Remember that feeling of excitement you used to get when the summer holidays were finishing up? There was nothing better than hitting WH Smith with your mum to choose your new pencil case (fluffy) and shoes (Clarks, obvs). We’re aiming to make everyday feel like that with our guide to up-styling your workwear.
If you’re being a clever clogs and getting started on an apprenticeship in your preferred career (because it’s not all about university courses, you know!), a slick new ‘drobe is a must. Yes, organisational skills and knowing how to make a perfect brew will most certainly help you cement yourself within a team and having a new set of clothes that work as hard as YOU do will totally up your style-ante.
Because we’re ever so nice, we’ve done all of the hard work for you. Whether you work in a creative-type office, a trad office, learning to be a social media guru, being a smartypants engineer or even sharpening your baking skills on your apprenticeship, we’ve got your shopping fix.
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1 of 20asos-shirt-dress
Invest in a shirt dress. It's the ultimate clash of girly and lad and works with either sharp points or brogues. Add a bright lip for extra sass. ASOS White £TBC
2 of 20suit-jacket
Work in a proper office-type-place where a suit is expected? No problemo. Swerve stuffy shades and boring tailoring in favour of a two-piece that could totes works separately. Topshop Premium £68
3 of 20topshop-skirt
Topshop Premium £50
4 of 20coat
A smart coat in a neutral colour is a majah investment. It won't clash, it'll make anything you're wearing look 100% better and keeps you dry/warm. WIN. Zara £99.99
5 of 20flats
If you can't handle crushing your toes into heels for 8.5 hours a day, go for a pair of flats. Regular ballet flats are a) boring, b) easily ruined and c) way too Geri Halliwell circa Look At Me. Instead snap up some points. ASOS £22
6 of 20bag
Satchels are so, like, 2004. We're srsly into this chic faux leather backpack. Mango £39.99
7 of 20blouse
Liven up your tailored trews with a sweet printed shirt. Zara £29.99
8 of 20culottes
Wear culottes and risk being the envy of the office. SRSLY. Team with brogues and a turtleneck for extra punch. Next £32
9 of 20jumper
For times when the office air con is CHILL, this over slouchy trousers + a bright lip = YES. Topshop £30
10 of 20ms-skirt
Impress your work pals with your white hot trend skills. 70s is going to be HUGE and this skirt nails that. Plus, it's modest and therefore office appropes. M&S Autograph £199
11 of 20new-look-bag
This smart blue tote is big enough for important files (which you'll obvs have because you're well important) and it looks aces. New Look £17.99
12 of 20notebook
Our lust of stationary hasn't waned from our secondary school obsession. But it HAS gotten way more slick. House of Hackney £22
13 of 20river-island-blazer
Gotta wear a blazer? Make it a cream beaut with gold buttons. Bonus; this will work perfectly with skinny jeans and a tee on the weekend. River Island £28
14 of 20heels
Heels make you feel instantly more #girlboss. This pair aren't too high >> les pain factor and they're silver. Hot. ASOS £32
15 of 20camel-trews
This pair of camel trousers will work mega hard. Wear with silver points and a luxe shirt then switch it up with adidas shelltoes and a big knit. River Island £35
16 of 20pinny-dress
Slip a sharp white shirt under this pinny dress then add patent loafers. Miss Selfridge £35
17 of 20watch
Yeah, we know you have a phone but being able to casually galnce at a sweet timepiece on your wrist is pretty great. Olivia Burton £70
18 of 20brogue-flats
Just imagine these fierce flat with loose peg trews and a grey roll neck... dreamy. Zara £39.99
19 of 20hoops
Gigantic bobby dazzler drops might be a bit yikes for most offices. We're crushing on these barely-there Pac Man hoops. Whistles £20
20 of 20topshop-dress
Layer with a long-sleeved turtleneck during work; ditch it and add heels to partaaaaay after. Topshop £32