The post-pandemic world has turned a good many things on their head – and chief amongst these is the way we work. More and more of us have switched up the office routine of yore for home working with, perhaps, a day or two each week spent together as a team. Most of us have moved past the initial delight at the perennial pyjamas of lockdown, but with less and less rigid schedules, where does that leave how we dress? Flexibility and comfort are the names of the game. We pick our favourite pieces for work life – whether that’s taking Zoom calls at home, going into the office or, as is increasingly popular, a mix of both.
By Nancy Alsop
February 2023
Work It: 21 Hardworking Flexible Pieces For The Office
The work landscape is changing and so are our ideas of what constitutes good work wear. These pieces will see you through – from Zoom calls at home to in-person meetings.
COS.com
Sharp cuts and unusual tailoring characterise Cos’s pieces, which we’d wear as happily on the weekend as in the office – just, perhaps, with different accessories.
ZARA
What did we do in the old days before Zara launched in the UK? From party dresses to kids’ clothes to work wear, the high street giant nails every aspect of our sartorial lives.
& Other Stories
H&M’s grown-up big sister, & Other Stories, does a brilliant line in fresh, contemporary looks for the modern multi-tasker and flexible worker.
Whistles
Unless you work somewhere very formal, elegant dresses are just as acceptable in the work place these days as blazers and briefcases. Whistles makes exactly the sort of frocks that are perfect for the office – simply dress them up for post work dinner dates as required.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw has been our go-to for the high-end of the high street ever since the 1990s thanks to its excellent cuts and good-quality fabrics. From elegant frocks to sharp tailoring, it has our office and home-working needs covered.
Toast
Not all workers are based in glass towers or required to wear suits. For more literary or artistic pursuits, Toast is a perfect go-to for smart but interesting looks that are practical too.
Anthropologie
The sheer joy of Anthropologie is that, with its profusion of exciting designers showcased under one vibrant roof, there are clothes and accessories aplenty for all occasions – from party garb to office wear.
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Nancy Alsop
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Published February 2023
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