Ever thought of your office as a fashion playground? It might be hard to conceive but the ‘office siren’ trend is here to defy the boring, formal-wear rules. While some are indebted to the ‘latte dressing’ and ‘quiet luxury’ trends to fuel the convenience of casual formal wear with some flair, others may be craving a pinch of oomph in their 9-to-5 attires. While the ‘office siren’ trend matches the colour palette of the above trends, it’s a mixed bag of iconic, sultry fashion moments that involve figure-hugging shirt blouses, body-fitting blazers, pencil skirts, black stockings, pencil heels, and, most importantly, the thin, rectangular glasses or what’s known as Bayonetta glasses.
The trend’s lookbook was brought to life by Gisele Bündchen from Devil Wears Prada (2006) and every office outfit ever worn by Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green from Friends (1994). However, if you’re hesitant about the risqué quotient of this trend, here are six looks to incorporate the ‘office siren trend’ with daily workwear sensibilities. The idea is to ooze feminine, sensual girl boss energy while looking your absolute best.
Black is easily the best colour to create your version of the office siren outfit with absolute ease. Take cues from global icon, Priyanka Chopra. Sneak in the convenience of athleisure with the Miss Chase Women’s Black Viscose Solid Slide Bootcut Regular Trouser. Its stretchable material promises ease of movement. The bootcut pattern even has a side slit for extra flair and comfort. Pair this with a strapless tube top like the one from Urban Surburban with button detail and finish the whole look with a black overcoat.
When a basic pencil skirt silhouette doesn’t suffice, leave it to supermodel Kendall Jenner to bring a dollop of inspiration. At first glance, this may ooze ‘regal luxury’ but the two-piece outfit is easy to recreate. We recommend the Red High Neck Peplum Top from Kassually, as it cinches comfortably around the waist and flares around the hips with flowy pleats. It also has puff sleeves, which gives the office siren look some softness. Pair this with a midi pencil skirt in a similar shade of red – like the one below from Fiorucci, a premium Italian high-street fashion wear brand. The skirt’s made of top-grade nylon that has a comfortable stretch despite its figure-hugging pencil silhouette.
One can never go wrong when taking office wear inspiration from Devil Wears Prada (2006), especially when one of the muses inadvertently acted as a catalyst for the office siren trend. Gisele Bündchen’s character Serena flexed her office siren avatar by mixing her fashion prowess with the corporate dress code. Add some edginess to your office ensemble with a faux leather pencil skirt. We recommend the Jenna Skirt from Wolford, a leading global luxury brand specialising in innovative fabrics. This chic black Jenna Skirt is made from soft, stretchable vegan leather to give you ease of movement while you flaunt your natural curves. Complete the outfit with Allen Solly’s Grey Regular Fit Blazer with notched lapels. If you wish, add a finishing touch with a pair of rectangular glasses.
No matter the trend or dress code, a saree successfully jumps through all the hoops, so, of course, we had to serve some desi touch. If anyone nailed this assignment in recent times, it’s Alia Bhatt’s Rani Chatterjee from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani , the fierce journalist. While we’ve fawned over the colourful, chiffon ombre sarees, we loved the white saree she donned for her daily segment. Transform into the jhumka girl with the Off-White & Gold Pure Cotton Handloom Saree from Suta, a pro-sustainability, women-owned brand that blends contemporary silhouettes with traditional wear. Pair the breezy saree with a sleeveless, sequined blouse by Kaanchie Naangia.
Supermodel Bella Hadid shows you how to ace two of 2024’s hottest fashion trends in one go. If you’re apprehensive about the boldness of the skirt, we suggest going for a slightly longer option with IZF’s Grey Pinstripe Fitted Mini Skirt. Made with blended fabric, this A-line, mid-rise skirt is the perfect pick for days that call for semi-formal chic. Pair this with the Gen Z-approved Zink London Women’s Brown Solid Crop Top and a grey blazer. For the burgundy trend cameo, finish the look with a burgundy handbag.
If you’ve watched Friends at least once, you ought to agree that Rachel Green had a raid-worthy office wardrobe, every outfit just as stunning as the next. Undoubtedly, we turned to her to give us major office siren goals, and this beige blazer makes the cut. To replicate this outfit, layer a short black skirt and a white shirt with the Lacing Detailed Blazer from NA-KD (a Swedish fashion brand that embodies trends, comfort, and style). The blazer has a slightly oversized fit with lace detailing on the sides. So, if you want baggy comfort, you can undo the lace strings or tie them neatly for a cinched waist look.
Whether it’s for important meetings or a desire to elevate your work wear, the office siren trend is sure to come through to elevate the corporate aesthetic. Do bookmark this article to recreate your office siren look.
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The ‘Office Siren’ Trend: Let Your Corporate Girlie Shine Through
Miss Chase
Women’s Black Viscose Solid Side Slit Bootcut Regular Trouser
Urban Suburban
Tube Top with Button Detail
FIORUCCI
Midi Skirt
KASSUALLY
Red High Neck Peplum Top
Wolford
Jenna Skirt
Allen Solly
Women Grey Regular Fit Blazer
Suta
Off-White & Gold Pure Cotton Handloom Saree Without Blouse
Kaanchie Nanggia
White Sequence Blouse
Zink London
Womens Brown Solid Crop Top
IZF
Grey Pinstripe Fitted Mini Skirt
NA-KD
Lacing Detailed Blazer – Sand
High Star
Women White Cotton Poplin Oversized Shirt