Forget The Pencil Skirt, Try This Summer Office Look Instead

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; depending on your field, workwear isn’t exclusive to muted pencil skirts and tucked in button down shirts. When paired correctly (and smartly) you can have fun with your office looks, too. This blogger did that perfectly by throwing a double-breasted summer jacket over a printed blouse. Instead of slacks, she opted for high waisted white River Island trousers and rather than picking a simple pump, she kept things seasonal and chic with a pair of strappy heeled sandals. 

A Warm Weather Look For A Day in The Office

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Unfortunately, warmer weather doesn't mean what it used to when we were kids: that we were free from responsibility and 'summer' clothes went into full effect. As an adult, there is usually still a dress code for the office. But what we don't want is to sweat in a full suit while typing behind a desk. This tailored spring suit is perfect for weekday wear; the blazer is cropped and so are the pants. Add a pair of ankle-strap heels and you're good to go.

Get the look:
+ ALDO Chelirien Rose Gold Mirror Sunglasses
+ Rebecca Taylor Slub Suiting Jacket
+ Madewell White Cotton Courier Shirt
+ Rebecca Taylor Slub Suiting Crop Pant
+ Gianvito Rossi Sandals

Sick of Your 9-5 Wardrobe? Try These Pieces Instead

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Whether you're working in a creative office, behind the scenes, or at a desk answering phones, chances are your usual work wardrobe includes tailored black trousers and a white button down. While go-to workwear is great for saving time, it can get incredibly monotonous. Updating office-appropriate pieces are key to enhancing your 9-5 looks. From high waisted wide-leg pants to oversized blazers and floral dresses, check out these new and improved pieces to add to your collection.

Take This Look From the Office to Dinner

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There’s nothing we love more than a multi-situational office look; one that can take you from typing at a desk to tapas at your favorite happy hour spot. This fashion blogger gave us just that by pairing minimal but trendy basics; a wool coat, white blouse, raw-hem jeans, and a pair of black leather loafer mules. We’re taking notes.

2 Unexpected Business Casual Looks to Try Now

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Dressing for work can be quite drab, especially at a 9-to-5. But, it doesn't have to be. This season, runways inspired the masses to play up their work uniforms, serving you plenty of options in new shapes and lengths. Go for cropped sweaters, vinyl pencil skirts, and cuffed pants in a soft fabric like the street style stars at Milan Fashion Week. Get ready to give your office uniform a promotion and forget about those plain cardigans and ballet flats.

A Neutral Way to Lighten Up Your Workwear This Fall

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There are only so many grey and black outfits a gal can wear before it becomes mundane and absolutely boring. Before you fall into an office wear rut, try a lighter, neutral color for some added energy, style, and interest. At London Fashion Week, this stylish babe was spotted in our new go-to pantsuit combination: a cream-colored double-breasted blazer, matching pants, and a pair of camel colored heels. A statement earring and crossbody bag bring the chic outfit to the next level.

2 Office-Ready Black And White Outfits

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This street style duo is serving up some fresh work style inspiration in their black and white outfits. Either try a black short sleeve knit with grid print trousers and leather boots or a black blazer over a white top with cropped white pants and flat lace-up sandals.

Get the look:
+ Vince Short Sleeve Sweater
+ ASOS Slim Leg Grid Check Pants
+ Hudson London Black Ankle Boot
+ Oasis Workwear Jacket
+ Vince Mason Relaxed Rolled Jeans
+ Seychelles Gawk Lace-Up Sandal

Would You Wear A Shorts Suit?

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This street style stunner shows us a unique take on the pants suit that would make a super cool statement at any creative office. She masterfully layers a jacket and knee-length shorts over a sexy low-cut silk blouse and accessorizes the masculine look with a tote bag and casual leather hi-top Converse sneakers.

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An Editor-Approved Way To Pull Off A Pajama-Inspired Suit

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If you've ever dreamed of wearing your PJs and slippers to work, you're not alone! Fortunately, editor Julia Sarr-Jamois shows us a chic way to pretty much do just that! Here she is in a pajama-inspired suit and Gucci fur-lined mule flats. This look is as stylish and comfy as workwear can get!

