<p>Nervous about going back to the office after months of work from home? Make a striking yet lasting impression by power dressing. And you don't need to exercise strength and authority by wearing a power suit with stilettos; you could make a statement in a beautiful dress with kitten heels or a crisp cotton sari. </p>.<p><strong>Be well-groomed</strong></p>.<p>Ooze comfort and confidence by being well-groomed. It's not enough to be well-dressed; focus on how the accessories, hair, makeup and even the nails accentuate the whole look. </p>.<p>Celebrity Stylist Bharat Gupta, the man behind Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu's iconic fashion looks at Miss Universe 2021, believes in a minimalist look. "Going overboard and dressing to impress can work against some people. Basic hygiene, well-tailored outfits, clean footwear, a subtle scent, and ironed clothes are essential," he tells DH. </p>.<p>Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu wears an off-shoulder corset top with shimmery pencil skirt for a crisp look.</p>.<p><strong>Keep it stylish</strong></p>.<p>Besides a suit, you can try a shirt in a solid pastel colour for the summer with well-tailored trousers or a knee-length pencil skirt. Add a scarf, a watch, or a nice handbag/ laptop bag with comfortable closed-toe shoes as accessories to give it a stylish look.</p>.<p>"The outfit doesn't make you a boss; your attitude does," said Gupta. "The outfit acts as a catalyst to give you confidence."</p>.<p><strong>Put comfort first</strong></p>.<p>After the pandemic, with everyone now used to working in pyjamas and sweats, there is a demand for comfort in formal office wear. No wonder comfortable yet stylish silhouettes are now taking the limelight. </p>.<p>"Due to the pandemic, people adapted to the virtual set-up, so keeping that in mind, a nice shirt or blazer became a priority. Smart casuals also made an entry. The pandemic fatigue led to people taking it easy on their office wear," said Gupta.</p>.<p>Fashion now has to be a combination of both style and comfort. If you're confident in what you wear, it automatically becomes comfortable. "Fashion has to be a seamless part of everyone's lifestyle," said Gupta.</p>.<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas, wore a black embroidered saree to the pre-Oscars celebrations in March this year.</p>.<p><strong>Go ethnic</strong></p>.<p>Power dressing is just not about wearing western formals. One can also include Indian ethnic clothes if you feel confident and comfortable. A well-ironed and beautifully wrapped sari can also help deliver a powerful statement. So, while you may rock pants, blazers, and pencil skirts, there's no harm in going back to your roots and flaunting it.</p>.<p><em>(Gurpreet Kaur is a journalist who writes on lifestyle, entertainment and culture)</em></p>
<p>Nervous about going back to the office after months of work from home? Make a striking yet lasting impression by power dressing. And you don't need to exercise strength and authority by wearing a power suit with stilettos; you could make a statement in a beautiful dress with kitten heels or a crisp cotton sari. </p>.<p><strong>Be well-groomed</strong></p>.<p>Ooze comfort and confidence by being well-groomed. It's not enough to be well-dressed; focus on how the accessories, hair, makeup and even the nails accentuate the whole look. </p>.<p>Celebrity Stylist Bharat Gupta, the man behind Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu's iconic fashion looks at Miss Universe 2021, believes in a minimalist look. "Going overboard and dressing to impress can work against some people. Basic hygiene, well-tailored outfits, clean footwear, a subtle scent, and ironed clothes are essential," he tells DH. </p>.<p>Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu wears an off-shoulder corset top with shimmery pencil skirt for a crisp look.</p>.<p><strong>Keep it stylish</strong></p>.<p>Besides a suit, you can try a shirt in a solid pastel colour for the summer with well-tailored trousers or a knee-length pencil skirt. Add a scarf, a watch, or a nice handbag/ laptop bag with comfortable closed-toe shoes as accessories to give it a stylish look.</p>.<p>"The outfit doesn't make you a boss; your attitude does," said Gupta. "The outfit acts as a catalyst to give you confidence."</p>.<p><strong>Put comfort first</strong></p>.<p>After the pandemic, with everyone now used to working in pyjamas and sweats, there is a demand for comfort in formal office wear. No wonder comfortable yet stylish silhouettes are now taking the limelight. </p>.<p>"Due to the pandemic, people adapted to the virtual set-up, so keeping that in mind, a nice shirt or blazer became a priority. Smart casuals also made an entry. The pandemic fatigue led to people taking it easy on their office wear," said Gupta.</p>.<p>Fashion now has to be a combination of both style and comfort. If you're confident in what you wear, it automatically becomes comfortable. "Fashion has to be a seamless part of everyone's lifestyle," said Gupta.</p>.<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas, wore a black embroidered saree to the pre-Oscars celebrations in March this year.</p>.<p><strong>Go ethnic</strong></p>.<p>Power dressing is just not about wearing western formals. One can also include Indian ethnic clothes if you feel confident and comfortable. A well-ironed and beautifully wrapped sari can also help deliver a powerful statement. So, while you may rock pants, blazers, and pencil skirts, there's no harm in going back to your roots and flaunting it.</p>.<p><em>(Gurpreet Kaur is a journalist who writes on lifestyle, entertainment and culture)</em></p>