6 Women’s Workwear Looks That Will Make You Feel Like A Boss
From the most flattering (and comfortable) tailored trousers to oversized blazers that mean business, scroll to shop some of our favourite back-to-work women’s workwear looks of the season…
Look 1
How many times have you reached for an all-black look for work when you’re in a style rut? More times than we can remember. While head-to-toe classic black always feels chic and polished, swapping your trousers for a pair of luxe off-white pants (or even white denim if the dress code allows) will elevate the look with little effort.
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Look 2
We’ve waxed lyrical about the merits of an all-brown look many a time, from rich mocha to earthy chestnut, but we also love it broken up with black and white – it just makes things a little less formal and altogether cooler. Pair impeccably tailored brown trousers (The Frankie Shop, COS, and Reiss are top picks) with a simple white base layer and an oversized black blazer. Little touches, such as a tactile bag and a printed or fringed neckerchief, will add some personality while remaining smart enough for that important meeting.
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Look 3
Ties made an unexpected return to the runway last year in the collections of everyone from Loewe to Saint Laurent. Get yourself a high-street iteration – or even better, a vintage or charity shop find – and pair with straight-leg denim and a menswear-inspired blazer. The high/low balance of the look says, “I mean business, but not too much business.”
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Look 4
Trust us when we say you can be every bit as comfortable at work as you are in jeans and a sweatshirt –more so, even. The secret lies in the silhouette and polished basics: think loose slacks, a cosy V-neck jumper layered over a soft cotton tee, and smart flats that look grown-up but feel effortless.
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Look 5
We spotted this lace-trimmed blush-pink skirt in the summer and fell for it instantly, but it translates beautifully into winter too, as demonstrated by influencer and journalist, Billie. The trick is to play with textures and proportions: try a strong-shouldered cosy knit and butter-soft suede accessories.
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Look 6
Lastly, we love the tough edge these Jil Sander patent boots give to an otherwise quite corporate look. While the caramel and mink tones are quite conservative, the boots allow the look to teeter just on the edge of office-inappropriate.
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