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As Autumn approaches, be sartorially in sync with the changing seasons by adopting these five trend updates into your office style…
For most, September is a time for rejuvenation. A moment in the later end of the year to take a deep breath, compose oneself and walk full steam ahead into the remaining months. It’s a chance to give oneself the necessary boost to fire on all cylinders again after a summer filled with adventure. For the final push of 2018, updating your wardrobe for Autumn will spark a new lease of life into your boardroom style and acumen.
Asymmetric Skirt / Tailored Coat / Wide-legged Trousers
Harking back to Britain’s farming heritage, checks and tweed offer a traditional yet on-trend aesthetic for your rejuvenated work ensemble. Seen on the catwalks of Coach and Calvin Klein for AW18, inject some chequered print into your work tailoring. From windowpane to Glen plaid, every genre of check has been laid out on the trend table, this Autumn. Choose one standout checked piece and team with rich and natural tones for a current way to wear checks at your desk.
It’s rather old-fashioned to assume that you must throw all your bright pieces to the back of your wardrobe once the first of September arrives. Whether it’s a turtleneck, crew neck or a smart cardigan, opt for a vibrant hue for your work knits. This Autumn, choose shades that are closer to neon on the colour spectrum if you desire the chicest of looks in the boardroom. Not only will you stand out from the usual mundane hues of your office, a bright shade will also lighten your mood as the evenings draw darker. Anything to get you through Friday afternoons sifting through emails, right? Pair your neon knit with darker tonal shades in the form of a cropped tailored trouser or a sleek midi skirt.
Cashmere turtleneck poncho / Leather trimmed cape / Cream cashmere cape
With Autumn comes the re-emergence of outerwear and an additional layer to add to your work outfits. As the temperature cools, a lightweight cape is the ideal way to re-enter the world of autumnal dressing. As seen at Giorgio Armani for AW18, this season’s cape is minimal and soft in texture. Choose a neutral tone that will effortlessly complement your entire work wardrobe in a light wool fabric for the autumnal months. Throw over your shoulders and let the cape naturally hang over your border or cinch in at the waist with a chunky belt to add a feminine silhouette.
Leather is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious materials to wear and an ideal way to add some gravitas to your work looks as we transition into Autumn. Known for its durable structure and matte finish, leather should be layered with more leather this season for a sophisticated style in the boardroom. Opt for deep tones like forest green and burgundy in a leather shift dress or pencil skirt to update your corporate attire for AW18. This bold look will make all the right moves if you require a killer ensemble for an important meeting or conference abroad. Stick to classic shapes and long silhouettes to achieve a demure and worldly way to wear this sumptuous material.
Maxi Shirt Dress / Scalloped Leather Pumps / Snakeskin Denim Shirt
It may seem rather exotic for the office but snakeskin is in fact an incredibly versatile print. Become accustomed to its loud pattern and jazzy nature and you’ll discover that it’s a useful string to add to your work wear bow. From python print court heels to snake skin covered blouses, this season’s token print oozes maturity in an enviably fun manner. If you’re looking to lift the mood on a certain minimal work piece, simply add an element of snakeskin, this Autumn. You won’t regret the confidence it’ll give you.
