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| Poplin top: £29.99, Mango. Trousers: Finery (old but buy similar here). Jacket: H&M (old). Shoes: £59, Topshop. Ostrich effect satchel: £175, Iris & Ink. Photographs: Christopher O’Donnell |
Summer in the city. The ultimate workwear conundrum, despite not having to wear ‘office’ clothes I still like to look chic for my day job, especially when sometimes I’m on appointments all day and have an event/dinner in the evening. But as it heats up it becomes a little more tricky finding items that are chic, office appropriate yet keep you cool.
I was thrilled with this Mango purchase last week – a classic poplin shirt fabric but the tie front is a nod to something more fashiony. Monochrome is often an easy answer to most workwear dilemmas but this feels fresh. And affordable well-cut trousers? Again, tricky. These cropped ones are from Finery London a few years ago but they still have lots of similar styles, and Cos is the Queen of tailoring I always think.
For simple classics definitely look to Iris & Ink and Radley’s bags always have plenty of space and just the right amount of pockets – built for practicality (I rarely leave the house on appts without my navy bag to hold my day’s supplies).
I’ve picked a few alternative looks for summer workwear that have a bit more longevity in your wardrobe too. Including (wait for it), office flats – let’s hope this ridiculous law that employers are allowed to force women to wear heels to work is scrapped (you can still sign the petition here)!
1. Poplin top: £26.99, Mango
2. Apple watch: £259, John Lewis
3. Shirt dress: £24.99, H&M
4. Poplin trousers: £95, Whistles
5. ‘Juliette’ heels: £46, Topshop
6. ‘Homer’ glasses: £98 (with prescription lenses), Bailey Nelson
7. Slip-on shoes: £65, And Other Stories
8. ‘Clerkenwell’ bag: £139 in the sale, Radley
9. Pleated lace skirt: £29.99, H&M
And I know it’s a total cliche but office to after-work drinks? Sorted. Just add some fab (Boden) heels…
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| Poplin top: £29.99, Mango. Trousers: Finery (old but buy similar here). Jacket: H&M(old). Sandals: £119, Boden |
I totally love your style cause you have it!
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Yes! More of this please- I've been really struggling with my workwear wardrobe these last few weeks!
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Will try! xx
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Excellent post (even though I’m about 3 years too late!!)! Offices can be so stuck in the past!