First of all, don't let yourself get swayed by the fashion items you see on other women in the office. The first step for anyone building a wardrobe is to take a long, hard look at their body type, because THAT will determine the best styles for them. Even though flat-front pants are trendy right now, most people look better in pleated pants. So be true to yourself first, before following the trends. Keep in mind that the horizontal lines we place on our bodies are the most crucial to our overall look.
Observers read horizontals first, then verticals.
So watch where your jackets end and where the hems on your skirts, pants, and tops hit your body. These horizontal lines should never be placed over the widest part of your hips, legs or arms because they accentuate the figure challenge and make us look shorter and heavier. Make sure those items are hemmed either above or below the figure challenges. You can never go wrong with classics. Classics are the best investment because they flatter every figure type and they're non-memorable.