Anyone who has ever worked in an office has likely struggled to navigate the dress code. You want to look polished and professional, but you also want to feel like yourself. It's a tricky balance.
Depending on how formal your particular workplace is, there should be room to inject your personal style into your 9-5 uniform. It can be subtle tweaks—the addition of a vintage silk scarf and your favourite pair of loafers—or in more casual environments, you can pretty much dress as you would OOO, with just a few adjustments (ie. the crop tops and thigh-highs should probably stay at home).
You also have to be comfortable. When hopping from lunch meeting to conference call and sitting in one spot for hours on end, it's crucial to avoid too-tight shoes or an off-shoulder sleeve that keeps slipping down. These details might just be the difference between a stress-free working day and one full of nagging frustrations.
With all this in mind, we've pulled together seven spring-ready looks that are smart enough for most offices but far from boring. Scroll on to see for yourself.