Most Wanted: Back To Business

With September just around the corner and a new season of fashion at our fingertips, it’s time to turn your attention back to your business wardrobe. The return to work after a long, hot summer offers an opportunity for a fresh start, whether you’re trying to take your career to the next level, land a new client or dress for the job you want. Whatever your ambition, you’ll need a 9-to-5 uniform to match. Fortunately, our editors are experts at balancing on-duty and effortless style codes, so you can show you mean business while still looking chic.

“As of next week, I’ll be swapping the linen dresses and flip flops I’ve been wearing all summer for something a bit more polished for the office,” says NET-A-PORTER shopping editor Viktorija Tomasevic. “Nour Hammour’s leather ‘Viret’ midi skirt and Dries Van Noten’s cotton-poplin shirt are the key pieces I’ve added to my workwear rotation for the new season. I love the flash of gold embroidery on the sleeves, which makes corporate shirting feel much less stuffy,” she continues.

When it comes to curating your new office look, sharp tailoring is always a smart choice. Saint Laurent’s double-breasted blazer delivers sartorial sophistication worthy of a promotion, especially when paired with the matching pants. Add The Row’s optic-white ‘Liisa’ wedges to make the look more directional (who says you can’t add personality to a power suit?) and Bottega Veneta’s commuter-friendly tote to deliver maximum impact in the boardroom and beyond.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for something that can easily transition to an after-work date night, opt for Gucci’s silk-faille pencil skirt. The ’90s style revival is cut to perfection, making it an office staple as well as an alluring choice come evening. Simply style yours with a high-neck blouse and Jude’s classic ‘Haze’ pumps for work, then switch into Nili Lotan’s lace-trimmed ‘Aronia’ tank and a pair of laid-back ballet flats at 5pm. The bottom line? Your back-to-work wardrobe starts here.

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