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.
1.
- 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.
2.
- 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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Add modern accessories with these silver tear-drop earrings for a polished finish.
3.
- Trousers, £35.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Shirt, £22.99, Stradivarius – BUY NOW
- Vest, £65, Monsoon – BUY NOW
- Bag, £21.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £34, Next – BUY NOW
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.
4.
- 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.
5.
- Cardigan, £16.99, Matalan – BROWSE HERE
- Neck tie, £12.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Skirt, £55, Next – BROWSE HERE
- Bag, £59.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £18, Tu Clothing – BUY NOW
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.