Workwear

Carla Zampatti has always been a go-to for professional, flattering, and timeless workwear. Sleek, streamlined silhouettes and expert tailoring have become cornerstones of Carla’s workwear outfits. Streamlined blazers, tailored pants, and flattering tops form an important part of each collection and are adjusted to suit each season effortlessly. 

Designer women’s workwear

Many professional women, including politicians, lawyers and businesswomen choose Carla Zampatti workwear to achieve an elevated and elegant work outfit. The reason for choosing designer workwear is that the high level of detail and tailoring make the designs exceptionally flattering and wearable every day for season after season. Investing in designer women’s workwear is an investment that will pay off throughout the many years of wear. 

How to stand-out in your workwear

Workwear doesn’t have to be boring – experimenting with texture and colours can make your work outfits fun to wear. Selecting bold colours such as cobalt blue, pink and white are great contenders to work into your corporate attire. Adding a pop of colour is made easy through expert tailoring that is designed to fit the body seamlessly. It is essential to choose pieces that are suited to your body as you want to stand out knowing that your outfit is well-fitting and flattering. 

Bold prints are a perfect option to dress up your outfit and add an element of interest and depth. Carla Zampatti is known for signature leopard prints in airy georgette and lustrous satin, as well as delicate floral prints on jackets, pants, dresses and tops. Mixing up your work wardrobe can be achieved through selecting a capsule wardrobe by colour-blocking and adding a dash of prints. This will also extend your wardrobe to more possible outfits.

Best outfits to wear in the office

The best outfits to wear in the office make you feel confident, powerful and collected. It is always best to feel good in what you are wearing because this can translate into your demeanor at work. Alongside selecting work clothes that make you feel confident, it is also crucial to be aware of comfort and ease of wear. Many work-hours are filled with extended periods sitting down so making sure that your corporate wardrobe is stocked with pants in not-to-tight sizes and dresses that you can breathe in, is essential. You don’t want to be having to worry about your skirt digging in when your day is filled with work-related challenges. Clothes that can support you all day long are the best options. 

Statement tops for a Zoom meeting

As many people have transitioned to a working from home schedule as we continue out of 2020, worktops have become increasingly more important. As Zoom meetings have become common-place, also has the need to look presentable on-screen. Carla has created easy to wear velvet polo tops that are her personal favourite to wear during meetings. Designer work-wear also offers statement cuts and colours that high-street fashion lacks. Asymmetric necklines and interesting collars or lapels are an easy way to look polished on-screen. Depending on your career, printed tops can also be perfect to add some dimension to your look. 

Types of work pants

The pant silhouette is one of Carla Zampatti’s most iconic silhouettes. Carla's secret to a good pair of pants is by crafting pants in crepe- an easy to wear, travel with and style fabrication. Slimming on anyone's figure, the pants sit just on the waist with a zipper at the front. Offered in sizes from 4-16, Carla's pants are crafted in bootleg, slim fit and fluid:

1. Bootleg 
2. Slim fit
3. Fluid - palazzo 

Creating a capsule work wardrobe

Selecting your outfit in the morning can be a breeze with a curated capsule work wardrobe. Choosing a particular colour palette that you want to focus on for a season is a good way to start building your capsule wardrobe. For example, in summer, brighter tones are a fantastic way of elevating your look – choose electric blues, bright whites, or a splash of pink. In winter, darker and richer shades such as burgundy, champagne, and chocolate can be your go-to palette to create a seasonal contrast. Designer work-wear can also feature in your capsule work selection, as the pieces have been designed to endure the test of time. A blazer and a good pair of tailored pants should form the foundation of your capsule, and you can layer this with enough tops to last one full week, while also including dresses that can be selected once or twice a week to mix up your ensemble. Finishing off your outfits with a variety of alternating accessories is also an easy way to create new outfits out of the selects. Finally, alternating your hairstyle can make a big impact on how your colleagues notice your rotating outfits, as an updo can give a completely different vibe than having your hair down. 

Workwear sustainability 

One of the key values for Carla Zampatti is creating garments that can be adored and worn for years and years. As the movement for sustainable fashion continues, selecting garments thoughtfully is essential to ensuring that each piece gets enough to wear out of it to make it sustainable. Designer outfits are often bought for special occasions, but designer workwear is an even better investment as you are more likely to get maximum wear out of. 

Another sustainable consideration is the type of fabrics that you select – Carla Zampatti’s collection features plant fibres and natural fabrics such as wool, cotton, linen, and bamboo. Alongside the benefits of these fabrics, such as breathability, softness, and the ability to wick away moisture, going natural can also mean that the clothes last longer. 

FAQ

What should women wear to work in summer?

Dressing for work in summer is all about comfort and ease. Your summer work wardrobe is best filled with natural materials, such as bamboo, cotton, and linen. Carla Zampatti is focused on sustainable business practices and is proudly designed and manufactured in Australia. Carla’s designer workwear is sure to feature in your wardrobe summer after summer. Further statement offerings include asymmetric tops, structured crepe tops, and airy blouses. Discover your Zoom tops here. 

How to layer up for workwear for winter for women?

Dressing for work in winter requires extra warmth for comfort and practicality. Adding layers, however, doesn’t mean having to wear bulky jumpers – you can layer Carla Zampatti crepe pantsuits and dresses over thermal layers to keep toasty yet still stylish. Layering a blazer over your tops and dresses is a timeless way to dress in winter whilst not sacrificing your style. Winter is also an opportunity to wear luxurious winter outerwear such as coats and trenches. 

Where to buy Carla Zampatti workwear?

Carla Zampatti workwear, including workwear dresses, can be bought in-store at our multiple boutiques and David Jones concessions or on the Carla Zampatti online store. Workwear edits are featured in the weekly newsletter and can be subscribed to here. 

What are some wardrobe staples for women’s clothing for work?

The top workwear essential to have in your wardrobe is a tailored and fitted blazer. Carla Zampatti jackets and blazers are expertly crafted to follow the body’s contours and create the lusted-after hourglass shape. A wardrobe staple in every woman’s wardrobe is a black or navy blazer – these can easily be worn throughout the year, and are designed to feature in your corporate capsule closet year after year. To pair with your blazer, a pair of pants in the same material is a wise choice, as combining the two will create a powerful set. Carla Zampatti creates new workwear essentials every season and purposely selects matching crepes to make blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses out of. 

What to wear working from home?

The impact that 2020 had on work-life has changed the work situations of many people worldwide – and also the fashion industry as a whole. The impact of working from home has caused corporate-wear to be re-thought – as comfort and relaxed fits became more wearable and desired. One of the most popular Carla Zampatti garments are wide leg palazzo pants in signature crepe that are crease-resistant and comfortable to wear all day long. Natural fabrics have also become a concern for many women, as breathability and soft fabrics are preferred. 

How do you transition work-wear from day to night?

A key tip for selecting workwear is choosing pieces that can be easily transitioned from day-to-night. Having outfits that you can elevate with a pair of heels or a fresh layer of lipstick is key to feeling great from 9 to 5 and beyond. Having a spare pair of heels under your desk is an easy way to elevate your clothes to go out to dinner or drinks straight from the office. Work-wear that can be versatilely worn out of the office is bound to feature successfully in your wardrobe.