Workwear is hard enough, wishing you were wearing pajamas in icy, cold weather can make it feel even harder. Being chic enough to stay true to your personal style, keeping it office appropriate and staying warm is a lot to deal with when you haven’t had your first cup of coffee yet!
We took the time to ask our team for their favorite pieces to create the perfect cold weather, office workwear looks. Bonus that we included pieces that can be used in multiple weather situations so it’s easy to mix and match throughout the year while you make the most out of your closet!
Blue + Camel Tones
A classic color combination, mixing blue and camel creates a sophisticated feel and the deep wine color adds that pop that turns this look up to 11.
The Heather dress has an above elbow sleeve, giving more coverage without going full length sleeve and hits at the knee if you have an office where the temperature vacillates between an ice box and sauna. Adding the Calezdonia Thermal Tights in color 2240 keeps your lower half warm while the Theory single button blazer in Truffle gives you an extra layer of warmth on the top while the A/C is blowing in the middle of February. Finish the look with cool girl brand Cult Gaia’s Mira earring, a belt to match your cozy tights like this Isabel Marant belt. Finish off the entire look with a bag that pulls everything together, Mlouye’s Sera Tote in “South America “!
The Outfit Made For Walking
Does getting to work involve having to walk outside for way longer than you want to or hopping on the metro in cold weather?
Grab the Yaa dress in a rich wine color and a few extras to make that walk more comfortable! The Yaa’s eye-catching gold buttons and adjustable neckline make it a go-to dress for the office in any weather but add a turtleneck underneath and it’s ready for cooler months! Rip resistant tights are an actual life saver when you are on the go, a pair of black tights from Sheertex add another layer of warmth. The Jepesi necklace from SOKO complements the gold buttons on the Yaa dress. Toss a pair of fashionable but functional boots (these ones from Alohas are also sustainable) on before you grab a classic trench, we love this one from Reformation. Walking means you need to carry everything for the day with you, Clare V.’s Le Zip Sac tote bag comes in great patterns, can hold a 15” laptop and has a shoulder strap.
Office But Make it Fashion
By now you’ve seen THAT outfit on Katie Holmes, the one that looks like it’s from 2002 not 2022, but her dress over pants look is actually perfect for winter weather and is highlighting that this look is back in full force.
Make the pants under a dress look work for a professional setting by using the right pieces. The Becca dress in navy is perfect since the button front makes it easy to adjust the outfit to fit your look. Start with a pretty printed long sleeve blouse, we love this patterned one from Tucker NYC, a pair of cigarette pants are easy to wear under a dress and work when tights aren’t enough. If you need another layer, adding a double breasted blazer in velvet feels as cozy and warm as it looks. Sezane has one in the perfect rust color. Finish off the look with a pair of glove boots from Everlane to match the blazer, a practical but chic backpack and a cool ring with a pop of color from sustainable brand Monica Vinader.
Wintertime workwear can be easy, and look good. By using layers, the right accessories and mixing pieces not considered before, you can build go to looks that will get you through chilly weather. No one is going to look as good at you at the water cooler.