30 Workwear Buys From Zara, Mango and M&S That Are Low-Key Perfect
Whether you work in an office or with your hands, are client facing or work from home, the one thing we can all agree on when it comes to the 9-to-5 is that getting ready every day needs fresh inspiration to stop your outfits from feeling boring.
The idea of traditional "workwear" can box us into a style rut of grey suits and court shoes, but what you wear to work needn't be drab pinstripes, and there is a lot on the high street that you'll want to wear during the week and over the weekend too. With the new season in sight, there's no reason you can't embrace all of the colours, textures and silhouettes of spring in a way that's also office appropriate. In an effort to prove it, I searched through hundreds of new pieces for the solution.
If there's anywhere we can count on for understated, timeless pieces that can elevate everyday essentials to the stylish workwear sphere, it's Zara, Mango and Marks and Spencer. If you weren't already sold on Zara's spring suiting, Mango's leather separates and M&S's knits, coats and impressive shoes, then you're going to want to keep scrolling. There are enough wide-leg trousers, oversized shirts, refined co-ords, and polished accessories across the stores to build a capsule wardrobe worthy of a promotion.
To help take the stress out of your daily outfit planning, I've edited down the new-in sections of Zara, Mango and M&S to bring you 30 of the very best pieces to refresh your workwear wardrobe, and believe me—they're anything but boring. I've also thought about outfit-elevating accessories like smart handbags and long-wearing shoes that will go with just about anything. So keep scrolling for the best stores for workwear that fashion editors secretly rely on to build countless workwear outfits. Just be sure to keep our secret.
NEW-IN WORKWEAR FINDS FROM ZARA:
You'll wear pleated trousers like these with knits, shirts, T-shirts, blazers…
Put away the blister plasters. We're wearing easy loafers in the office now.
That's right—this really is £26. It isn't missing an extra zero.
NEW-IN WORKWEAR FINDS FROM MANGO:
We're convinced there isn't a more sensible investment than a timeless trench.
Dress it up with a midi skirt, or keep it casual in jeans—either way, this cool cardigan is always polished.
A simple shirt can be turned into a statement piece with the easy addition of a pair of sculptural earrings.
Cream tailoring says, "I'm prepared for anything." Just be careful how you carry your morning coffee.
Here's conclusive proof that you can wear a leather mini to the office. Just add a pair of tights until the weather warms up.
NEW-IN WORKWEAR FINDS FROM MARKS AND SPENCER:
A classic white linen shirt will serve you well this season. Wear with wide-leg trousers to work or with jeans at the weekend.
Brunch with friends? Just add jeans and sandals. Back in the office? It's got to be tailored wide-leg trousers.
How pretty is this dress? Style it with flats for work, trainers at the weekend and with heels for a wedding.
We would forgive you for thinking that this XL tote was designer.
I'm loving this striped midi. Add a linen blazer over the top and you're good to go.
Another staple you'll rely on time and time again.
I really rate M&S for blazers and this light blue boucle style is the perfect addition to a spring/summer wardrobe.
White dresses really come into their own at this time of the year. I love the blouson sleeves of this style.
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This story was originally published at an earlier date 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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