
How to Up Your Workwear Game
Tempting as it may be to ditch last year’s 9-to-5 gear and start from scratch, introducing just a few new elements can be just as powerful (and much more economical) than a top-to-bottom refresh. Here, five outfit-making pieces that are a step up from the basics—but just as easy to integrate into your current office uniform.
Beyond the Basic: Blouse
What separates this pussy-bow blouse from the basic silk button-down is the gathered neck and contrast bow–both special details which, while pretty, also pull their weight in the styling department (particularly with harder to figure out pieces like culottes, suiting shorts, or high-waisted trousers).
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VALENTINO Blouse with Tie goop, $1,980
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BASSIKE Tailored
Piqué Shorts goop, $495 -
TULESTE Star
Chain Bracelet goop, $110 -
OAD Prism Satchel Tote goop, $495
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M.GEMI X GOOP La Paltrow High
Platform Sandal goop, $348 -
JUICE BEAUTY
Phyto-Pigments
Ultra-Natural
Mascara goop, $22 -
NILI LOTAN Kelly
Cable Cardigan goop, $750
Beyond the Basic: Bootie
There’s no reason why you can’t have a little fun with office footwear. The tonal star print on this classic Chelsea silhouette is the ideal blend of playful and function; proportion-wise, the chunky, block heel compliments shorter hemlines especially well.
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MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
L/S Ruffle Shift Dress goop, $1,350
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MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
Long Double Breasted Jacket goop, $1,695 -
VALENTINO Star Hologram
Chelsea Boots goop, $1,095 -
RACHEL KATZ Long Line Earrings goop, $800
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ILIA Tinted Lip
Conditioner SPF 15 goop, $26 -
PROENZA SCHOULER Medium
Hava Top Handle Proenza Schouler, $1,950
Beyond the Basic: Skirt
While the thigh-grazing slit is not for the faint of heart, teamed with a demure blouse and not-too-high heel, the tailored silhouette makes for a great alternative to the expected pencil skirt. For more traditional work environments, a pair of opaque tights will go a long way.
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3.1 PHILLIP LIM Long Sleeve
Blouse with Gathered
Chiffon Waist goop, $350 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
Slit Pleat Skirt goop, $695
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BEAUTYCOUNTER
Dew Skin Tinted
Moisturizer SPF 20 goop, $45 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Small
Frame to Handle Satchel goop, $1,390 -
ARIEL GORDON Jack Studs goop, $675
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PIERRE HARDY Belle Boots goop, $995
Beyond the Basic: Trouser
Hovering somewhere between shorts and trousers, these bellow-the-knee tweed pants are a good way to gradually phase out warm-weather wear. Just about anything works up top, but stick to heels on bottom to keep legs looking long and lean.
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NILI LOTAN Cambra Jacket goop, $730
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CO Capri Pant goop, $595
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CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS
Mini Horn Earrings goop, $828 -
LOEFFLER RANDALL Medium
Rider Satchel goop, $475 -
GIANVITO ROSSI Lexi Mid Gianvito Rossi, $895
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TATA HARPER
Lip and Cheek Tint goop, $36 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
L/S Turtleneck goop, $595
Coming soon to goop
Beyond the Basic: Blazer
Think of this as a sleeker, edgier variation on the day-to-night blazer + jean + tee formula: The double breasted jacket and slinky white t-shirt are 100% classic, meaning they tone down the rock-n-roll factor of the leather pants for the office.
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Double-Breasted Wool-Blend
Peplum Blazer Net-a-Porter, $2,145 -
FRAME Le High Straight goop, $995
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MARTE FRISNES Dakota Cuf goop, $190
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LUMILLAMINGUS Lane
Mini Crossbody Chain Purse goop, $975 -
RUPERT SANDERSON
Vanity goop, $695 -
JUICE BEAUTY
Phyto-Pigments
Satin Lip Cream goop, $24 -
IRIS AND INK Valerie
Jersey T-Shirt The Outnet, $35