5 Workwear Trends to Test Drive at the Office This Fall

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With HR rules to abide by and narrow dress code guidelines, putting together an outfit for the office can sometimes feel uninspiring. Thankfully, there are several workwear trends dominating the world of fashion. No longer are suits and knee-length skirts reserved only for those climbing the corporate ladder. The runways and street style scene are embracing the professional staples in refreshing ways that are sure to pull anyone out of their corporate style rut.

Zoom in on The Row’s exacting fall collection, which keeps Vogue editors inspired, and you’ll see how the brand effortlessly takes formal tailoring and gives it an elegant sense of ease. The same goes for Tibi’s oversized yet polished toppers and Proenza Schouler’s elegant yet cool interpretation of shirtdresses.

Those are just a few of the many designers turning office essentials into modern-day staples. For all of the need-to-know workwear trends (and how to style each one), keep scrolling.

The Professional Shirtdress

Thanks to their crisp collars, these dresses offer both a polished finish and a sense of ease. Wear yours with tall boots throughout the fall and your favorite trench coat.


How to Style the Shirtdress:

Burberry

Kensington Heritage trench coat

Staud

Hazel layered mixed-media dress

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Proenza Schouler

printed jersey shirtdress

Éterne

Georgia jersey maxi shirt dress

Anna Quan

Angelina ribbed-knit polo maxi dress

Everlane

The Midi cotton shirtdress

The In(vest)ment

Whether worn with a blazer on top or a T-shirt underneath, the sleeveless vest or waistcoat is the office staple to have in your wardrobe. Wear it with matching trousers or add interest with a silky maxi skirt. The best part about this trend is you’ll want to wear it in and outside of the office, which makes it a worthy investment.


How to Style the Vest:

DeMellier

Tokyo midi leather shoulder bag

Staud

Wally leather ankle boots

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Loulou Studio

pinstriped organic wool-blend vest

The Frankie Shop

Gelso satin and grain de poudre TENCEL Lyocell-blend vest

Remain Birger Christensen

The A+ A-Line Skirt

J.Crew pleated poplin midiskirt

Modest hemlines pair well with cowl-neck blouses and add a sweet touch to button-up shirts. Lean into the prep-school trend and reach for styles with box pleats or belt details.


How to Style the A-Line Skirt:

Theory

crushed satin cowl-neck top

Everlane

The Structured A-line skirt

Loewe

Puzzle Fold convertible medium two-tone leather tote bag

Bottega Veneta

Stretch kitten-heel leather mules

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Proenza Schouler White Label

soft poplin wrap midi skirt

The Wrapped With a Bow

Tied or untied, this polished topper will give your office attire a modern classic touch. Tuck the blouse into a skirt or a pair of jeans on casual Fridays.


How to Style the Pussy-Bow Blouse:

Tibi

Davenport oversized pussy-bow crepe shirt

Frame

Ultra High-Rise Barrel jeans

Neous

Phoenix leather shoulder bag

Vibi Venezia

Blanket-stitched velvet Mary Jane flats

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Lavallière-neck bow blouse

The Red Hot Pop

Tomato Girl summer has entered the office, and she’s ready for fall. Play up your corporate style with bold pops of red by styling a vibrant sweater with your go-to trousers.


How to Style the Red Sweater:

Brochu Walker

The Looker layered V-neck sweater

The Frankie Shop

Gelso pleated tailored trousers

Gucci

Horsebit chain small shoulder bag

Shop More Red Sweaters: 

The Row

Iri cropped cashmere sweater

Tory Burch

cashmere shrunken crewneck

A.L.C.

Ayden wool cashmere crewneck sweater

Cos

chunky pure cashmere crew-neck jumper

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