‘How was your bank holiday?’ They ask. You say, ‘lovely, but hectic’, and so goes the trite but polite chat we will all have in the office kitchen this Tuesday morning. No one wants to be honest and reveal that really they spent the last three days eating, drinking and lounging in sweatpants with Netflix blaring in the background. It just doesn’t sound impressive. But, the truth means wriggling into a pair of smart work trousers come 8 am is a rude awakening.
Ease yourself back into the 9-to-5 monotony with an outfit that zings. Something that will make you stand up a little straighter but still has enough of your weekend personal style that you’ve become accustomed to, but not so much your boss shoots you side eye during morning meetings. At a loose end about what to wear? Fear not for Instagram has made it easier than ever to make this dream a reality. Scroll down to find four ready-made edible outfit sandwiches to take to work this week…
1 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@thestylestalkerWhat to wear to 4 day week work Elizabeth And James coat
2 of 20 Elizabeth And James, Fletcher Oversized Denim Coat, £580, Net-A-Porter
3 of 20 Topshop, Moto Straight Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans, £40
4 of 20 Gianvito Rossi, 105 Leopard-Print Calf Hair Pumps, £615, Net-A-Porter
5 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@meganellabyWhat to wear to 4 day week work
6 of 20 ME+EM, Pinstripe Summer Tux Jacket, £299
7 of 20 Topshop, Striped Roll Sleeve T-Shirt, £12
8 of 20 ME+EM, Pinstripe Summer Wide-Leg Trousers, £169
9 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@double3xposureWhat to wear to 4 day week work
10 of 20 Ellery, Supernova Collared Shirt, £698, Farfetch
11 of 20 Ted Baker, Jeaia Fringed Cable Knit Jumper, £139
12 of 20 L.K.Bennett, Laurela Cream Trousers, £165
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14 of 20 Max Mara Beachwear, Ululato Shirt, £158, Matchesfashion.com
15 of 20 Catzorange, Woven Cotton Bucket Bag, £230, Net-A-Porter
16 of 20 Zara, Striped Paperbag Trousers, £25.99
17 of 20 CREDIT: Instagram/@trineswardrobeWhat to wear to 4 day week work
18 of 20 H&M, Patterned Chiffon Dress, £34.99
19 of 20 Vetements, Denim Over-The-Knee Platform Boots, £1600, Harrods
20 of 20 Valentino, Rockstud Striped Leather Shoulder Bag, £1785, Luisaviaroma