7 Fall Trends That Were Basically Made for the Office
If the F/W 19 runways taught us anything, it was that this season is all about going back to the basics, but not without a few updates, of course. Instead of overwhelming amounts of unapproachable trends, we saw a new appreciation for quality separates, a spotlight on unique suiting, and accessories that, dare I say it, are actually practical. Put all those things together, and you've got yourself a stylish and wearable office wardrobe. If you ask me, it's about damn time.
You no longer have to sacrifice style or HR guidelines to feel fashionably up to date, and we have the list of fall 2019 trends to prove it, including tons of tailoring, classic prints, and pieces that will liven up all your go-to workwear pieces. With everything listed below, you'll be able to create ample office outfits, and you can also mix them into your regular office-clothing rotation.
Belted Blazers
A belted blazer (or adding a belt to a blazer) is just the styling touch we didn't know our fall wardrobes needed. Although subtle, cinching at the waist will transform any office look you decide to throw your blazer over.
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Knee-High Boots
Knee-high boots are shockingly close to replacing all of our ankle boots this fall, and that includes those in our workwear wardrobes. Whether you tuck your tailored trousers into them or wear them underneath a midi skirt, this boot style is one to buy into ASAP this season.
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Bourgeoise
Check out this very informative story to truly understand the ins and outs of this new trend, and once you do, you'll realize this might be the office-friendliest fall fashion moment around. Bourgeoise dressing celebrates personal style and top-notch classic separates over one particular It item, and considering the fact that your office wardrobe is something you tap into every day, the idea of placing priority on separates will be a game changer for your work outfits this season.
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Houndstooth
Houndstooth is a preppy and timeless print that looks great on everything from blazers to trousers and back again. If you're not ready for the alternative suiting and leather separates that are coming up, the easiest way to be on trend at the office this season is by stocking up on all of your workwear pieces in a houndstooth print.
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Big Bags
This season, the bigger the bags, the better. This will come in handy when you need to carry your laptop, papers, water bottles and even your gym clothes to and from the office. Instead of doing it in a random canvas tote bag, you can do it in style with any of the below.
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Unconventional Suiting
Suiting is expected in the workplace, so this season, spice it up a bit with some variation of the trending alternative suiting options. Be it shorts, a skirt, or a vest, the future of suits is only looking up, and we're very much here for it.
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Leather Pieces
Leather is the luxurious trend the fashion crowd can't get enough of this season, and it's clear why. This material, whether faux or real, can elevate everything within your work wardrobe including blouses, blazers, and denim.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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