All women fret a lot when it comes to dressing for work everyday. But if you just sort through your stuff, you're guaranteed to find at least three long-lost outfits that are due an airing.

So, getting dressed for the office shouldn't be issue at all.

If you think creatively, plan right; invest in some classics and accessories, you are sure to project a professional and competent image.

And yes, your personality reflects in the way you dress!

Add Style

Dressing for work should not mean leaving your personal style behind. The styles, colours, lengths and fit of your clothes speak volumes about you.

Kim Gross and Jeff Stone in their bestselling book, Chic Simple: Dress Smart Women say, "Your clothes say a lot about you.

There is a psychology behind clothing that speaks to the need to draw attention and a positive response. The way you present yourself, from your suit cut and hair length, to your heel height and style of handbag acts as a thumbnail sketch of your character.

From these visual cues, others make assumptions about your dedication and competence; your personality, habits, tastes; social life, friends and quirks."

Create a Look

So how do you go about putting a perfect wardrobe for work?

First, think over the nature of your job? Do you have to travel a lot because of work commitments? Or are you on your desk everyday? It is important to understand your professional goals first and then match a wardrobe to compliment these objectives.

For example, if you work in healthcare, you cannot be overdone and over-made. Sick patients don't want to see glamour. So, ethnic clothing, of course with style and good fitting can help. Sharon Miranda, HR at a leading firm says, "It is always better to dress conservative for work.

That does not mean you have to look like plain Jane without glamour and taste. What you can possibly do is present a professional and polished look. "

Be Yourself

The key to a successful working wardrobe is to dress better than your colleagues without anyone really being able to say how you do it.

Develop your personal style based on your body type, lifestyle, personality, career goals and budget. Discover what styles, fabrics, hairstyles, etc. will look best on you.

If you are not very sure about the right mix and match, learn to accessorise. A bright scarf, one eye-catching trinket, thin belts, classy shoes can do the trick.

Office clothes don't have to be boring - but just smart. Also, make it a point every weekend to plan what you are going to wear the following week. That includes clothes, shoes, accessories and, handbags.

"When we don't have good routines and practices in place, what should be a simple task becomes a source of stress and lost time. I make sure that I have six pressed and dry cleaned outfits, shoes and accessories for the upcoming week," says Jenny Crasto, HR manager.