Work it!

Update your 9-5 wardrobe with chic new season trends and re-invented classics. Here's how...

The Boardroom dress
Mix up the traditional classic with the key shapes of the season
Catwalk image: Jil Sander
Grey flannel dress, £70, Great Plains
Red and navy silk dress, £425 J Crew
Grey multicoloured cotton mix dress, £139, Three Floor
The multitasking bag
Invest in an everyday bag, big enough to carry just about everything you'll ever need
Grey leather bag, £180, Cambridge Satchel company
Black and white leather shopper, £895, Loewe
Black leather tote, £545, LK Bennett

The skirt suit
Update a workwear classic with a statement bag and chunky flats
Catwalk image: Proenza Schouler
Grey PU bag, £49.99, Zara
Grey wool jacket, £285, Gerard Darel
Grey wool skirt, £130, Gerard Darel
Black leather shoes, £199, Senso
Stand out flats
Stay on trend yet comfortable all day long in these statement flats
Catwalk image: Jil Sander
Leather booties, £200, Bimba and Lola
Black leather shoes, £95, Topshop
Black patent brogues, £28, Asos

Finishing touches
Just add... Subtle masculine touches for a sleek finish
Catwalk image: Michael Kors
Blue leather diary, £155, Smythson
Navy leather belt, Ally Capellino
Gold plated watch, £215, Larsson and Jennings
The new shirt shade
Re-invent a classic workwear staple in the colour of the season- grey
Catwalk image: Giorgio Armani

The new skirt length
Elevate your working wardrobe with this season's staple midi skirt
Catwalk image: Guy Laroche
The 7pm switch up
Update your look to instantly take you from desk to dinner
Catwalk image: Balenciaga
22k gold-plated Windrose cuff, £122.96, Elizabeth and James
Green geometric leather clutch, £89, Cos
Black suede sandals, £450, Manolo Blahnik

Sleek separates
Pair simple, chic pieces together as a sleek alternative to the traditional working suit
Catwalk image: Tom Ford
The perfect commuter coat
Look chic on the commute in this season's sleekest styles
Catwalk image: Marc Jacobs



