How To Elevate Your Office Wardrobe This Season
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2 weeks ago
And not a stuffy suit in sight
Bored of your office wardrobe? Not for long. There’s no need for workwear to feel underwhelming or constrictive – at least, not when you have outfits like these.
What Should You Wear To The Office?
That will depend on where you work – but for the most part, long gone are the days of the mega formal office dress code. Many working environments have thrown out the traditional suit in favour of modern (and oftentimes more relaxed) modes of dress. A smart blazer teamed up with jeans, a cosy knit thrown over tailored trousers, a linen waistcoat and matching bottoms, or even a T-shirt and chic chino can do the trick.
But how best to style them? Our inspiration comes courtesy of British label ALIGNE, which creates tailored staples designed to help women feel strong and confident. As the brand notes on its website: ‘We make clothes that hold their own — considered and assured pieces to live boldly in.’
We’ve teamed up with ALIGNE to bring you three ways you can take your office wardrobe from day to night, board meeting to dinner party.
How To Elevate Your Office Wardrobe
Dressed-Up Tailoring
Don’t fancy a full suit moment? You can still dress up with a deconstructed tailoring moment. This chic monochrome number plays with the classic blazer – a slick button-up from ALIGNE – but softens the silhouette with a flowing cotton midi skirt. Stylish yet practical (and ideal for those city summers).
Styling Tip: Get ready for the office with simple ballet flats or sandals, before switching to a pair of heels for post-work plans.
The Summer Uniform
Navigating a summer working wardrobe can be tricky – especially when it comes to unpredictable British weather (and whether your office has air conditioning). That’s where this trendy combo comes in: a sleek, tailored waistcoat and dark wash jeans. This unfussy, low-maintenance look is the perfect balance of business and smart casual.
Styling Tip: This outfit looks especially stylish when worn with an assortment of bracelets and bangles. (After all, you’ve got all that arm to show off.)
From Office To Bar
Master the art of playful elevation with this tried-and-tested duo. Your base line is simple – a blazer and jeans – and so is the road to quick elevation. Where your blazer remains a classic staple, your jeans can take on a statement role with the addition of colour, texture and adornment. And if it’s post-work plans you need to factor in, then you can’t go wrong with some diamante denim. A little bit of sparkle that doesn’t run the risk of drowning out your professional persona.
Styling Tip: Wear with a pair of metallic flats that match the hue of your diamante details. For finishing touches, try a pair of vintage-inspired black sunglasses and mixed metal jewellery.
