How does a modern woman dress in order to convey authority and competence at work? You can spend all the time and money in the world, and still not get it right. Some of us, if not most of us, have been there and hated it. So, how can you know what’s worth investing in and what’s not? And is there a formula for this or at least a secret guide on how to dress like a girl boss?

Edith Head once said, “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.” But how can you dress like a girl boss, you ask? Well, Dubai-based fashion curator Suhina Kohli Bahl, who’s also founder & owner of Dubai-based fashion brand Curador by SKB, has happily shared with us her guide on how to dress like a true #GirlBoss.

SKB’s Guide on How to Dress Like a Girl Boss

1. Know Your Body Type and Embrace It

To be able to dress well, you must know your body properly and you must allow yourself to embrace it completely. By knowing this, it will help you choose the right silhouettes perfect for your body to highlight your finest assets.

2. Invest in Essential Pieces

You must know by now that undergarments can make or break your look. Do not compromise by wearing an ill-fitting inner garment to an otherwise fabulous outfit. And if you can’t help it, no guide in the world will help you learn how to dress like a girl boss.

3. Maintain Your Grooming

If you think that how you style your hair, how you wear your makeup or how you polish your nails is irrelevant and unnecessary to dressing well, think again. It’s just as important as finding the right shoe that matches your outfit.

4. Find Your Personal Style and Stick With It

Following trends occasionally adds a little fun and quirkiness to your own style. But understanding and sticking to your personal style will elevate your image and take you to the next level.

5. Forget Stereotypes

Gone are the days when suits are only associated with men. In today’s modern age of fashion, if you want to dress like a girl boss, you need a well-tailored pantsuit in at least 3 different colors. After all, every girl boss has several.

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6. Be a Rule-breaker

The first rule about fashion is that there are no rules in fashion. But a true girl boss knows how to appropriately dress for every occasion. Slip-ons on the beach, yes. Tank top and jeans in the office, no way Jose!

7. When in Doubt…

Wear a red lipstick! There’s just something about red lips that suggests authority and power. Find the shade that best compliments your skin tone and you’re good to go.

8. Attitude is Everything

Now that you’ve mastered your body and you have an idea on how to dress like a girl boss, the last thing you need to do is to add a little attitude. Remember: how you carry yourself is how you will be remembered. You wear the clothes; don’t let the clothes wear you.