6 Ways To Refresh Your Workwear For 2022

We’re more than happy to pack the sweatpants away, but one thing we’ll miss about loungewear? The comfort. Thankfully, this season sees voluminous silhouettes take centre stage. Think soft, fluid tailoring and artfully oversized blazers and pants that won’t scrimp on wiggle room. Layer a boxy blazer over a silky slip for boy-meets-girl panache, or choose architectural elements like bold ruffles and dramatic sleeves to amp up your rotation of workwear tops.

Leaving the house (remember her?) calls for accessories that mean business. We stan the return of spacious tote bags, offering enough room to hold a laptop, lunch, the all-important hand sanitiser and more. Plush quilting and squishy shapes echo the pillowy comfort we’ve come to love, reshaping everything from handbags and hair accessories to slip-on-and-go sandals and ballet flats.

Get the most out of the last month of summer with silhouettes that channel laidback luxe. Resort-ready textures like linen, breezy cotton, metallics and crinkles come to life in tailored short suits, breezy gypset blouses and slinky cut-out dresses. Wear these styles as is for weekends and after-work occasions, and get creative with layering as the weather (or office AC) cools.

Whether you’ve been lucky enough to blow the dust off your passport or are still yearning to recapture the magic of travel at home, this season’s artisanal-inspired accessories have you covered. Hand-worked textures like macramé, raffia and wood bring a worldly charm to your wardrobe, and double as great conversation-starters too. You can’t go wrong with a pair of woven flats, while statement earrings and rattan bags are perfect for bringing a crafty touch to an otherwise simple outfit.  

Rediscover the joy of dressing up and dive headfirst into this season’s flurry of colour. Bold monochromatic styling, colour-blocking and graphic patterns are all up for grabs, with suits, dresses and shirts coming in a wealth of highlighter hues. Choose your own adventure with separates in clashing colours, or let a pre-panelled piece do the hard work for you.

Whether you’re mostly minimalist or like your looks loud, there’s no denying the joie de vivre that a punchy accessory brings. Ease back into life with a bright block heel peeking out beneath plain pencil skirts, or embolden your next Zoom meeting with a colourful earring or necklace. Ready to commit? A colourful handbag makes a great everyday companion if you’re returning to the commute.