Dressing for work in the autumn can be tricky. With frosty starts segueing into warm afternoons or miserable grey days, it can be hard to cover all the bases.
Whether you’re back in the office or you’re continuing to work from home, you’ll need some versatile work outfit ideas in your wardrobe to take you from mild autumn days through to the depths of winter.
So, if you’re wondering how to dress for work now the weather’s changing, we’ll show you how to navigate the changing of the seasons with a few key pieces – smart skirts and stylish trousers – ensuring you stay cool when you need to and keep warm when it gets chilly.
The wide-leg trouser
Wide-leg trousers equal supreme comfort and look fantastic dressed up or down. These wide-leg check trousers have a hint of elastic at the waist to smooth over any lumps and ensure a comfortable fit. On warmer days, a crisp white tee, blazer and chunky loafers or trainers will give you a casual but cool look. When it’s cold outside, you can team with ankle boots, a thin knit or cashmere jumper and a poncho or cape for a stylish extra layer.
The go-with-anything skirt
When it comes to hardworking autumn work outfits, a leather-look skirt is one of the most versatile items in a wardrobe and is perfect for transitional dressing. This gorgeous plum faux-leather skirt with stylish zip side pockets will look great whatever you wear it with and will easily take you from the office to dinner with friends. Plus, it’s lined, so it won’t cling or bunch up if you’re sat down for most of the day. Wear it with a t-shirt, blazer and ankle boots on milder days or with a black rollneck or cosy knit and opaque tights when it gets colder. And when the days get super cold, a long coat that falls on or below the hem will keep you toasty and looking super chic too.
The easy-to-wear trouser
A pair of trousers that you can just pull on and instantly look and feel great? Yes please! These grey checked pull-on trousers are made with a stretch material, so you’ll stay comfortable all day long. They’ll look fabulous with a mustard-colour silky shirt for autumn, or come winter this petrol-coloured silk rib crew neck top in our innovative Thermolactyl fabric will keep you wonderfully warm. Add a classic court shoe or ankle boot to complete your look.
The WFH skirt
Work from home outfits should include easy, throw-on pieces that are super comfortable but that also look polished and professional. This knitted skirt ticks all the boxes. With an elasticated waist and stretch elastane fabric, it won’t scrunch up or dig in, so you can stay confident and comfortable whether you’re sat at your desk or out and about. Wear it with this super-soft denim-look Tencel shirt in the milder months and then with a fluffy jumper when it gets colder. If you’re popping out for a coffee break, slip on some fresh white trainers. Heading into the office? These shoe boots and a blouse will take it to the next level.
The WFH trouser
A classic straight-leg trouser is a must-have in any workwear wardrobe. With their elasticated waist and tie detail, these checked trousers offer classic style and comfort for home working, but, paired with heeled slingbacks, are also elegant enough for the office. In milder weather, they’ll look great with a plain tee or bright blouse; or go for a snug sweater with a pop of colour in the colder months. This roll-neck sweater in ochre will really stand out on a video call, as well as keeping you warm.
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