Kesha Shakespeare-Blackmore, Staff Reporter

Left: This brown satin jacket over flirty summer dress adds elegance to corporate corridors. Right: Add a cordierite jacket to this flirty skirt and voila! You'll be hip for Friday office wear. - Photos by Ian Allen/Staff Photographer

Left: This little muti-coloured v-neck top peps up this tailored pants suit. Right: A pair of slimming jeans and a cotton multicolored top are easy-going summer wear. But when added to pants or skirt suit, it transforms plain to plucky!

This summer the fashion scene burst out in , trendy cuts, flirty skirts and sexy hemlines. There were the ever-revolving frills, lace, and ruffles. Now that the season has drawn to a close, you are stuck with all the extra clothing you bought. But have no fear as instead of putting them away, incorporate them in your office wear.

That sexy little dress that rocked the fashion world this summer also can be perked up as office attire. So whether you are looking for something new or for a way to pep up your everyday look, we will show you how.

Slip a short jacket or cardigan over a flirty, mid-calf length dress to get the season's hottest combination. Strong accessories such as woven belts, a few long beaded necklaces or a strong bracelet at your wrist can add to your signature style or structure to loosely styled shirt and safari-inspired dresses.

TOPS

Whether accented by ruffles, laces or frills the sexy tops too have a place at the office. Instead of a plain pants/skirt suit, add one of your sizzling tops to create an alluring look for a plain suit. Also red is hot and adding a red camisole top under a black pin striped suit complemented by red pumps will create a stir as you step into your cubicle.

Metallic and animal prints are also evident on shoes, bags and belts and a great way to lighten up your style. They are the perfect partners for your whites and bright colours or earthy tones. They work well both day and night. However, for the office, do not overdo it, a trendy bag or shoe with a few metallic accents will add versatility and multi-faceted appeal to your outfit.

Source: www.dressingwell.com/topten.htm.

Pulse models: Racquel Hewitt and Nicolette Simpson

Outfits provided by Outre Boutique Shop # 3, Southdale Plaza.