Let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that spring has finally sprung. Okay, back in your seats. While we readily welcome the warm weather, the prospect of having to dress ourselves properly again after months of hiding away in chunky knitwear and shroudy overcoats is pretty daunting.
Thank god the reality of having to fully unsheathe our (unshaven) legs from 60 denier tights and jeans isn't here just yet since summer is still a long way off, but as the sun slowly rears its beautiful head, it is time to accept that a wardrobe rejig looms. Get ready to reveal those shoulders, abandon the cardigans and bid adieu to that aran jumper. Now's the time to inject more colour into your mostly monochrome office wardrobe, experiment with silhouettes or shape and embrace light tailoring.
Workwear can be just as fun as it is functional and we're here to remind you of that with some of the most stylish and flattering spring offerings.
Pair these floral trousers with a white T-shirt and Stan Smiths on a down day or a crisp shirt and mules when you mean bizniz.
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Every woman should own an LBD and this asymmetric Carven number is perfect to take you from your desk to the dance floor.
Photo: Carven
Olive* green doesn't sound like the sexiest colour but this Marques' Almeida blouse looks very chic with light blue jeans and even better with a simple skirt and ankle boots.
Marques' Almeida buckle-fastening silk blouse available at Matches Fashion £425
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For the days when you can barely fall out of bed, let alone find something suitable to wear to work, this dress will be your saviour. Simple, stylish and oh so easy to throw on. At £65, it's a steal too.
Finery London wrap shirt dress £65
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When comfort is key but you don't want to compromise on chic, pull on this dusky-pink jumper.
COS oversize high-neck sweatshirt £45
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Just as every woman should own an LBD, a beautifully cut pair of black or navy trousers are a must too. Your colleagues will eye you up with envy in these Helmut Lang satin trousers.
Helmut Lang navy wide-leg satin trousers £360 available at Harvey Nichols
Photo: Helmut Lang
A boho blouse is always a welcome addition to your wardrobe, just ask Sienna Miller.
Photo: H&M
White trousers might scream 'danger, danger!' with the potential of coffee and/or ink spillages but for those of us who aren't accident prone, these trousers are effortlessly elegant and also elongate the leg. Double win.
Joseph metallic twill ika belted trousers £345
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In case you missed it, mules are the must-have footwear for spring. Step out in style in this velvety pair.
Office madness block heel mules £48
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If you need a quick way to smarten up your look, for those days when all your best clothing is in the wash, throw on a blazer for instant sophistication.
Jaeger block striped blazer £225
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Bored of alternating between the same black jeans and trousers every day? Try these pinstriped cropped pants to refresh your look.
Topshop pinstripe wide leg cropped trousers £30
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Embrace the return of sunshine in a billowy, embroidered blouse that will add a feminine touch to an everyday outfit.
MiH Jeans white embroidery top £265
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So you can't afford a Chanel bouclé jacket? Us neither. This H&M zip-up isn't a bad runner-up for a teeny, tiny fraction of the price.
H&M jacquard weave-jacket £39.99
Photo: H&M
Hooray! After months in layer upon layer upon layer, it's finally time to wear dresses again. This Warehouse frock is long enough that it's work-appropriate but fun and feminine at the same time.
Warehouse blue leaf print midi dress £45
Photo: Warehouse
The proverbial rule book says that you shouldn't mix horizontal and vertical stripes but this Whistles shirt proves that old-fashioned rules are meant to be broken.
Photo: Whistles
If it's still too chilly for you to don a frock, why not pair a maxi skirt like this one from Zara with a black polo neck and ankle boots. Et voila.
Zara long printed skirt £39.99
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PJs as daywear are a big thing and we're certainly taken by the idea of wearing a satin suit to work. Who said sleepwear couldn't be office-appropriate?
Photo: Zara
Free your legs from the shackles of skinny jeans in these palazzo pants. You'll be surprised by how liberated you feel...
Mango linen-blend palazzo trousers £89.99
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