As someone who dithers over every life decision - what coffee to order, what dress to buy, you name it - I find Monday mornings particularly testing. Choosing what to wear to workis a personal time black hole. One moment I’m staring into my wardrobe, flicking past dresses and jackets and the next thing I know, an hour has gone by and I’m still there in my pants with hangers dangled off every finger. Efficient it is not.
My workaround? Instagram. The first thing I do, and likely (albeit embarrassingly) the last thing I do is look at my phone, likely at Instagram. I’ve turned that vice into a point of inspiration by following women whose personal style is set at an aspirational level. Now, my dithering time is sliding down and my sartorial prowess is on the rise. I am not above copying, in fact, I call it a homage. Here are the five outfits that are the brains behind my more polished, more grown-up office attire…
1 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@hannahstefanssonInstagram/@hannahstefansson
2 of 20 & Other Stories, Oversized Wool Blend Sweater, £69
3 of 20 H&M, Pleated Wrapover Skirt, £39.99
4 of 20 Office, Kentucky- Western Calf Boot, £125
5 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@juliannawildeInstagram/@juliannawilde
6 of 20 Anya Hindmarch, Chubby Cube Cross-Body, £495
7 of 20 Mango, Gingham Blazer, £49.99
8 of 20 River Island, Black Double Circle Belt, £12
9 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@juliannawildeInstagram/@juliannawilde
10 of 20 Uniqlo, Cashmere Scarf, £39
11 of 20 All Saints, Hawk V-Neck Jumper, £108
12 of 20 & Other Stories, Palm Embroidered Scallop Dress, £89
13 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@hannastefanssonInstagram/@hannastefansson
14 of 20 Topshop, Corduroy Double Breasted Blazer, £65
15 of 20 Topshop, Corduroy Trousers, 40
16 of 20 Miista, Carlota Mahogany Croc Leather Boots, £265
17 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@monikhInstagram/@monikh
18 of 20 Pinko, Double-Breasted Melton Coat, £665
19 of 20 Sandro, Corduroy Jumpsuit, £345
20 of 20 Tohum, Large Puka Natural Shell Anklet, £155, Browns