Mantra for the week: don’t bore the boardroom with that same old suit. Whether you spend your 9-to-5 surrounded by creative types or buttoned-up with city blokes, adhering to any office dress code is hard work. Add in this season’s trends, which are as wacky as they are appealing (looking at you cowboy boots and plastic) and we’ve got a conundrum on our hands.
The rules about what you can and can’t wear to work have changed - out has gone the mandatory heels but in its place has come an expectation that your wardrobe reflects your ambition. They say ‘dress for the job you want’, but in many cases that requires not just new clothes, but a new paycheck to afford it. Keeping your Monday-to-Friday styling on point but in line with your budget arguably requires as much time, management and dedication as the role itself. If you’re ready for a refresh in line with the latest trends, get inspired by this arsenal of Instagram’s most stylish women, and then arm yourself with a shopping guide of get the look STAT:
Grazia: What To Wear To Work

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Monse, Oversized Embellished Prince Of Wales Checked Woven Blazer, £1565, Net-A-Porter

Joseph, Daffodil Bronte Dress, £895

Wandler, Hortensia Bag Big White Shades, £700

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Celine, Long Tailored Jacket In Lightweight Wool Tailoring, £1700

Marques'Almeida, Net Loose Fit Crew Neck Top, £265, Farfetch

Etre Cecile, Retro Track Pants, £150

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Racil, Tokyo Single-Breasted Wool Blazer, £745

Topshop, Frill Short Sleeve Shirt, £9

Racil, Aries Slim-Leg Wool Cropped Trousers, £360

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Mango, Checked Structured Coat, £79.99

Mango, Asymmetrical Satin Dress, £59.99

Charles & Keitg, Buckle Flat Mules, £39

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Rouje, Gabin Dress, £149

Whistles, Cleo Double Pouch Crossbody,£119
