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How to Refresh Your Workwear Wardrobe

31st August 2018
Mark Heyes

Work hard, play hard! Let us take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning with Bonmarché's exclusive collection of women's workwear, allowing you to make a statement in the office with a variety of on-trend looks. Whether you’re a dress person or a separates lady, these pieces can be dressed up or down to suit your personal style whilst staying office-chic. 9 to 5 never looked so good…

Keep Your Tailoring Comfortable

With temperatures starting to drop after a record-breaking summer, we’re ready to make the move from bare legs to full length trousers. But there’s nothing worse than going from feeling the air on your legs every day, to the sudden change of tight non-breathable skinny leg trousers - the feeling can be suffocating! That’s why it’s essential to ease yourself into the autumn season by opting for loose fitting tailoring that provides cover and comfort. Our versatile belted trousers are perfect for the office but can also be dressed up or down for out of hours too. Team with a statement geometric print blouse to bring a modern twist on your workwear basics. Mark says:


If you don’t own a pair of slim black trousers then you need to pronto. These are a wardrobe staple that will take you from work with a kitten heel to the weekend styled with trainers. Plus, the elasticated waistband makes them incredibly comfy too. - Mark Heyes
Keep Your Tailoring Comfortable
Keep Your Dresses Versatile

Keep Your Dresses Versatile

Although we may not be wearing our black tights just yet, it’s important to keep the memory of those shivering November mornings in the back of our minds. For your autumn workwear wardrobe, be sure to choose dresses that you know can be easily styled with tights. Light coloured dresses can often be tricky to style, which is why dresses with a darker base work best. For this reason, our Belted Tunic Dress is the perfect option! Combining dark colours with a striking print and eye-catching pops of pink, ensuring you make a statement with every office entrance. Wear it now, wear it later and enjoy it thoroughly through all seasons! Mark says:


The nipped in waist on this killer frock make this dress the easiest way to nail the geometric pattern trend this season. Watch as your waist appears in a flash - Mark Heyes

Don’t Rule Out Florals

Florals aren’t just for spring! Dark blooms are ideal as they’re versatile enough to be dressed down with weekend denim and formal enough paired with your favourite tailoring, depending on your office dress-code. This season we’re breaking traditional fashion rules: floral patterns combined with delicate spots, finished off with structured lines and block colouring. The mixed variety of prints brings a refreshing change to your everyday florals. And the best part; You’ll be able keep wearing these pieces come spring next year (not that we’re wishing the freezing weather away or anything…!). Mark says:


Say hello to my two of my favourite trends – spots and florals in a sleek and flattering workwear blouse. Clashing prints can be a hard trend to master but this shirt does it all for you! - Mark Heyes
Don’t Rule Out Florals
Think Heavier Fabrics

Think Heavier Fabrics

When a crisp chill enters the air, switching out your sheer blouses for knitted tops and your cotton dresses for textured skirts will bring warmth to both your look and your temperature. Pencil skirts will never go out of style, so opt for one you love so you can make the most of it year in year out. For autumn winter 2018, the catwalks were awash with checked print across every kind of item, which is why this check print pencil skirt will be the perfect addition to your autumn wardrobe. Add pops of mustard in the form on knitwear to elevate your monochrome, and if you’re feeling fashion forward try teaming with a pair of knee-high boots.

I think you’ll all agree that mustard is set to be THE colour of the season. So why not start by giving your workwear a lift with a pop of mustard knitwear? - Mark Heyes