Hello,
Although winter fashion to most may conjure up images of comfy warm clothes, I see it as a season to make an effort in brightening up your work wardrobe, otherwise you can easily fall into a rut that instigates low mood and sadness. There are so many creative ways to look smart, stylish and vibrant in winter at work. Here are ELEVEN outfits to inspire you into giving you winter work style a lift, hence brightening your  mood. You will see some black, however a dash of colour added for softness, mainly blue. There is something for all here with colours, asymmetric styles, wrap, leather, lace, and prints, and to suit a variety of body shapes and personalities – the bold & daring, the elegant & sophisticated, the edgy & quirky. Remember these are inspirations to help you think a little differently about your style and hopefully experiment.
Let me know if you would like some help.
Enjoy.
Trousers:
Leather trousers aren’t necessarily just for the evening. If teamed up with a feminine lace blouse such as this and a long uneven hem vest to go over, they could become a chic work staple. Adding the touch of blue breaks up the harshness of heavy fabrics keeping it soft for winter.
- Leather trousers from Sass and Bide
- Lace blouse from Camilla and Marc
- Long black vest from Sass and Bide
- Blue pumps from Prada on Matches
- Hand bag from Fendi on Farfetch
- Brooch from Boho Brooches
Plaid high waist 3/4 length trousers can be a refreshing addition to your winter wardrobe, especially worn with a clashing animal print ankle boots and a fitted red jacket.
- Plaid trousers from Scanlan Theodore
- Red jacket from Zara
- Ankle boots from Aquazzura on Matches
- Gold necklace from Colette Hayman
- Embellished handbag from Jamin Puech on Farfetch
Skirts:
For those that can’t go past some vibrant colour in the winter. This fabulous asymmetric skirt is a powerful statement. Go the extra mile for standing out with the fuchsia wrap jacket and spotted pink boots.
- Skirt from Peter Pilotto on Net-a-Porter
- Fuchsia jacket from Scanlan Theodore
- Long gold necklace from Prada on Matches
- Boots from Malone Souliers on Matches
- Navy blue handbag from Burberry on Farfetch
For the black lovers, this classic flared midi black skirt and chic lace balloon sleeve blouse is a class act. Breaking up the black with printed animal print shoes and blue crystal earrings – for softness.
- Black skirt from Tome on Farfetch
- Lace blouse from Witchery
- Blue earrings from Peter Lang
- Animal print pumps from Aquazzura on Matches
- Handbag from Fendi on Farfetch
For the daring print clashers who are not afraid to stand out. The printed 1960’s style skirt is certainly fun and a conversation starter: “who is this Femme Fatale sitting on your lap today?”. The pretty lace wrap blouse is an excellent match to clash with the skirt, as is the animal print handbag. And wow those ankle wrap shoes are show stoppers. Don’t hold back in this flamboyant work outfit.
- Skirt from Prada on Net-a-Porter
- Wrap top from Scanlan Theodore
- Gold earrings from Peter Lang
- Handbag from Dolce and Gabbana on Farfetch
- Shoes from Malone Souliers on Matches
Dresses:
Olive green doesn’t suit many. This is however a particularly flattering tone, and so luxurious in velvet feel, ruched asymmetrical style dress. The butterfly embroidered pumps finishes this ultra feminine dress off nicely.
- Velvet dress from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi on Farfetch
- Blue earrings from Peter Lang
- Embroidered pumps from Wittner
- Red handbag from Colette Hayman
This all in one (two part) dress is practical and flattering. And why not wear a little white in winter, it still seems to be taboo -oh dear. Wear this with knee high brown boots and you have a edgy yet classic work look. And yes take notice of the skeleton earrings, adding some quirkiness to the outfit.
- All in one dress from Monse on Farfetch
- Tan Boots from Wittner
- Skeleton king and queen earrings from Alexander McQueen on Matches
- Red handbag from Furla
Elegant, sophisticated and interesting is this flattering two-toned twisted lilac and green dress. What divine soft colour combinations taking black out of the equation for winter. Add a silk scarf and black and white kitten heel pumps.
- Lilac dress from Sies Marjan on Farfetch
- Silk printed scarf from Gucci on Matches
- Black and white pumps from Balenciaga on Matches
- Purple Handbag from Michael Korrs at David Jones
After Five:
Make your after five wear for work functions be as interesting as your day wear. This stunning garnet red dress is as flattering as it is elegant. Add some party fun with the feather earrings and bag.
- Red dress from Prabal Gurung on Farfetch
- Feather earrings from Witchery
- Feather bag from River Island
- Black pumps from Saint Laurent on Farfetch
For the daring soul. Express the rocker gypsy in you, in this fabulous ruffle maxi skirt. Tee it up with a fitted black leather jacket and green boots. And the mono statement earring confirms your quirky spirit.
- Ruffle skirt from Dsquared2 on Farfetch
- Leather biker jacket from Sass and Bide
- Mono earring from Alexander McQueen on Farfetch
- Green boots from Malone Souliers on Matches
- Grafitti clutch from Dolce and Gabbana on Farfetc
There is something mysterious about this all white floor length gown with thigh high splits on each side and lace up back. A mixture of gothic & baroque -yet so modern in white. You won’t have any trouble turning heads in this. Add black rocker boots and then soften it all with the angelic butterfly necklace. Sending messages of ‘I’m at peace and in total control, yet I’m cheeky”
- Long white gown from Fausto Puglisi on Farfetch
- Butterfly crystal necklace from Gucci on Matches
- Swarovski crystal clutch from Christopher Kane on Farfetch
- Black lace up boots from Balmain on Farfetch
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