After a summer of out-of-office replies, sun-soaked getaways and muddy festival weekenders, September marks a return to routine. And with it comes the age-old question: what to wear? Whether you’re heading back to work after a long break or just looking to refresh your office wardrobe, we’ve curated a guide that makes dressing for work feel effortless and even a little fun.
The Blazer
There are suits, and then there’s McQueen. With a heritage steeped in craftsmanship and a legacy tied to Savile Row, the house’s sharply cut blazers and matching trousers deliver power-dressing with precision. Choose clean lines, strong shoulders and a touch of signature drama to make even Monday mornings feel slick and seamless.
The blouse
A structured schedule doesn’t have to mean structured tailoring. Chloé’s collection of silk blouses offers a quietly romantic and entirely office-appropriate alternative. The Lavallière blouse, £1,235, brings a whisper of bohemia to the workday with its fluid silhouette, mother-of-pearl buttons and jacquard design.
The footwear
Few things ruin the feeling of a good outfit faster than a frantic shoe swap in the office bathroom. Enter Loro Piana’s Rebecca ballet flat, £695, crafted for those who refuse to sacrifice comfort for elegance. As soft as your favourite trainers and as refined as your most polished pumps, they’re a chic solution for multi-leg commutes.
The bag
Longchamp’s Le Pliage tote, £120, is the work bag that understands the brief. Lightweight, durable and conveniently spacious, its nylon construction folds neatly between business trips and weekend escapes. Available in a range of hues, it’s the rare everyday essential with personality, whatever your office persona may be.
The accessories
Back-to-back meetings and early starts can be a shock to the system, especially after a week of lie-ins and hitting the snooze button. Not to worry, Omega’s Constellation timepiece, £11,000, makes punctuality a given with its integrated bracelet and co-axial automatic movement – it’s sleek, reliable and ensures you’re on time, every time.