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What to wear to work

May 31, 2016 17:03 IST

Take a cue from fashion's favourite celebrities on how to nail the ultimate corporate fashionista look.

Workwear troubles getting you late to office everyday?

Looks like you need a stylist.

We know that some workplaces follow a strict formal dress code, while some do allow semi-formal or casual dressing.

Worry not, ladies!

We bring to you 10 stylish workwear ideas that will take you from a boardroom meeting to an evening outing.

Check them out.

Amal Clooney

IMAGE: Steal Amal Clooney's staple workwear style -- a white high-neck blouse paired with pinstripe trousers and blazer, pointed beige flat courts and a classic black bag. Photograph: Eamonn MMcCormack/Getty Images

Kajal Aggarwal

IMAGE: Or throw on a black-white gingham shirt over a high-waist pencil skirt with a ruffled hem, just like Kajal AggarwalPhotograph: Kind Courtesy Kajal Aggarwal/Instagram

Eva Mendes

IMAGE: Ever thought of adding a cool, bright hue to your outfit? Well we think Eva Mendes's neon pink-peach pantsuit has so much style and OOMPH! Photograph: Kind Courtesy Eva Mendes/Instagram 

Emma Roberts

IMAGE: Not the experimental kinds? Take inspiration from Emma Roberts who channels a demure look yet subtly highlighting her hourglass figure in a form-fitting floral midi. Nice ankle-strap flats BTW! Photograph: Mike Windle/Getty Images

Alia Bhatt

IMAGE: Meanwhile Alia Bhatt shows us how to up the fun quotient. Here she's seen in a quirky printed skirt with a striped tee and a pair of cool oxfords. Don't miss the messy side bun. #Adorbs Photograph: Kind Courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram

Karisma Kapoor

IMAGE: And if you have to go the semi-formal way, take notes from Karisma Kapoor who's dressed to the nines in a grey kimono-sleeved shirt with a pair of black trousers and peep toes. We simply heart her braided ponytail. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Karisma Kapoor/Instagram

Dia Mirza

IMAGE: Nothing looks more elegant than a gorgeous piece of ethnic wear! How about a lovely cotton salwar suit with interesting prints, like what Dia Mirza is seen wearing. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Dia Mirza/Instagram

Sona Mohapatra, Vidya Balan

IMAGE: Give a fashionable twist to your sari like Sona Mohapatra (left) who drapes it on a shirt blouse with the pallu around the neck or go the traditional way with jhumkas like Vidya Balan -- what's your choice? Photograph: Kind Courtesy (left) Sona Mohaptra/Instagram, (for right) Gaurang Shah/Instagram

Candice Pinto, Sophie Choudry, Gigi Hadid

IMAGE: Sunglasses will see you through the sunny morning in style. Make a pick -- Candice Pinto's aviators, Sophie Choudry's round frames or Gigi Hadid's wayfarers (from left to right)? Remember, tints are in vogue. Photograph: Kind Courtesy (left to right) Candice Pinto, Sophie Choudry, Gigi Hadid/Instagram

Kendall Jenner

IMAGE: And Kendall Jenner means business and how! She just puts a pair of geeky glasses on. Wear a similar kind of frame at work and give off the 'I am too busy' vibe to your colleagues. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Kendall Jenner/Instagram

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