3 Easy Ways to Update Your Workwear Wardrobe

Here's how to get ahead of the curve, with a nod to the SS20 catwalks.

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31 December 2019

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3 Easy Ways to Update Your Workwear Wardrobe

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Time to refresh your workwear wardrobe.

We’re not talking a major overhaul here. Just a few carefully chosen updates that will get you in gear for the rest of the year ahead.

Plus, with winter nearly here in the UAE, it’s also time to dip your toe in next season’s trends, with transitional pieces inspired by the catwalks.

Here are three easy ways to perk up your nine-to-five style…

1. The boxy blazer

There was a new kind of power dressing evident on the SS20 catwalks, with designers like Proenza Schouler, Chloe and JW Anderson making the case for tailoring that combines strong shoulders with a slouchy silhouette.

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Proenza Schouler Spring Summer 2020 looks in detail Hair by @guidopalau Styling by #CamillaNickerson #proenzaschouler #nyfw

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Soft hues like ivory and beige were popular, but we also saw flashes of citrus brights – orange is going to be everywhere come spring.

Miss Selfridge Camel Check Mensy Blazer, £59/AED284.20; Ivory Long Sleeve Rib Turtle Neck Top, £16/AED77.07; Faye Blue Mid Wash Straight Leg Jeans, £40/AED192.68; White Shoes (in stores in January), £32/AED154.14

JD Williams Orange Mix & Match Fashion Blazer

JD Williams Orange Mix & Match Fashion Blazer, £25/AED120.42

2. Lighter leather

After a strong showing for AW19, leather continues to dominate on the designer front, but for spring it’s all about lighter and brighter shades.

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You may not want to go as far as the lemon-yellow or tangerine jackets seen at Emilia Wickstead or Bottega Veneta, but why not try a buttery soft midi skirt, or add a flash of colour with a cross-body bag?

Sonder Studio Tan PU Midi Skirt (available January), £40/AED192.68, M&Co

White Stuff Emma Leather Crossbody Bag, £49.95/AED240.61

3. Muted knitwear

There was a real Nineties feel to many of the SS20 colour palettes too, especially when it came to knitwear, with pale shades and minimalist cuts on show at Helmut Lang and Prada.

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While the wintry weather calls for cosy jumpers, swap dark autumnal hues for beige, oatmeal or dove grey, adding lightness to your office attire.