Club or in OSI working on the Mr. and Miss UCF shows. Despite popular belief, Maddie isn't actually the tallest girl in the world. If you're wondering where you've seen her before, it was most likely at a #UCFBusiness event. Maddie enjoys loud pop music, scented candles, and any food with sprinkles on top. She often discusses the SNL cast as if it is a sports team, and likes to pretend that this is endearing. Follow Maddie on Instagram and Twitter!