5 office looks to be ready in under 10 minutes
Start the countdown! If you’re anything like us, morning routines are a race-against time to fit in snoozed alarms, lightning-quick showers and a quickly eaten breakfast bar… it doesn’t leave much time for choosing stylish office workwear.
So if you’re one of those chronically late people – it’s time to read our guide to five super-quick yet super-stylish office looks that will have you out the door in no time.
OOTD 1: Blazer and skirt
A simple yet effective combination? Blazer + t-shirt + skirt. We love this season’s chequered styles, and it doesn’t even matter if you mix up the checks – it’s all the more fashion!
Alessandra Rich
Sequin Checked Tweed Skirt - Navy Blue
$370.71
Italist
Guest In Residence
Fringe Plaid Mini Skirt
$225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Dolce & Gabbana
Tartan Tweed High-Waist Skirt - Burgundy Multi
$372.20
Italist
Akris
Plaid Lightweight Wool Blend Shelley Midi Skirt Blue
$895.00
Bergdorf Goodman
OOTD 2: Mini Dress + Knee-High Boots
Stuck in a sartorial rut? Look no further than a trust knee-high boots and mini dress combo to spice up your mid-week wardrobe.
Off-white
Studded Leather Boot - Black
$588.65
Italist
-20%
Tory Burch
Black Calf Leather Bos Taurus Ankle Womens Boots
$768.00
$963.00
LUX LAIR
Santoni
Bess Leather Knee-High Boots Black
$1,250.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-25%
Schutz
Maryana Snake-Print Leather Knee Boots Black
$223.50
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
OOTD 3: Pattern pants
A bit of print can transform your everyday black office trousers into something far more fashionable. Go for a bold pair of trousers in a floral or plaid print to really make a statement.
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral Brocade Capri Pants - Pink
$372.20
Italist
-50%
Ganni
Mixed Betzy Cropped Jeans in Leopard Denim - Size 24 Organic Cotton
$162.50
$325.00
GANNI
Dolce & Gabbana
Green Leaf-Print Viscose Trousers - White
$324.78
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Polka Dot Virgin Wool Trousers - Black
$308.99
Italist
OOTD 4: Layer a dress
Out with the old, in with the bold. Switch up your tried-and-true office look and play with layering your favourite dress with a pair of trousers.
Maison Margiela
High-Waist Cropped Viscose Trousers - White
$302.66
Italist
Ermanno Scervino
Cotton Regular Fit Trousers - White
$182.58
Italist
Ermanno Scervino
Cotton Slim Fit Trousers - White
$182.58
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Side-Striped Virgin Wool Trousers - White
$293.18
Italist
OOTD 5: Play with prep
Look, we’ll admit it, we can’t get enough of preppy fashion. If classic Americana is up your alley, try this outfit on for size.
True Royal
Cotton Tailored Trousers - Olive Brown
$262.21
Italist
L'agence
Kendra High-Rise Coated Crop Flare Jeans Brown
$295.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Max Mara
High-Waisted Linen Trousers - Green
$291.07
Italist
Frame Denim
Gray wide-leg jeans Brown
$265.00
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