Chiconomical

 Everyday, I see hundreds of ladies travelling to work, wearing outfits that could very well be call the "uniform" of the working population in India. A shirt and trousers is what qualifies as formal wear, leaving little room for a woman to indulge in her feminine side.Blame it on the Valentine's day paraphernalia around, I seem to be putting together increasingly feminine outfits recently and today's outfit is just a little nod in the direction of what office wear should be. You don't need to sacrifice your femininity in order to look chic and put together. Haven't you seen those fabulous ladies on Suits that define power dressing? Well, I'm nowhere near close to them in any respect, but I still feel this is an outfit that would work well in many situations. A bright skirt, simple top and minimal accessories with pulled back hair make it a look you can replicate with most of the things you have in your wardrobe.

• Ruffles are extremely distinct and feminine by nature, so if your clothing item has loud ruffles, try to pair it with a more severe piece to make it more work appropriate.
• Don't wear something that has big ruffles all over to avoid the you know, cupacke with icing look.
• Pair a structured pair of trousers (or a skirt like the one in this post) with a ruffled top to get a balanced look
• Keep the accessories minimal, this applies to most office outfits as you don't want to be distracted by jingling pieces while working.
• If you are uncomfortable with wearing ruffles, wear a blazer with the top to add structure to your look. 
• Wearing a ruffled skirt to work is fine, but only if you manage to pair it with the right pieces, so as to avoid the tiered wedding cake look. Be careful, if the skirt has big ruffles, then the look can descend into juvenile very quickly. Its better to stick with a little but of ruffle at the end or small accents. 
• Finally, don't be afraid to experiment! You may need a few tries to find the perfect piece that balances work and off duty! Till then, keep trying!! 

Weekends for me are all about comfort. Yes, I'm fashion conscious, but that doesn't mean I forgo comfort and simplicity for fashion. In my world, fashion is being comfortable in what you wear, be it a simple pair of pjs or a designer gown. Its how you carry yourself that matters. Today's outfit is something you will find me in on any ol' laid-back day at home. I quite like how smart it looks (big fan of tucked in high waist skirts here!) but still affords me a great deal of comfort. Oh, and haven't you noticed, its blue!