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Professional formal shirt design for ladies
Our latest blog discusses professional shirt design for ladies. Professional designs are shirts or blouses that are to
be worn in the workplace. At Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing, we offer a first class selection of professional shirts and blouses for women that cover all work places and positions. When selecting a ladies shirt it is important to consider the following:
Position in company or organisation
Type of job and location
Sizing and tailoring
A complementary outfit
A shirt that is suitable for your profession
When selecting a ladies blouse or shirt it is imperative to consider your position in the company. For example if you are working as manager or senior executive then consider our pussy bow blouse collection. Recognised as the female equivalent to a men’s suit and tie, the pussy bow blouses send a signal of power while still being feminine. Pussy bow blouses became wardrobe staples for executive women in the 1980’s and was a favourite of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. We offer two colours; navy and white. Both colours are made with a cotton fabric that includes 3% elastane. This provides extra stretch in just the right places and makes the blouses very comfortable to wear during the work day.
For those who are starting their business career we recommend keeping it simple with a quality tailored shirt in either white, black or blue. These colours work well with a variety of outfits and are both stylish and practical without being too imposing.
Location, location, location
If you are working in the city then our tailored shirts or pussy bow blouses are a great choice. However if you are living and working in the countryside then try our ruffle blouse collection. Our ruffle blouses have a strong equine influence and are the perfect option for country living whether this is for work or the weekend.
We have two types of ruffle blouses; ruffle front and ruffle neck. The ruffle front is our most popular design and is available in white, black, burgundy red and navy. Our other design is the ruffle neck blouse with matching ruffle cuffs.
Sizing Design and Tailoring
When it comes to sizing and creating a professional outfit, it is better to have a shirt that is slightly too big then too small. Our shirts and blouses are fitted and for those who prefer a more generous cut; we recommend going up a dress size. We offer sizes from a UK size 6 up to size 20.
Further a number of our ladies shirts are a cotton and elastane blend. The 3% elastane may seem small but makes a huge difference to the wear ability of the shirts. Also it can help for women who are in between dress sizes. We offer elastane in all our white and black blouses along with our denim blouse and blue blouse.
Never underestimate the importance of top notch tailoring when selecting a professional shirt. Poor tailoring can be spotted from a mile away. Our ladies shirts and blouses are hand cut and made at our Suffolk factory in England using the very best of traditional British tailoring. This includes single needle stitching throughout along with a split yoke and notched cuffs coupled with two sewn darts in the back to create a stylish silhouette. We also use only the finest buttons from famous Italian button maker Maribert and British button maker Courtney & Co.
A complementary outfit
It is important when buying a professional shirt that you know how to correctly style it with the rest of your business outfit. This starts with the colour of the shirt. We recommend buying a white, light blue or black shirt. These colours blend in easily with the rest of your business attire and you will never struggle to create a complementary outfit that always looks great. Stay away from brighter colours like pink, yellow or orange as these are much harder to style successfully .
The design of the shirt also impacts on your outfit choice. Classic tailored shirts like our white or black blouses are very easy to style, where the ruffle blouses or pussy bow blouses require more effort to create that professional finish.
With regards to the other items of clothing to create your professional outfit; you have several options. For those in senior management we recommend a suit with trousers or a skirt. Make sure the material is either 100% cotton, linen or wool. Stay away from polyester and manmade fabrics.
If you are in the countryside then consider tweed and if the work place is more casual than a smart pair of black or cream jeans will also look stylish.
Other Ladies shirts
In addition to our popular classic tailored shirts, pussy bow blouses and ruffle shirts, we also offer our elegant tulip collar shirts. These shirts are simple but very stylish and versatile and are effective with a number of professional outfits.
In addition to our cotton and cotton / elastane blended fabrics we also offer a linen shirt collection that is great for professional business attire ideas during British summer or in hotter climates.
Caring for your shirt
We recommend a 30 degree wash and hanging the shirts straight from the washing machine. Do not tumble dry and iron on the inside of the fabric on medium heat.
Conclusion
If you are seeking professional shirt design for women, then you have visited the right website. We offer a fantastic selection of high quality tailored shirts and blouses to suit all occasions. Further not only are our blouses perfect for business attire, but they are also equally versatile and can be worn for the weekend with your favourite jeans.
Price and Value
Our classic garments are always made in the UK from fine fabrics and are built to love and to last. They do not go out of shape or come apart after several washes so you can wear them again and again. Contrast this to much cheaper high street versions that end up stuck in your wardrobe after being worn just once, never to see the light of day as they were ill fitting or didn't survive the laundry. You pay a price up front but value is only apparent with the passage of time. The adage of ‘don't buy cheap, buy smart ‘fits here and you will do your bit for the environment as well.
Sustainability and Size
I cannot leave this blog without mentioning sustainability. It means many different things to many different people. It is well known that the fast fashion industry does enormous harm to the environment, particularly oil based fabrics and single use garments. You should consider this fact every time you shop for clothing. Here at WISC we make classic garments that are built to last from natural fabrics to help minimise our impact. They are designed to be worn again and again without losing their shape or appearance. Multiple use also means that they become value for money. We also make most of our products to order so that unwanted stock is never a feature. Size is also a factor in sustainability. If clothes fit well they will be used a lot and the issue of returns for ill fitting garments becomes redundant. We stress this on our site with our fit guide. Going forward we continue to look at ways of improving our sustainability credentials further. You should also always consider recycling or donating any clothes you really don't want or need.
We make a wide range of clothes, not just formal shirts for women
Here at WISC we make a selection of products for both men and women including trench coats and boxer shorts. All are made from the best material and manufactured to the same exacting standards. Our collections are on sale to view and buy online so why not pop onto our site and put something in your basket. You will be supporting British manufacture and of course they make great gifts tooFrequently asked Questions
Would you consider white shirts in a long sleeve style an example of a formal shirt?
White shirts are commonplace in the professional business environment and depending how they are worn they could indeed be considered formal shirts. Long sleeve style shirts are often quite formal.
Do you make all of your clothing in the UK?
Yes we design, cut and make all of our clothing, including ladies shirts , trench coats and trousers at our own premises in Suffolk, UK
Do you Ship Worldwide?
Yes, we ship to 40 countries including the USA at favourable shipping rates. UK delivery is free
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