Corporate Chic Outfits to Save for the New Work Week

The new work week just started, and if you are still wondering what to wear, these Nigerian women just gave plenty of inspiration. From bold prints to clean, sharp cuts, they showed how workwear can feel fresh and expressive.

Here are six looks worth saving.

The Bold Print Statement —Sophia Chisom

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Soso wore a two-piece set by Ziurry RTW, a matching purple, pink, and black patterned kimono-style jacket paired with wide-leg trousers. She layered it with a white collared button-down shirt worn underneath. Her accessories included a matching patterned tie that ties the look together, a white top-handle handbag and white pointed-toe heels.

Monochrome Co-ord — Bimbo Ademoye

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Bimbo wore a sleeveless light pink top with button closures, faux pocket flaps, and a curved hemline paired with a matching fluid, high-waisted satin maxi skirt that reached the ankles. She accessorized with a hot pink mini top-handle leather bag. She completed it with strappy high-heeled sandals in a matching bright pink shade.

All Black Editorial Look — Hilda Baci

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Hilda’s three-piece from Emmykasbit was a pinstripe set. It consisted of a long-sleeved, button-down black shirt with thin vertical white stripes, a matching pinstripe overlay skirt featuring a wrapped waist and a dramatic, draped uneven hemline, and a solid black, fluid wide-leg pants layered underneath the skirt. For accessories, she chose a mini black top-handle bag with gold hardware accents. Her hair was styled in a short bob wig.

All White Done Right — Omowunmi Dada

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Omowunmi opted for a sleeveless cream-white vest with sharp lapels, an asymmetric wrap front, and a clean tailored silhouette. She paired it with matching high-waisted, fluid white trousers that fell over her shoes. She styled it with a teal top-handle bag that gave the all-white look a sharp contrast, and gold details including a delicate chain necklace and bracelet.

Navy and Sharp — Adesua Etomi

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Adesua wore a Loveladybiba sleeveless navy blue top with a deep halter neckline, corset-inspired stitching, and a row of button closures. She paired it with a matching high-waisted, fluid navy blue wide-leg pants that completed the monochromatic tailored outfit. She finished with minimalist open-toe heeled sandals with a sparkling, embellished rhinestone front strap and her accessories were a simple silver pendant necklace.

Power Suit Energy — Veekee James

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Veekee chose a stark white, double-breasted jacket with a high mock-neck collar, strong shoulders, and a sharply fitted waist. She paired it with matching crisp white, straight-leg tailored pants that fell neatly to just above the ankle. She chose a quilted, deep burgundy top-handle bag adding contrast, and completed with pointed-toe patent leather pumps in a matching burgundy shade.

From bold prints to sharp tailoring, these looks shows that great workwear does not have to be boring.