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Returning to the office after the festive break is never easy – just the thought of facing the morning commute is enough to make anyone run for the hills – but there are ways to make the transition more bearable, and great tailoring is one of them. Slip into a beautifully cut suit or separates and you’ll feel ready to take on almost anything (even rush hour), so consider this your cue to invest in more pieces guaranteed to boost your mood and your confidence in 2026.

“I am a huge fan of blazers and tailored pants in oversized shapes, especially for the office,” says NET-A-PORTER’s buying editor, Abbi Minchin. “Not only are both extremely versatile and easily styled together or separately, but there is an aura that comes with wearing a suit that’s perfect for the first meetings of the year,” she adds.

If you only make one upgrade to your working wardrobe, make it the color of your shirt. Pretty pastel tones like mint and lilac were seen on Gucci’s Resort ’26 runway, while baby blue took the top spot among showgoers at fashion week. With Loewe’s relaxed style as your starting point, take cues from Bettter founder Julie Pelipas, who used her blue shirt to zhuzh up a simple suit, adding a contrasting copper-toned shirt for an extra pop of color – or follow Minchin’s advice and layer a turtleneck underneath. Team with Anine Bing’s wide-leg ‘Lou’ pants and Le Monde Béryl’s sleek ‘Stella’ flats.

Elsewhere, show you mean business in Khaite’s ‘Alton’ trench coat. Designed in a long, double-breasted shape with military-inspired epaulettes and pintucked sides, few styles will make you feel more empowered. Wear it draped over the shoulders of a suit when heading to a client lunch or networking event, complete with Alaïa’s sleek textured-leather pumps and Gucci’s ‘Softbit’ suede tote.

Browse more in this week’s New In.