I had stylists critique 5 of my go-to outfits. Here's how they'd make my colorful looks more flattering and tasteful.
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By: Casey Clark
Stylists critiqued my go-to outfits to help them look more business casual and professional.
The stylists said I should look for pieces with more structure to accentuate my waist and curves.
They suggested I add more neutral colors to my wardrobe with accessories or a single clothing piece.
I'm a 22-year-old freelance writer living in New York City and I love to express myself through color.
Most of my outfits have color, especially pink because it makes me feel happy and more confident — I even dyed my hair pink.
I've never been afraid to express my style in a workplace setting. I've worn bright-pink outfits to the office and a face full of glitter because I like it and, at the end of the day, it doesn't affect my job performance.
With that said, as I start to "adult," I think it's important to learn ways to make my colorful outfits look more tasteful and professional for situations when a neon-pink dress won't cut it.
To help, I asked stylists, Holly Katz, Maggie Gillette, and Leena Alsulaiman to give me advice on how to upgrade my looks.