7 Workwear Trends to Test Drive at the Office This Fall

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No matter what kind of office dress code you’re navigating, putting together a work outfit can sometimes feel uninspiring. Or stressful. Or both! Thankfully, there are several workwear trends dominating the world of fashion—think driving loafers, sweater vests, and fitted leather jackets that nod to traditional suiting—that will breathe fresh air into your morning dressing routine. Best of all, the runways and street style scene are revisiting these professional staples in refreshing ways that are sure to pull anyone out of their corporate style rut.

Vogue’s Favorite Fall Workwear Trends:The Driving Loafer: Bally Pathy leather loafers, $950The Pencil Skirt: J.Crew pencil midiskirt, $89The Cropped Leather Jacket: Madewell shrunken zip-front jacket, $498The Printed Midi: Toteme linen-blend maxidress, $480The Sweater Vest: Nili Lotan May sweater vest, $450The New Pump: Reformation Nickie kitten heeled pumps, $278The Suede Tote: Métier Incognito Cabas small suede tote, $2,450Before we jump in: zoom in on The Row’s exacting fall collection, which keeps Vogue editors inspired, and you’ll see how the brand effortlessly takes formal tailoring and gives it an elegant sense of ease. The same goes for Mrs. Prada’s recent penchant for the pencil skirt and Dries Van Noten’s elegant, printed interpretation of the go-to dress. Discover the seven workwear trends we’re embracing this fall, with easy-to-recreate outfit ideas for styling them out.

The Driving LoaferBally

Pathy leather loafers

Driving loafers are having a moment after walking the runways at Bally and Miu Miu. Wear them with a colorful sock to add character to a slim suit. A leather timepiece adds low-key polish.

The Row

Essentials Schoolgirl wool-blend cady blazer

Comme Si

merino tube socks

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Miu Miu

leather lace-up moccasins

Tod’s

Iniez embellished leather loafers

The Pencil SkirtThe office siren is back and with her re-entry comes the return of the pencil skirt. This classic office staple feels fresh when paired with an oversized blazer, sharp pumps, and a trim little cardigan in a bold primary hue.

The Frankie Shop

Gelso oversized blazer

Ferragamo

Bria embellished leather pumps

Banana Republic

refined shrunken T-shirt

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Saint Laurent

houndstooth wool-twill skirt

Helmut Lang

zip-detailed virgin wool skirt

The Cropped JacketNour Hammour

Bleeker cropped paneled leather jacket

Instead of your typical blazer, try a cropped leather jacket this fall. It’s the perfect layering piece and pairs well with skirts and wide-leg trousers. A graphic scarf can be worn around the neck for an arsty touch.

Veronica Beard

Sonia wide-leg pants

Gabriela Hearst

Maya suede brogues

Toteme

printed cotton and silk-blend scarf

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Madewell

shrunken zip-front jacket

The Printed MidiDries Van Noten

Delvet plaid belted midi dress

Mididresses are a classic office staple, and this season we’re loving printed versions of the style by Dries Van Noten and Proenza Schouler. Wear yours with a pair of knee high boots and a trench. Gold jewelry accents add personality.

Aeyde

Arla leather knee boots

Aesther Ekme

Phantom large suede tote bag

Shay

18-karat gold diamond necklace

Shop midi dresses:

Proenza Schouler White Label

Lane checked cotton wrap dress

Toteme

linen-blend maxi dress

The Sweater VestNili Lotan

May cashmere tank

The minimalist take on the sweater vest will become your new go-to knit. We love it paired with a full skirt or as a part of a slim suit.

Gucci

embroidered wool midi skirt

Loulou Studio

Regane flannel Mary Jane ballet flats

Ganni

suiting fitted blazer

Tory Burch

Eleanor satchel

Lié Studio

Emma cuff bracelet

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Extreme Cashmere

N°156 Be Now cashmere-blend sweater vest

Theory

cashmere sleeveless sweater

The New PumpToteme

wedge leather pumps

Your typical office pump is getting a twist this season with elongated silhouettes and low or wedge heels. Wear yours with a maxiskirt for an edgy take on sophisticated elegance.

Alex Mill

Taylor rollneck cardigan

Leset

Julien cashmere-blend maxi skirt

Gap

organic cotton big shirt

Alaïa

Le Teckel medium bag

Sophie Buhai

silver necklace

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Reformation

Nickie kitten heeled pumps

The Row

Charlotte leather pumps

ATP Atelier

Mira napp slingbacks

The Suede ToteMétier

Incognito Cabas small suede tote

For fall, the workwear tote is reimagined in a tough suede. This versatile carryall works with suiting, or crisp white denim for a casual day.

Agolde

90s Pinch Waist straight-leg organic jeans

Aritzia

relaxed poplin shirt

Loewe

Campo leather loafers

Shop more suede totes:

Little Liffner

Sprout suede tote bag

J.Crew

large Berkeley tote