Need new ideas on what to wear to work this season? Curating an elegant work wardrobe is an art form. But luckily, you don’t have to be an experienced stylist to learn the ropes. You just have to know the formula for perfect work outfits. First and foremost, you want to take an honest look at what you already own. Do you…
Work Outfit
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Work Outfit #1
Thought you couldn't wear patent red thigh-skimmers to the office? Think again. Tone 'em down with a neutral, princess-sleeved blazer and demure turtleneck dress.
Wool Blazer With Full Sleeves, $129 at Zara; High Neck Dress, $39.90 at Zara; Gathered Leather Over the Knee High Heel Boots, $159 at Zara
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Work Outfit #2
Nine-to-five pajama dressing requires simple patterns and (relatively) structured separates. (And a sleek updo. And statement earrings.)
Creased Trousers, $95 at & Other Stories; Petit Flower Shirt, $65 at & Other Stories; Slipper Leather Loafers, $125 at & Other Stories
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Work Outfit #3
Combat trouser fatigue with an oh-so-2017 slitted, center-seam pair. Sub your neutral knit for one with fun 3D appliqués; swap your worn-out black ankle boots for a satiny crimson pair.
Little Moon Imperata Pant, $150 at Aritizia; Little Moon Caleana Sweater, $185 at Aritzia
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Work Outfit #4
Per Mona Kowalska of A Détacher, wear your cardigan as a standalone top and pair it with wide-leg pants. For a less obtrusive look, go tonal.
Wool Trousers With Turn-Ups, $125 at COS; Ribbed Merino-Wool Cardigan, $99 at COS
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Work Outfit #5
Two #trending patterns, one killer office outfit.
Checked Trousers, $49.90 at Zara; Striped Blouse With Belt, $39.90 at Zara
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Work Outfit #6
A chiffon maxi dress covers all your non-nine-to-five bits and won't pinch your tummy as you're working. If you're not one for millennial pink, this dress also comes in navy blue (with subtle floral accents).
Chiffon Dress, $39.99 at H&M
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Work Outfit #7
If your dress code permits, masquerade a sweatshirt as a sweater. Find one with cute tie-end sleeves and layer it over patterned trousers and a classic button down.
Slacks, $14.99 at H&M; Sweatshirt With Ties, $24.99 at H&M
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Work Outfit #8
Lean into the 70s moment in a caramel-hued, strong-collared sweater dress. (But be sure to layer it over a black turtleneck, because HR.)
Skylar Sweater Dress, $168 at Free People; Jeffrey Campbell x Free People Pants Dance Boot, $285 at Free People; FP Movement Breeze Yarn Turtleneck, $48 at Free People
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Work Outfit #9
Ask any ballerina: diaphanous skirts call for slicked-back hair.
Tulle Ball Skirt, $198 at J.Crew; New Perfect Shirt in Cotton Poplin, $69.50 at J.Crew
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Work Outfit #10
Update a tried-and-true pairing: Couple an earth-toned, exaggerated hem midi with a ruched-sleeve button down.
C/MEO COLLECTIVE Bound Together Skirt, $161 at Need Supply; C/MEO COLLECTIVE Right Kind of Madness Shirt, $145 at Need Supply
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Work Outfit #11
You can never go wrong with a tailored dress-over-pants combo.
WHITE Knit Midi Dress With Chiffon Twist Detail, $67.50 at ASOS (For those above a size 6, here's a similar dress.); PRIORITY High Heels, $40 at ASOS
