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THE WORKWEAR EDIT:
GET READY FOR AUTUMN

Whatever your office dress code, shift effortlessly into the new season with smart separates, from classic tailoring to relaxed suits, lightweight knits and chinos

Laid-back suiting

If your office dress code requires you to wear a suit, try our wool-rich Ultimate Suit. Created in a contemporary single-breasted design, added stretch will keep you looking as sharp and crease-free when wrapping up your last meeting of the day as you did first thing in the morning. Available in either black or charcoal grey in a tailored or slim fit, it looks the business teamed with a crisp white cotton shirt.

Looking for a less buttoned-up look? For a modern update on the classic suit-and-shirt combo, switch out the shirt and pair instead with a complementary sweatshirt. Autograph’s soft and breathable cotton half-zip sweatshirt comes in a choice of two colours and can also do double duty at the weekend teamed with your favourite jeans. Then, just add the finishing touch – a pair of classic leather loafers – for that first-day-of-the-new-term vibe.

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STYLE THE RELAXED SUIT

Black Ultimate Tailored Fit suit jacket. Shop now
With 360 degree flex for comfort
£95
Camel extra fine merino knitted polo shirt. Shop now
Machine-washable for ease
£45
Black Ultimate tailored fit trousers. Shop now
A great investment for your 9-to-5
£65
Men’s black leather loafer. Shop now 
Switch conventional lace-ups for a classic loafer
£60

Keeping it casual

You might not need to wear a suit for work, but a casual dress code shouldn’t mean scruffy. If wearing a shirt is not essential, there are some other smart-enough-for-the-office options – our cotton-rich polo shirt feels soft next to your skin, is easy to care for and has a premium look and feel. Best of all, with minimal ironing required, it gives you extra time to hit the snooze button. Team with retro-inspired pleated trousers that can be worn for work or play, and a feather and down gilet for cooler mornings.

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HOW TO STYLE A POLO SHIRT FOR WORK

White long-sleeved polo shirt. Shop now
Soft, breathable and machine washable
£42
Men’s black feather and down gilet. Shop now
With water-resistant Stormwear
£45
Black flat-front wool-blend trousers. Shop now
The preppy staple that every wardrobe needs
£45
White leather trainers. Shop now
With odour-reducing Freshfeet technology
£60

Hybrid dressing

Hybrid working has caused a shift to a more fluid way of dressing, with a less-formal work wardrobe suited to both home and office. Our padded mac is a clever all-seasons buy, perfect for layering on early morning commutes or chilly air-conditioned offices. It’s made with a responsibly sourced cotton and is a lightweight option when you’re on the move. Team with tailored trousers and tassel loafers for your new work-anywhere uniform.

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HYBRID WORK SEPARATES 

Navy padded mac. Shop now
Buy now, wear all autumn
£130
Dark bronze slim fit ultimate chinos. Shop now
Choose from eight colours
£40
Charcoal extra fine merino wool half zip jumper. Shop now
Perfect for layering on colder mornings
£45
Black leather laptop bag. Shop now
Smart, fuss-free and also available in brown
£80 

Words: Sarah Lafarge and Dulcie Emerson

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