I’m a stylist – 5 easy workwear outfits you need to save for inspiration when you don’t know what to wear

Collage of women's winter fashion.

COMING up with different work outfits is no easy task, especially during the colder months. 

If you’ve exhausted all your new-year-new-you looks, then we’ve got you covered. 

At this time of year you want to be warm, smart and still feel like your stylish self without sitting in your puffer coat. 

The high street is full of versatile pieces you can add to your wardrobe for easy office attire. 

From lessons in layering to on-trend knits in bright colourways, there are styling tips you can use to keep your workwear comfy, current and still cosy. 

Here, Fabulous’ fashion editor Clemmie Fieldsend shares five office looks you can rotate every week.

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Collage of women's fashion outfit: camel blazer, red sweater, camel pants, snakeskin boots, and camel handbag.
Add a pop of colour and statement boots to lift a neutral suit
  • Blazer, £109.99, Mango – BUY NOW
  • Trousers, £79.99, Mango – BUY NOW
  • Jumper, £29.99, Lindex – BUY NOW
  • Bag, £48, Next – BUY NOW
  • Boots, £45.99, New Look – BUY NOW

A neutral coloured suit is a brilliant investment that will give you years of wear.

By adding pops of colour and pattern, like this vivid red and snake print, you can create a statement look that feels current, even if the suit is a wardrobe classic. 

Carry all your work essentials in this large tote that’s a dupe of the must-have DeMellier Hudson bag.  

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Collage of women's fashion items: skirt, cardigan, handbag, shoes, and earrings.
This cute cardi and pencil skirt combo has a contemporary burgundy twist
  • Cardigan, £44.99, Zara – BUY NOW
  • Skirt, £29.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
  • Bag, £40, River Island – BUY NOW
  • Earrings, £12.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
  • Shoes, £38, Next – BUY NOW

The classic argyle print is huge at the moment, led by Claudia Winkleman on The Traitors and Victoria Beckham, and this cardigan from Zara is a must-have. 

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Pair it with sleek silhouettes like this grey pencil skirt and sharp pointed shoes. 

Add modern accessories with these silver tear-drop earrings for a polished finish.

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Illustration of a women's outfit: gray pants, light blue shirt, striped sweater vest, beige bag, and loafers.
A striped vest over an oversized shirt is a cool way to beat the chill

Layer your core wardrobe staples, like this blue shirt from Stradivarius and grey front-pleat trousers from New Look with a knitted vest. 

These bright stripes not only inject colour into a neutral outfit, but will lift your mood and keep you warm, too. 

Slip on some butter yellow loafers, which tick two spring-trend boxes.

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Collage of women's fall fashion outfit: sweater, coat, jeans, boots, and bag.
Smart jeans are a must for dress-down Fridays in the office
  • Jumper, £75.95, Seasalt Cornwall – BUY NOW
  • Scarf coat, £160, Next – BUY NOW
  • Jeans, £27.99, H&M – BUY NOW
  • Boots, £42.99, New Look – BUY NOW
  • Bag, £65, Fiorelli – BUY NOW

Dark denim is the best way to go if you still want to wear jeans to work and look smart. 

Coupled with rich colours like this plum scarf jacket and mustard-yellow jumper, you’ve got a cosy-yet-cool look for work. 

Pair with heeled boots to elevate your outfit (and height) further.

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Collage of women's fashion outfit: light blue cardigan, plaid skirt, cream flats, dark blue bag, and patterned scarf.
Take inspo from Claudia in The Traitors and rock a kilt

From the Dior and Burberry catwalks to the high street, kilts are a brilliant edition to your office wardrobe. 

Team with plain knit cardigans and style with on-trend accessories like these buckle-detailed flats. 

A satin neck scarf will add a touch of old Hollywood glamour to finish the outfit – try this one from Mango.

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