The arrival of a new season has us all rethinking our go-to pieces for work and home. As we finally emerge into warmer weather, it’s the perfect chance to pack away those winter sweaters and prep your favourite looks for the office.
Whether you struggle with trans-seasonal layering or want a head up on the trends to focus on now to refresh your seasonal work wardrobe, we caught up with the style-savvy team at Sussan to get their top tips.
Switch up your fabrics.
As the weather heats up, it’s time to move away from heavier fibres and pick lighter, breathable materials.
Linen is big this season and has the added benefit of being one of the most lightweight, breathable fabrics for summer. A natural, sustainable material, linen offers easy-wear shapes with the right side of sophisticated style that’s perfect for work.
Sussan’s style team advise adding a slightly oversized linen shirt to classic work pants or a skirt or keeping it classy with a well-cut linen dress – either way, there’s lots of opportunity to update your wardrobe and stay cool with linen.
Florals are always a good idea.
Spring florals always come back around, and it’s a pattern that’s perfect for reaching for work in easy-to-wear neutral shades that offer an instant elevation to your look.
A floral midi-skirt with a classic shirt suits almost every figure. Likewise, a subtle floral patterned trouser with a basic t-shirt is a fresh look that will easily take you from the office to TGIF drinks.
Dress to Impress
Dresses are never not a good idea, and this season, we’re already seeing some gorgeous trends emerge – as well as noticing a few that have proven their staying power.
For effortless style at work, opt for a shirt dress. Providing a simple tailored look, a shirt dress can keep you cool while still being stylish. Add a slim belt to give your silhouette some extra shape.
Bright colours and prints are also back in fashion for summer, with warm reds, pinks, and oranges standing out on both the catwalk and the high street.
Focus on Layers.
While we’re not quite into the sweltering days yet, focusing on how you layer your trans-seasonal pieces will help you get a lot of wear out of them in the coming months.
Layering also comes with its own set of trends. To layer well, you should focus on three key layers; your base layer, a middle layer and a top layer. The knitted vest over a plain dress or linen shirt with wide-leg trousers is very on-trend.
Add a lightweight trench or slightly oversized blazer to complete the look. As the days heat up, you can remove layers as needed and still look stylish.
Don’t Dismiss the Classics
Trends are great, but there are always looks that never go out of fashion – especially when it comes to office wear, Sussan’s style team tell us.
From workday essentials, like the classic black pants and clean white shirt, to a classic trench or leather jacket. When considering how to upgrade your wardrobe, it’s always worth ensuring you’ve set yourself up for style success with the pieces you’ll keep reaching for year after year.