A uniform is the basis of every winning work wardrobe. Whether you're a doctor doing rounds or the next FinTech entrepreneur, if you're stumbling around in the dark, strip back and dress by numbers. Four or five solid, stylish items that you can wear in variations (dress + knit + shirt, say, or jeans + soft blazer + blouse) will ease your early morning routine - and, more importantly, send positive messages to others: I'm confident and I can pick up social cues.What we wear to work matters. It influences how others treat us and, crucially, how we feel about ourselves. Sloppy clothes = sloppy work and all that. According to research, when we first meet someone in a work scenario - the dreaded interview outfit - we have 0.1 of a second to win.Once you've bagged the job, don't underestimate what your clothes say about you. A chipper pink trouser or some intriguing layering, can be enough to pique interest - who's she?Hillary Clinton is proof that even if it doesn't come naturally, giant silver polka dots and tangerine suits can be conquered. Clinton is a fearless, experimental dresser who has arrived somewhere chic and vote-worthy - smart hair, sleek shirting and colours that don't make your eyes wobble.So how can you get it right when choice is limitless and the parameters increasingly fuzzy? Stop, observe and note. Identify a style role model and take care to understand how she gets it right. If your office is a style tundra, search out Yahoo's Marissa Mayer, Jenna Lyons and Sophia Coppola - all can flex a killer accessory.Take inspiration from others, but don't do it at the expense of what makes you unique.It's okay to care about how you look at work - success has many faces. When you play the game, and do it well, your clothes can make you feel powerful and confident. - © The Daily TelegraphTIPSTake your cue on what to wear from the boss - pay attention to the tone he or she sets with their work outfits: polished? conservative? casual? How your boss dresses says a lot about the company and what is expected of the dress code.Don't sacrifice comfort for fashion - pick work outfits that are as functional as they are fashionable.Dress your work outfits up, not down - add accessories that elevate your look.Let your personality shine through - infuse your work outfits with your own personal style. - Source: kyleneverywear.com..