Office Workwear Staples

Home to hundreds of designers, I’ve made it easier for you to navigate through the site to find items by the workwear staple that you may be looking to update:

• Coat or Trench coat 
• Blazer or “suit separate” as termed by ShopBop
• Blouses – this section requires a little navigation to select the more work-appropriate variety. When in doubt, pay attention to fabrics and avoid flashing skin!
• Skirt or pants like this tuxedo style from celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe’s line
• Staple work dress – statement ones are fun but a LBD is the most versatile IMO. ShopBop doesn’t have a work dress category (knee-length is the closest) but here’s a great structured dress , here’s a more casual Norma Kamali frock that those in more relaxed offices can work over the colder months.
• Bag and laptop bag
• Shoes

Long jacket by Public School doubles up as both coat and blazer

Blouse by Equipment

Dress by Haute Hippie can be layered up or down to suit the weather and reminds of the dress worn by this BusiChic

MICHAEL Michael Kors bag fits in a lot while keeping its structure

Walk to work in these cute Marc by Marc Jacobs flats

… before switching into these polished Sam Edelman punps

On sale

ShopBop currently has lots of Autumn/Winter items on sale including this Sloan Crewneck Sweater in a brilliant leopard print by Equipment also comes in Heather Grey and Nude. Sleek skirts by Ronny Kobo have also caught my eye. Quirky knits more your style? Florencia Sweater by Diane von Furstenburg with jeans or skirt would make for a cute Smart Casual look.

Keep warm with these beauties – Markus Lupfer Jewel Bracelet Gloves

Shop by designer

• Diane von Furstenburg
• J.W. Anderson
• Marc by Marc Jacobs
• Rachel Zoe
• The very feminine Rebecca Taylor and Rebecca Minkoff

*Brand exclusions apply: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Acne Studios, Alexander Wang, Birkenstock, Canada Goose, Gareth Pugh, Giambattista Valli, Herve Leger, Hunter Boots, J. Mendel, Jason Wu, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, Jonathan Simkhai, Katie May, KENZO, Maison Martin Margiela, MCM, MICHELE, Monique Lhuillier, Moschino, MZ Wallace, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Rag & Bone, Rodarte, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney apparel, Stuart Weitzman, SUNO, Tory Burch, Versace, Victoria Victoria Beckham, and WGACA Vintage.

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