Get the look:
+ Le Specs Savanna Sunglasses
+ Mango Contrasting Trims Blazer
+ Mango Contrast Trims Trouser
+ Jeffrey Campbell Apfel Lined Mules
+ Gucci Princetown Fur-Lined Mules

Find Out How Candela Novembre Masters Workwear

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Chic and professional workwear is definitely not the easiest thing to come by. Thankfully, we stumbled upon Candela Novembre's street style look for stylish office inspiration. We are major fans of how she neatly layers a sleeveless grey dress over a sleeveless white button-down shirt and completes the polished work look with a tote bag and strappy heels.

Get the look:
+ T By Alexander Wang Midi Dress
+ Enza Costa Midi Tank Dress
+ Madewell Pagoda Crop Shirt
+ Tommy Hilfiger Two Tone Bag
+ Eccentrics Hear Me Bootie

A Blogger's Downtown-Cool Look To Try Now

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Blogger Jacey is the epitome of downtown-cool in a white v-neck pocket tee, leopard jacket, cropped leather pants and gold layered jewelry. Every piece in her outfit are welcome wardrobe staples, guaranteed to make getting dressed just a bit easier. All about this timeless and effortless look.

Get the look:
+ DVF Leopard Print Jacket (also here)
+ J. Crew Linen V-Neck Pocket T-Shirt
+ Rebecca Minkoff Love Cross Body Bag
+ Boss Orange Salegi Leather Look Pants
+ New Look Pointed Workwear Loafers

A Functional And Fashionable Look To Try For Work

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'Dressing for success' may be an outdated phrase but the essentials behind the phrase definitely aren't. Corporate pieces don't have to be totally boring to be appropriate for the office. Instead of a basic white button down, try a longline funnel neck shirt with a high-low hem. Instead of simple slacks, go for cropped tuxedo pants. Rather than black ballet flats add some shine with patent leather loafers. The best workwear wardrobe comes from a solid foundation of build-able pieces.

Get the look:
+ Ellery Iman Funnel Neck Shirt
+ Rag & Bone Nightingale High/Low Cotton Shirt
+ Ellery White Duke Slim Tux Pant
+ ASOS Relaxed Slim Trousers
+ Dieppa Restrepo Penny Loafer

A Blogger-Approved Way To Wear A Leather Jacket To Work

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Nika cracks the code on how to make a leather jacket suitable for the office. A major plus is that this outfit can also be easily transitioned to after-work drinks.

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 Cool Culottes Outfit For The Office And Beyond

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Loving this layered culottes look for the office! The bucket bag and mix of stripes with plaid add to it's cool feel. Just switch to pumps and this has after-work drinks written all over it!

Get the look:
+ Quay Coy Sunglasse
+ Merona Tunic Sweater
+ Rails Hunter Button Down Plaid Shirt
+ CHC Small Leather Bucket Bag
+ River Island Navy Stripe Smart Belted Culottes
+ Chinese Laundry Zip It Booties

Model-Off-Duty Style: A Downtown Cool Summer Work Look

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Model Ophelie Guillermand was spotted on the streets of New York City in a downtown cool summer look that doubles as perfect workwear. Major plus is that it's a cinch to pull off— Simply layer a black sleeveless blazer over a white shirtdress, complete with a pair of statement sandals, and you're ready for the office!

Get the look:
+ Alice & UO Sleeveless Blazer
+ Eileen Fisher Classic Collar Shirtdress
+ Bally Buckled Leather Sandal
+ Sigerson Morrison Solar Leather Buckle Sandals

Street Style: Black & White In Paris

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Love me some good workwear inspiration and this black and white street style look from Paris is perfection. Her no-fuss hair and sexy heels are a great touch.

Get the look:
+ MSGM Fleece Wool-Silk Glen Plaid Blazer
+ Endless Rose Detailed Collar Houndstooth Blazer
+ Marques'Almeida X Topshop Leather Pencil Skirt
+ Kurt Geiger London Bond d'Orsay Pump
+ Aerin Faden Heels