You hear the word workwear and you think dull, school uniform-esque outfits that you wear whilst you endure a boring day at the office, but your work wardrobe doesn’t have to be boring.
Stick with the ten workwear essentials below to ensure you smash workwear-chic every time.
A Basic White Shirt
A white shirt can be worn in a whole host of ways: tucked into a pencil skirt, over smart black cropped trousers or with tailored shorts and sandals for summer. One of the best brands for a white shirt is Equipment and a great addition to your workwear wardrobe
A Versatile Bag
The ideal bag is big enough to hold all of your office necessities and have: a zip to protect its contents, a handheld strap for easy carrying and a long-length strap for when you haven’t got enough hands for your coffee, your photocopying and all your ‘essential’ items.
Get the look:
+ J.D.Y Matt Leather Look Biker Jacket
+ Vince Little Boy Tee
+ ASOS Shopper Bag
+ Eileen Fisher Organic Linen Crop Wide Leg Pants
+ Ivanka Trump Floral Print Pumps
A Sophisticated Coat & White Tee
Get the look:
+ Ray-Ban Clubmaster Acetate Sunglasses
+ Missguided Double Breasted Camel Blazer
+ Wilt Base Long Sleeve White Tee
+ Theory Mustadio Wool-Twill Cuffed Pants
+ Expresses Slim Triple Strap Sandal
Ankle Boots
Yes, you may be at work, but the inner fashionista in you doesn’t need to suffer. Ankle Boots are perfect for livening up a dull work outfit.
Get the look:
+ Quay Coy Sunglasses
+ Six Days Crisp Days V-Neck Sweater
+ CHC Small Leather Bucket Bag
+ Finders Keepers Culottes
+ Chinese Laundry Zip It Booties
A Blazer
Come rain or shine a blazer is ideal. Worn with a dress and sandals or with a shirt and tailored trousers, a blazer is the perfect item to add a fashionable edge to any office outfit.
Get the look:
+ Missguided Double Breasted Tailored Wool Coat
+ Urban Outfitters Turtleneck Top
+ The Sak Silverlake Leather Crossbody
+ Joe’s Jeans Rolled Skinny Ankle Jeans
+ Truffle Collection Tegan Point Pumps
A Perfect Fitting Pant
Get the look:
+ Ryder Pant
+ Elsie d’Orsay Pumps
+ Boy shirt In End-On-End Cotton
A Pair of Heels
As career girls in heels, we need heels which are practical, fashionable and make us feel great.
Get the look:
+ J.Crew Collection Standing-Collar Leather Jacket
+ J.Crew Boy Shirt In End-On-End
+ Topshop Moto Leigh Skinny Jeans
+ Michael Kors Arianna Pumps
A Sleeveless Blazer
You cannot go wrong with this black sleeveless blazer from ASOS
Get the look:
+ Skinny Ankle Grazer Jeans
+ The New Forever Shirt
+ Leather Black Dial Watch
+ Sleeveless Blazer
A Basic Shirt Dress
A basic dress can be dressed up or down. Pair it with a blazer and heels or a super formal look or pair with a waistcoat, tights and boots for a less formal look.
Get the look:
+ Illesteva Matte White Tortoise Hamilton Sunglasses
+ Steven Alan Shirtdress
Featured photo: With Love From Kat