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Style 24-7: Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks

These ensembles rocked the red carpet, and will certainly wow at work.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Make It a Floral Affair

Florals instantly feel springy. So even if your sporting your everyday khakis, throwing a bouquet blazer and you’ll feel ten times flyer.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Go Bold

Veronica Webb’s look is spot on for spring, it’s clean and simple but bold. Try this trend by working crisp white-on-white and adding in one standout solid shade sweater or overcoat.

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Slip into Subtle Patterns

If a full printed suit is too daring for the office, try a patterned pant like Selita’s with a solid tunic-style button down blouse and ease into the fulll look another time.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Try Office Appropriate Shorts

Shorts this short are not office appropriate however, with a knee-length hem this short suit is a great warm weather alternative.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Play With Pastels

Play up pastels layered in prints to soften up a structured suit.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Add Twist To Classic

Our First Lady knows a thing or two about dressing for success. Follow her lead and keep it classic while working trendy accessories into the mix like her metallic pearls and flats.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Brighten Up

Take it from stylish Brit Alesha Dixon and inject your office wear with bold color. Polish up the overall look with a crisp white button down shirt.

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Mix in Leather

Not sure how to pull off those leather leggings at the office? Polish it up with a button down shirt and top it off with a boyfriend blazer that covers up a little more than your average suit style to keep things sophisticated. Lighten up the look with simple strappy sandals.

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Put a Peplum On It

If you’re tired of the same old corporate shift dress, a similar silhouette with a peplum will transform the look.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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Spice Up The Silhouettes

Everything about Rosario Dawson’s dress is great. The color is super feminine and pretty, and best of all the shape is fresh! Mixing in new silhouettes for spring, like this midi dress with short poet sleeves will take the bored out of boardroom.

Celeb-Inspired Spring Office Looks
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