25 Elevated H&M Pieces That Make Up My Perfect Workwear Capsule
Believe me, I get it. During the long winter months, summoning up the motivation to do the early starts and early commute is one thing, but choosing what to wear to work on cold mornings is a struggle in itself, and if you're already lacking the enthusiasm for a day in the office, I can guarantee that pulling out the same old suit won't give you any more joie de vivre, winter is already grey enough.
That being said, I happen to like typical "workwear". Tailored trousers, sharp blazers, crisp shirts and midi skirts make up a lot of my everyday capsule wardrobe already, but what keeps them fresh is how you choose to wear them. Small styling changes are what keep workwear feeling new and polished, for example, sizing up your shirt for a slouchier, casual fit, pairing your blazer with jeans, and, whoever the first person was to wear trainers with a trouser suit is quite honestly a genius. So, as we pour a much-needed coffee and look to our wardrobes to help give us the extra boost we need to put a little more pep in our step, what should we wear to work this winter? As it turns out, H&M has the answer.
Scrolling through the new-in section (a frequent past time of mine) I began to build a capsule wardrobe of office-ready pieces that still look equally good for casual weekends too, something that H&M always manage to get right. Plus, there are plenty of brand new, expensive-looking pieces to factor into your everyday looks, as these wise investments always elevate an outfit, whatever your plans may be. So, if you've stood in front of your wardrobe in the last couple of weeks and declared "I have nothing to wear!" keep scrolling for everything I'm adding to my basket from H&M this month. It's the perfect mix of everything you need to get ready for work in the morning, simply mix, match, and wear on repeat.
1. COATS AND JACKETS
The only thing in your wardrobe that'll work harder than a white tee and jeans? A blazer. In fact, wear all three for an instant outfit.
French girls love them, It girls rely on them–we just can't discuss looking polished without including the bouclé jacket.
2. SHIRTS, TOPS AND KNITWEAR
If an Oxford shirt isn't your thing, try this elegant cosy top. The mohair-blend adds a premium finish showing you mean business.
Until summer rolls around, I'm still firmly devoted to cashmere knits with slouch appeal.
3. TAILORED TROUSERS AND SKIRTS
Make the most of leather weather in a pair of supremely cool trousers.
4. DRESSES
There simply isn't an office around that this striking dress won't make the right impression in.
Add this to basket, wear to work, and wait for the compliments to start rolling in. I guarantee it.
SHOP MORE OF MY EXPENSIVE-LOOKING FAVOURITES
I don't know if its the colour, or the shape, but this cardigan looks a million dollars.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.
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