11 Transitional Staples For Your Workwear Wardrobe
11 Transitional Staples For Your Workwear Wardrobe
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11 Transitional Staples For Your Workwear Wardrobe

As the seasons begin to shift, now's the time to invest in the pieces that will carry your workwear wardrobe well into autumn. A standout bag, elegant mules and a great shirt are all versatile options that will breathe new life into everything you already own. Here are 11 pieces to put on your list…

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The Leather Piece

Long Nappa Leather Bermuda Shorts, £300 | Massimo Dutti

Leather separates are firmly back on the agenda and these tailored shorts offer a softer take on the trend. The rich chocolate-brown hue feels more nuanced than black and pairs well with cream, burgundy and grey.

Available at MASSIMODUTTI.COM

The Statement Shirt

Stand-Collar Shirt, £27.99 | H&M

A great blue shirt will never let you down, but this stand-up collar gives the classic silhouette a fresher feel. It looks far more expensive than its price tag suggests and works just as well with sharp tailoring as it does with denim. 

Available at HM.COM

The Sleeveless Blazer

Relaxed Side Tie Vest, £130 (was £435) | St. Agni

Sleeveless blazers come into their own at this time of year. Smart enough for the office but light enough for warmer days, this streamlined white style is an easy way to sharpen up everything from wide-leg trousers to slip skirts.

Available at ST-AGNI.COM


The Tailored Trousers

Wrap-Detail Tailored Trousers, £54.99 | H&M

A subtle wrap-front detail gives these tailored trousers a fashion-forward edge without compromising on wearability. Add a white shirt and leather loafers for an office outfit that's equal parts classic and current.

Available at HM.COM

The Bowling Bag

Falco Travel Bag, £950 | Loulou De Saison

A leather bowling bag is still the shape to be seen with and this one from Lou Lou De Saison is high on our wish list. Roomy enough for all the essentials – including a laptop – it's as stylish as it is practical.

Available at LOULOUDESAISON.COM

The Pencil Skirt

Petites Lydia Linen Skirt, £138.60 (was £198) | Reformation

Pencil skirts rarely fall out of fashion but this linen version from Reformation feels especially modern. Relaxed enough for summer, it will also transition seamlessly into autumn with knee-high boots, a shirt and oversized knitwear.

Available at THEREFORMATION.COM


The Tuxedo Shirt

Tuxedo Woven Shirt, £480 | Róhe

There's something undeniably chic about a tuxedo shirt. With its crisp bib front and menswear-inspired details, it instantly elevates tailoring. By day, wear it with relaxed trousers; after dark, add sculptural jewellery and a sharp heel.

Available at HARVEYNICHOLS.COM

The Boxy Blazer

Blerick Crossover Blazer, €295 | The Frankie Shop

Nobody does oversized tailoring quite like The Frankie Shop. With strong shoulders and a boxy silhouette, this blazer adds instant structure to even the simplest outfit – just throw it over a t-shirt, shirt or fine knit.

Available at THEFRANKIESHOP.COM

The Short-Sleeved Jacket

The Ovalo Short-Sleeve Jacket, £990 | Jacquemus

Think of this as a lighter alternative to a blazer. Structured enough for the office but softer in silhouette, it works especially well styled tonally with tailored trousers in cream, stone or camel.

Available at JACQUEMUS.COM


The Woven Pumps

Sharp Woven Leather Pumps, £770 | TOTEME

TOTEME's woven pumps strike the perfect balance between summer and autumn. The open weave keeps them light enough for now, while the deep brown leather makes them an easy partner for richer colours later in the season.

Available at MYTHERESA.COM

The Bermuda Shorts

Long Suede Leather Bermuda Shorts, £250 | Massimo Dutti

Bermuda shorts aren't going anywhere. This butter-yellow pair feels especially fresh but will slot seamlessly into an autumn wardrobe with a lightweight knit, an oversized blazer and knee-high boots.

Available at MASSIMODUTTI.COM

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