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Post lockdown, many of us will be aiming to work more flexibly: spending part of the week getting dressed in workwear for an “outing” to the office and the other half wearing loungewear to work from home. While tailored jackets, shift dresses and crisp cotton shirts may feel an alien concept after a year in nightwear, a more formal outfit for an important meeting or lunch out with clients can boost your confidence and help mark the transition between work and home time. Ease yourself gently back into wearing formalwear with a smart blazer styled with an oversized shirt and indigo jeans, or try a pair of smart black pants teamed with a short-sleeved cashmere sweater and box-fresh white sneakers.
Timeless staples are the smart workwear investment for now. Think lightweight layers that take office air-conditioning in their stride: funnel-neck tops to layer under blazers, fluid silk blouses, luxe T-shirts in premium fabrics and, of course, an elegant trench coat in a wear-forever shade of stone, camel, navy or black. Versatile separates will earn their wardrobe weight in gold, working just as well for after-hours drinks when your social calendar starts to fill up again (and it will) as for presentations.
Try this season’s cropped fitted cardigans teamed with a high-waisted pencil skirt and kitten heels for an effortless desk-to-dinner outfit. Keep accessories simple – a delicate gold chain necklace is all you’ll need to complete the look.
While luxe loungewear is acceptable attire when working from home, a day at the office calls for something smarter than tired tracksuit bottoms. Luckily, wide-leg pants offer a tailored look without compromising on comfort. Look for a pair that sit high on the waist to avoid restriction around your middle when sitting at a proper desk again. Fluid fabrics like eco-friendly Tencel, pure linen or viscose feel soft and breathable against your skin while combining effortlessly with an oversized cotton shirt and this season’s on-trend flat shoes and sandals.
Flattering on all figures, wide-leg trousers come in a variety of lengths at M&S so that you can find the perfect pair for your proportions: full-length pants look great with heels whereas ankle-grazers are ideal for pairing with leather sliders.
Take the stress out of weekday mornings with a throw-on-and-go midi-length shirt dress (or even an on-trend utility jumpsuit). Choose lightweight fabrics to make heatwave dressing a breeze when warmer weather rolls around. Whether you choose a printed or plain work dress, a great design is bound to break the ice with colleagues and start a conversation around the water cooler.
Collars and button-through fronts make shirt dresses a winner for work video calls, while a midi length is weekend-appropriate, too, giving great cost-per-wear potential. Add a pair of this season’s practical flat pumps and sandals for a polished look that is perfect for the return to the office.
Step aside, fluffy slippers. It’s time to say hello to loafers, the flat footwear option of choice as seen on the feet of some of the most fashionable street-stylers globally. Flatform loafers with a chunky-grip sole are a great option for the office as they tow the tricky line between comfort and style and are a practical option if you’ve started cycling or walking to work, post lockdown.
Loafers look great with voluminous maxi dresses, almost every style of jeans and, as Gucci has proved time and time again, they totally work with dresses and pleated midi skirts, too. Take your pick from penny loafers, tassel loafers, patent loafers or suede loafers to complement your personal style. Just don’t forget to stock up on cute ankle socks!
Words: Dulcie Emerson & Miranda Eason
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