It’s all about the shade: if you’re incorporating yellow into your office wardrobe it should be worn in muted, sorry sock-your-grandmother-made-it-for-you shades. Neon yellow screams costume and accents your torso too much, but a softer yellow allows your jumper to pair with grey, navy and camel accents rather than compete with them. Material is key, too. Thin knits like fine gauge merino wool and cotton blends that retain their shape are ideal for year-round wear, but avoid chunky knit sweaters and oversized jumpers that don’t have a snug sleeve or leg – they’ll often start to blob out after a few hours. You don’t want your jumper looking like it wants to roll up at the cuffs or droop at the collar.
It should fit well, without being too tight.
While oversized jumpers are perfect for the weekend or laying around the house, remember that in an office setting you want your sweater to accent pieces you already have in your wardrobe, rather than hide them. Look for jumpers that aren’t too baggy around the chest and back, but that will still allow you to wear a shirt underneath if need be. As for the neck, crew necks are great for wearing under jackets and blazers, but if you plan on showing off a shirt collar go with a v-neck instead. Keep the rest of your outfit simple to allow your jumper to be the focal point. A pair of tailored trousers in black, charcoal or camel will match almost any yellow, as will a pencil skirt or straight-leg trouser. Throw a blazer over the top to keep the look sharp (yes, even if you leave it unbuttoned) and stick with gold accessories instead of silver. Because yellow is still a statement colour for your top half, aim to keep outfits simple instead of trendy.
Whether you have a meeting at the start of spring or you’re just dressing to feel like spring is here, the yellow jumper is perfect for 9-5. You want people to think you put effort into your outfit, not that you raided the candy bowl.
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