Top 25 workwear styles
Top 25 workwear styles
Woman and home magazine shows you how to add a few smart pieces to your classics for a sophisticated work look that won't break the bank.
Wrap dress
We all need the fail-safe frock option in our wardrobe that instantly spells effortless style and will transcend the seasons, thanks to its classic edge. Step up Nicole Farhi's wrap dress - great now with tanned, bare legs and wedges and stunning when the weather turns with black opaques and ankle boots.
Wilma jacket
Power shoulders have been modernised for the new season, giving structure and definition. French Connection's Wilma jacket does it the feminine way with tucked, rouched shoulders. Wear with a simple plain tee and smart trousers.
Shirt dress
Shirt dresses are a great way to stay smart for the office, while channelling a stylish look. Jaeger's Prussian Blue shirt dress ticks all the boxes for us: a chic shade, a classic cut, and a belted waist to streamline your silhouette.
Statement necklace
Simple ensembles can be instantly lifted with a statement necklace, so look to ethical jewellery company Made for stunning designs like this soapstone and recycled brass necklace.
Demi wedges
The demi-wedge continues to draw fans this season, lengthening legs but not killing your feet in the process. Look to Pied a Terre and these dove grey suede numbers with an easy-to-walk-in cone heel.
Block colours
Shun the typical black and navy winter shades and embrace the nod to jewel tones for autumn/winter with Windsmoor's silk dress. An embellished bib front will give you that unique edge - just add black opaques and court heels.
Windsmoor embellished neck silk dress, £169
Bow shirt
Graphic designs beat floral ditsy prints hands down thanks to their stylish, grown-up guise. Team this Paul Smith bow shirt with tailored trousers or a sleek pencil skirt for boardroom chi.
The heel
If you're embracing camel hues this season (and believe us, you should!), then a tan heel will work wonders to complete the look. We love Kurt Geiger's lace up shoe boots - they're dainty but with a cone heel will be a dream to walk in.
Nudes
Nude hues have worked their way from summer to autumn this year and By Malene Birger's feminine blouse with rhinestone detailing should be your first port of call. Team with a soft dove grey trouser, ankle boots and drop earrings for the full look.
Alphabet blouse
Camel tones are your fail-safe option for autumn/winter, so snap up Whistles' take on the look with its Alphabet blouse - sexy, sleek and smart, it will earn you compliments from all your co-workers.
Charlie top
Cerise, cherry and raspberry hues will make a splash on the high street for the coming season, so get your slice of the action from French Connection with this Charlie top. Tuck into a slim-line pencil skirt and you've got smart femininity all wrapped up.
Laser circle skirt
Full skirts - think swishy and knee-length - are making a return to the fashion scene for autumn and Phase Eight has a fab take on the look with this laser circle skirt. Keep your top half simple and fitted, letting the skirt do the talking.
Horse print blouse
Who said workwear purchases need to be block colours only? Team this cute Hobbs horse print blouse with a navy pencil skirt or ankle-skimming trousers and heels for a smart, stand-out look.
Tara bag
If your workwear wardrobe is restricted to block colours in conservative shades then why not work your accessories to the max instead with a super-bright tote. LK Bennett's red hot arm candy is a classic buy that will transcend the seasons and instantly give your look an eye-catching edge.
Transitional style
Snap up this transitional Day Birger et Mikkelson dress to see you through to the cooler months. Fabulous now with tanned summer skin, just add tights and a leather biker jacket to keep warm and style it up later in the season.
Oyster shirt
Versatility is what everyone should be seeking out for day-to-day wear and Reiss's oyster shirt nails it for us. Its subtle peachy hue is on the money for the season ahead and will look fabulous tucked into cropped black tailored trousers. Come the weekend, throw it on to smarten up the scruffiest of jeans.
Tropical print skirt
Stand out in the boardroom with French Connection's tropical print skirt this season. Team with a simple block colour tee or blouse and a pair of killer heels to complete the look.
Flesh-toned blouse
Feminine, flattering and with a stylish circle edge trim to boot, Jaeger's soft, flesh-toned blouse will look great for the coming season worn with smart, tailored trousers or a sexy pencil skirt.
Shift dress
Leave your little black work dress at the back of the wardrobe and instead shine in Mint Velvet's pretty print shift dress. Add a transeasonal trench now and revert to a classic military grey coat when the weather turns.
Gina dress
The ultimate figure-flatterer comes from LK Bennett's Gina dress this season. In a slimming charcoal grey, with a thin belted waist to nip you in and feminine collar detail, this is the dress worth the investment for autumn/winter.
A line skirt
Officewear doesn't always have to mean neutral tones; add some colour to your look with this muti-coloured skirt from Moschino Cheap and Chic. The full A-line style is flattering to all bodyshapes and the bow detailing at the waist will help to create a smooth silhouette. Wear with tucked in t-shirts for a casual work look, or with crisp blouses for a smarter style.
Boxy bag
Ladylike handbags are back, back, back for autumn/winter and Urban Outfitters is channeling the trend with a purse-friendly nod to the look. Snap up this tan boxy bag now to see you through the season.
Multi-chain necklace
Add edge to the simplest of outfits with this Reiss multi-chain necklace. Perfect against pale shades or navys and blacks, throw it on for an instant style update.
Loafers
Break away from the usual ballet flats and show your fashion-forward flair with a pair of loafers. This red Carvela pair hit just the right style note and will look fabulous with a pencil skirt and feminine floral blouse or trousers and an embellished cardigan.
Laser circle skirt
Full skirts - think swishy and knee-length - are making a return to the fashion scene for autumn and Phase Eight has a fab take on the look with this laser circle skirt. Keep your top half simple and fitted, letting the skirt do the talking.
