Your Back-to-Office Style Guide Is Here
Lean into power casual.


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Without question, working from home has changed our minds about strict office dress codes. Still, the novelty of wearing sweats and track suits all day has worn off. According to an original Marie Claire x LinkedIn survey, almost half (47 percent) of respondents are looking forward to getting dressed up for work again and more than one third said they were shopping for a new work wardrobe. Now is the perfect time to invest in a few great pieces that will showcase your personal style. Make your back-to-work budget work smarter, not harder, by investing in items that you can mix-and-match for high-performing, down-to-business looks. (opens in new tab)
Back-to-Work Tops
Think beyond traditional suit shirts and stuffy button-downs. Instead, reach for blouses with feminine details like ruffles and blazers in unexpected fabrics and adorned with shiny hardware.
Wales Bonner Twill Blazer
Smythe Duchess Wool Blazer
Rebecca Taylor Valerie Eyelet Blouse
Back-to-Work Pants
Forty-six percent of our survey respondents are shopping for the perfect back-to-office pants. But if "no jeans" is still the policy at your office post-pandemic, don't panic. Leg elongating high-waisted trousers, stretchy slacks, and minimalist patterned pants will give your look a leg up.
Tory Burch Gingham Linen Wide Leg Pants
Chloé Stretch Wool Wide Leg Pants
Gabriela Wool Twill Flare
Victoria, Victoria Beckham Belted Straight Leg Pants
Back-to-Work Shoes
Sorry, sky-high heels. We're just not that into you anymore. Commit to a commuter shoe, like a loafer, that's both comfy and cool.
Jeffrey Campbell Sorbonne Penny Loafer
Louise et Cie Emlen Chain Loafer
Tory Burch Jessa Horse Hardware Loafer
Back-to-Work Accessories
Thirty-seven percent of our survey respondents said they want to invest in new jewelry this season. So shake up your workwear with sleek belts and baubles that will add pizzaz to any boardroom ensemble.
Doina Gemstone Huggie Earrings Set
Bottega Veneta Triangle-Buckle Leather Belt
Back-to-Work Bags
No need to settle for a backpack to get you and your gear to-and-from the office. These chic back-to-work bags fit your laptop and then some.
Cuyana Classic Structured Leather Tote
Longchamp Paille Straw Tote
Gucci 1955 Tote Bag
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Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, covering runway trends and tracking down the latest finds to buy and wear. When she’s not writing about fashion, she pens about the best places to jet-off to.
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