Have You Chosen a New Uniform For September?

This back-to-school month feels like the right time to find your perfect throw-on outfit.

Jeanette Madsen in a printed dress at MFW

by Natalie Hammond |
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It might be spring on the catwalks right now, but we’re still more concerned about what to wear to work in September. This back-to-school month usually means a brand-new uniform and, this autumn, it’s not just the under-16s who can get involved. We've found four - based on what street-stylers have been wearing out and about - and are planning to wear them on rotation all autumn. The point is to keep each outfit pared-back, so you can throw it on and head out the door in two shakes. The best news? You might not even need to go shopping.

The sharp suit

Chloe Harrouche at NYFW
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Whether you're wearing a trouser suit. or a matching blazer and pleated skirt, why not park the button-down shirt? The street-stylers are favoring white tees. A wee heel will keep the look saying 'whip-smart'.

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SHOP: The sharp suit

Levi's T-shirt1 of 4

Levi's, Made & Crafted Oversized Sleeve Tee, £40

Arket blazer2 of 4

Arket, Wool Hopsack Blazer, £150

Arket trousers3 of 4

Arket, Wool Hopsack Trousers, £79

Tu court shoes4 of 4

Tu, Black Faux Leather Mock Croc Court Shoes, £18

The bright co-ord

Linda Tol at NYFW
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We all have tons of black, navy and grey in our wardrobes, but why not dial up the fun-factor with a zingy colored co-ord?

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SHOP: The best co-ord

Essentiel Antwerp cardigan1 of 2

Essentiel Antwerp, Ochre Heavy-Knit Cardigan, £185

Simply Be trousers2 of 2

Simply Be, Easy Care Linen Mix Wide Trousers, £15.80

The leather all-in-one

Eva Chen at NYFW
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There's been a lot of love for leather over the past week. Our favourite iteration for the office, naturally, is wearing the stuff head-to-toe. Nanushka's all-in-one does the hard work for you, but Eva Chen's sleeveless belted jacket over matching trousers is also a 10/10 in our book.

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SHOP: The best 'leather' jumpsuit

Nanushka jumpsuit1 of 1

Nanushka, Tie-Front Jumpsuit, £522

The printed dress

Anna Wintour at NYFW
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A list of fashion uniforms wouldn't be complete without Anna Wintour's printed floral dress with sensible sleeves. Add a block-heeled sandal now and a knee-high boot when the temperature drops.

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SHOP: The best printed dresses

Ganni dress1 of 2

Ganni, Printed Georgette Midi Dress, £180

Warehouse dress2 of 2

Warehouse, High Midi Dress, £49

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