What to
Wear to
Work
Returning to routine serves the perfect opportunity to refresh your edit. And as sartorial demands evolve with the needs of the modern working woman, it's time to embrace a new approach to tailoring.
Cleverly designed for a seamless transition back to work, we've curated our midweek staples all in one place; think contemporary trouser cuts, sophisticated suits and trench coats that transcend seasons. Discover our back-to-work checklist…
1. The Signature Shirt Dress
Effortless yet polished, the shirt dress is a staple for your midweek rotation. Style for the office with leather flats, dress it up for dinner with heels or layer through the cooler months with a coordinating knit.
2. The Tailored Suit
As timeless as it is versatile, nothing beats the feeling of a new suit.
And as experts in tailoring, we understand suits are personal. That's why we design most of our suits in regular and petite lengths, with multiple trouser options, such as wide, straight or slim. So whether you're searching for the perfect tapered trouser and form-fitting blazer, or something more contemporary, we've got the suits that work.
After something more feminine? Try our dress and skirt suits.
3. The Sartorial Knit
Every well-curated edit needs a jumper that does it all. Whether reaching for cardigans, knitted jackets or a sleeveless jumper, these woven staples look just as good styled over a shirt as they do layered over a plain white tee and midi skirt.
4. The Tweed Jacket
Chic yet sartorial. Preppy yet polished. The tweed jacket is a timeless staple for a reason. Finding its way into the world of workwear, tweed elevates an outfit through its intricate weave. Whether you're styling it over a shirt dress through the week, with a signature black trouser and blouse for Friday fluidity, or dressed with denim come the weekend, it's a versatile addition to every wardrobe.
5. The Contemporary Trouser
Cropped or straight cut, a tailored trouser can make all the difference. And when it comes to embracing modernity, a wider cut adds a confident edge to any outfit.
But if you're looking for something more classic, our skinny, slim and tapered trousers master sartorial style all year round.
6. The Modern Mac
Looking to invest in a new transeasonal layer? From cotton check linings and shower-resistant fabrics, to storm flaps, shoulder epaulettes and internal pockets – the trench coat is a piece you'll find yourself reaching for years to come.
7. The 9AM–9PM Heel
The easiest way to elevate an outfit? Add a chic shoe.
Designed with a block heel and squared toe, nothing beats a modern court.
8. Wear-Everywhere Bag
The commute. Midday meetings. After-work drinks. In a chic and compact size, carry on in style with the bag that does it all.
How to Build a Capsule Work Wardrobe
Make morning wardrobe dilemmas a thing of the past with a curated capsule wardrobe you'll wear on repeat.
Fewer, high-quality pieces that are effortless to mix, match and re-style in infinite ways – consider these your intelligent wardrobe separates.
Weekday Outfit Formulas
With an edit of versatile pieces comes the ease of fuss-free outfit formulas. Think a white shirt and tailored trousers, or a jumper and skirt for more casual days. Opt for short-sleeved tops and dresses during the middle of the year, while longer skirt, trouser and sleeve lengths are essential when the temperature drops.
One-and-Done Solutions
A good dress is everything. Whether you opt for a playful shirt dress or timeless shift silhouette, these are pieces every wardrobe needs. Wear them through spring and summer with leather flats or heels, then layer them up with blazers and wool coats through autumn and winter.
A Wardrobe That Works for You
When building your workwear edit, consider what your midweek style needs really are.
Do you work in an industry that requires formal suiting, or is it a more relaxed environment? When thinking about your company culture, do you need sartorial styles that set a good impression, or something versatile that takes you from desk to dinner?
Once you've understood the expectations of your workplace, weekday outfitting becomes a breeze.
Casual Work Outfits
If you work in the kind of office where you can dress up a pair of black jeans or a jersey dress, look to pieces that are comfortable and characterful. Think cotton t-shirts, wide-leg trousers and jumpers or cardigans that can be worn into the weekend. Once you've refined your basics, then you can play around with more seasonal prints and colour.
Smart Casual Work Outfits
When jeans are too casual and suits are too smart, this is where relaxed silhouettes meet traditional tailoring. Think straight leg trousers, loose-fitting blouses and structured jackets. Accessorise with knitwear slung over the shoulders and silk scarves tied around the neck, while a suede loafer and tote bag does all the hard work for you.
Professional Work Outfits
For those in formal or corporate settings, a quality, matching suit is all that you need – even better when they're machine washable and come in multiple shapes and sizes. Pair a white shirt and blazer with a pencil skirt, work dress or tapered trouser. Finish with a court shoe or leather flat for everyday ease.
So, whether you’re searching for the perfect suit, work dress or smart layer, find style inspiration for all your sartorial needs in our back-to-work guide.
Dress Duality
Work or weekend, day or night, discover the dresses designed to move with you throughout the day.