The wardrobe battle is a constant struggle that working women seem to go through on the daily. It usually starts out with a mental inspection of all the pieces you own and ends with questioning every shopping decision you’ve ever made. And because the outfit you pick is almost sure to play a role in how your day unfolds, it’s crucial to excel at the Sunday-to-Thursday challenge of getting dressed for work. Savoir Flair brings you five outfit ideas, one for each day of the week, to ease that frenzied state you call “mornings”.
Sunday: Masculine Chic
To upgrade your traditional pieces, consider teaming them with edgy footwear. For example, style up a classic tweed jacket with wide-leg trousers and ultra-masculine loafers. The result is fashionably fresh and office appropriate.
- Zara jacket, AED 469/SAR 479, The Dubai Mall
- Gucci blouse, AED 3,597/SAR 3,676, Net-a-Porter
- Proenza Schouler pants, AED 2,868/SAR 2,930, Net-a-Porter
- Topshop earrings, AED 67/SAR 68, The Dubai Mall
- Zara loafers, AED 529/SAR 540, The Dubai Mall
Monday: Boss-Lady Layering
When done right, layering gives life to a simple look through the addition of color, structure, and sophistication. Jazz up a monochrome dress with a longline vest in a punchy hue and then cinch it at the waist. Lastly, pull on some over-the-knee boots to make your ensemble more conservative for the workplace.
- Zara dress, AED 269/SAR 275, The Dubai Mall
- Topshop waistcoat, AED 124/SAR 127, The Dubai Mall
- Zara boots, AED 269/SAR 275, The Dubai Mall
- New Look choker, AED 24/SAR 25, ASOS
- BDG belt, AED 125/SAR 128, Urban Outfitters
Tuesday: Classic Edge
Modish black overalls are the talk of the season and make for the sleekest professional look when paired with a feminine silk blouse in a bold print. Tone down your accessories and you’re set for a seriously chic look.
- Zara jumpsuit, AED 269/SAR 275, The Dubai Mall
- Gucci blouse, AED 3,597/SAR 3,676, Net-a-Porter
- Joseph cardigan, AED 860/SAR 876, Net-a-Porter
- Monica Vinader ‘Riva Circle’ earrings, AED 762/SAR 780, Net-a-Porter
- Zara velvet flats, AED 199/SAR 205, The Dubai Mall
Wednesday: Delicate Elegance
A cardigan is the perfect transitional piece to add atop any look, but wearing it on its own with a pleated skirt is refreshing and super ladylike. To avoid looking over-dressed for the office, pair your co-ordinated outfit with funky booties.
- Markus Lupfer ‘April’ cardigan, AED 1,420/SAR 1,450, Net-a-Porter
- Stella McCartney ‘Camilla’ blouse, AED 1,905/SAR 1,950, Net-a-Porter
- Topshop skirt, AED 262/SAR 267, The Dubai Mall
- Paula Mendoza ‘Yantra’ ear cuffs, AED 550/SAR 562, BySymphony
- Sam Edelman ‘Taye’ boots, AED 525/SAR 535, Net-a-Porter
Thursday: Casual Cool
In Dubai, it’s TGIT for a reason: the casual dress code across most offices. You can finally wear your denim favorites to work, so experiment with your casual pieces. Try wearing a cropped top over a crisp-white shirt with jeans for a dressy yet Thursday-friendly outfit.
- J.Crew top, AED 357/SAR 365, Net-a-Porter
- 3×1 jeans, AED 1,143/SAR 1,168, Net-a-Porter
- Zara top, AED 169/SAR 173, The Dubai Mall
- Zara flats, AED 229/SAR 234, The Dubai Mall
- Topshop necklace, AED 38/SAR 39, The Dubai Mall
