Shirts don't have to be stiff – 10 work shirts that will give your outfit pizzazz

10 work shirts with stylish details

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Going to work is boring (for most of us anyway), but that doesn’t mean your outfit has to be snooze-worthy too. Even if your office culture requires you to wear a shirt to work every day, you don’t have to resign to the cookie cutter white-shirt-and-pencil-skirt look. Here are 10 shirts that are not only stylish, but will also get a stamp of approval from your human resource department.

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Striped shirt with back knot, $49.90

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What looks like a normal work shirt looks edgy with just an addition of a back knot. Style tip: for Dress-down Friday's, just throw on a pair of denims for maximum comfort. As for other days, throwing on a pair of suit pants is probably the best as it gives more shape to your frame.

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Shirt with frilled sleeves, $49.90

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Jump on the frills trend with this work-appropriate frilled sleeved top. Style tip: match it with a pair of striped, baggy culottes for more texture and flow.

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Ruffle printed shirt, $89.90

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The flared bottom makes this shirt wearable as a shirt dress for a brunch date with the squad. Style tip: it's best to pair this shirt with a simple, white ciggarette pants (or any style of your choicce) but anymore than that would be an overkill.

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Striped off-shoulder blouse, $55.90

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Make your off-shoulder shirt more office-friendly by opting for one with straps. Style tip: bring out the black stripes in this shirt by pairing it with a black tapered pants.

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Oversized Striped Shirt, $45.90

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This seemingly normal work shirt has a bow detail at the back! Style tip: with so much texture and details on this shirt, you've probably reached your pizzazz-quota. So just pair it with a pair of hassle-free white wide-legged pants.

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Floral Embroidered Shirt, $89.90

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Don’t just buck the trend with the colour choice, opt for embroidery to make your work shirt more fashionable. Style tip: throw on a midi-length pleated skirt for a much more work-appropriate co-ordinate. Plus point, this shirt also does great with your weekend shorts.

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Miss Selfridge Petite Frill Shirt, $89.90

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Frill details can change the whole look of a shirt. Style tip: since the frills are the center of attention for this outfit, let it shine with a pair of basic black trousers. Or a beige one, if you are all about colour-blocking.

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ZALORA Collection Belted Shirt Top, $49.90

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Up your style game with a belted shirt. Style tip: since the shirt is already somewhat baggy and has locked down the 'flow' element in your outfit, pair it with something structured. 

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Pomelo Soho Gia Cut Out Shoulder Shirt Dress – Striped, $59

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This shirt dress can not only be worn as a shirt (duh), but also a strapless dress! All you gotta do is tie the sleeves around your torso. Style tip: if you decide to wear it as a shirt, throw on a long denim skirt and layer it on top of a white shirt for coverage.

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Pomelo Studio Vina Tie Wrist Striped Blouse, $30

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Gotta love the cute bow details on the sleeves! Style tip: a pair of black trousers with white trimmings (or vice versa) instead of a plain one, can never go wrong.

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