Must-Try Fall Trends for the Fashionable Interns of DC

Usually, a business professional wardrobe for men includes, a few suits, collared shirts, dress shoes, and ties. While these rules may still apply in most internship settings, there are a few easy alterations you can make to liven up your look. Try replacing the traditional navy blues and greys with light baby blues or a non-traditional color like lilac.

Menswear On The Intern

Bloomsburg University's Nathan Brown, who is interning at the Peace Corps, has this personal style tip to share: “My personal style is actually pretty dressed up. So dressing for my internship was not hard at all, because I basically just wear what I normally wear. For me, that’s usually a nice pair of chinos or khakis and a button down, sometimes with a cool floral print.”

Womenswear On The Runway

Let’s start off with the ever-popular monochromatic pant or skirt suits. Monochrome is the new black. Out with the color blocking of the early 2000s and in with monochromatic masterpieces that make you. Don’t be afraid to go for rich colors that complement any skin tone well—vibrant yellows, corals, and violets. A creamy pastel never hurt anyone either!

Another way to liven up your workwear is with some subtle choices like: crisp tailoring, global prints and the tiniest of bags.

Womenswear on the Intern

Lucile, who is interning this fall on Capitol Hill, had this to say about her personal style: I like to stick to a few simple go-to looks so I can always use those when I’m running short on time in the morning.”

When asked about her personal style, Daysjar Wimbish, intern at Columbia Process Investigations, shared this: "I try to stay as business casual as possible, it makes it so much easier for me personally", says  

Alexis Walker, who is interning this fall with Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, shares this style tip: “I like timeless stuff that never goes out of style. Of course, I like to throw in more current stuff too, but it’s in small detailed ways.”

Suhey Ortega, intern at the Ecological Society of America, said this about fashion: "I hate shopping, so I try to buy pieces that I can easily mix and match with anything in my closet. Seeing clothing as a long-term investment helps a lot on a college student’s budget."

Dressing to impress as an intern is all in your ability to improvise with what you probably already have in your wardrobe. True style innovators go for key pieces that can easily be adapted to any seasonal trend which is why it is always important to view clothing as an investment that pays off in its versatility and longevity in your closet.