Now that a return to the office is an actual thing, women across the UAE are thinking about something they haven’t even considered for a while: what to wear to work. After months at home with just a laptop for company and only a fraction of presentability required for video calls, the traditional conventions of office attire have been, well, reworked. With hybrid working – spending part of the workweek in the office, part at home – now seen as a post-pandemic norm, you need a hybrid wardrobe to match. Yes, comfort is still key à la 2020, but boring office outfits are a no-no in 2021. Need some inspiration? Here are five fab outfit suggestions for your first (super stylish) week back at work.
SUNDAY: THE CUTE SUIT
Oversized double-breasted blazer, ZARA
Wide-leg trousers, ZARA
Sleeveless knit top, ZARA
High-heel sandals, ZARA
Earrings, TOGA ARCHIVES at H&M
MONDAY: THE MONOCHROME MOMENT
Mini dress, MANGO
Over-the-knee boots TOGA ARCHIVES, H&M
Bracelets, ZARA
Handheld flap detail bag, NEXT
TUESDAY: THE ALL-NUDE ENSEMBLE
Sleeveless sweater, GANNI at MATCHESFASHION
Tapered trousers, NOON BY NOOR
Crossbody bag, ZARA
Canvas mules, Chelsea Paris at SHOPBOP
Resin bangle, Dries Van Noten at NET-A-PORTER
WEDNESDAY: THE SUPER-SHARP SEPARATES
Oversized shirt, TOGA ARCHIVES at H&M
Scarf-detail trousers, TOGA ARCHIVES at H&M – Available September 2
Leather clutch bag, Sabyasachi at HM.COM
Two-tone heels, BOSS HUGO BOSS (in stores only)
Chain Earrings, Laura Lombardi at NET-A-PORTER
THURSDAY: THE WEEKEND’S HERE MAXI
Maxi dress, LEEM
Leather sneakers, BY FAR
Earrings, Ben Amun at THE OUTNET
Gold-plated ring, Leda Madera at NET-A-PORTER
Leather bag, STRATHBERRY