Get your hands on the best workwear on the high street, with prices from as little as £2

HEADING into the office but not sure what to wear?

Workwear doesn’t have to be boring! Think boucle jackets, sharp shirts with oversized collars and fancy flats, and you’ll be bang on trend and look the business.

Catherine HarbourWorkwear has had a stylish update for 2024[/caption]

These days there is so much more flexibility in what you can wear to work that you can really experiment. 

But if you’re still wanting to look smart while in the office, then scroll down for the best workwear pieces on the high street now. Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale gives you the rundown of how to wear them. 

See you in the boardroom!

THE MIDI DRESS

Catherine Harbour, Zara, Forever new, mangoThis stylish dark blue midi dress from Reserved is perfect for the office[/caption]

Dress, £59.99, Reserved – BUY NOW

Earrings, £12.99, Mango – BUY NOW

Necklace, £9.99, H&M – BUY NOW

Bag, £35, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW

Shoes, £65, Charles & Keith – BUY NOW

Dress, £35.99, Zara – BUY NOW

Dress, £115, Forever New – BUY NOW

Dress, £59.99, Mango – BUY NOW

A midi dress is a super-easy throw-on-and-go option for your workwear wardrobe.

This navy blue dress from Reserved not only feels really luxe, but is also a great option to wear for after-work occasions too. 

Our other top picks include this ruched midi from Zara, great with a blazer thrown over, and this rust-coloured dress from Mango that would look fab teamed with a pair of knee-length boots. 

THE SMART COAT

Catherine Harbour, next, monki, mangoA timeless trench is a workwear staple[/caption]

Coat, £98, Next – BUY NOW

Coat, £69.99, Monki – BUY NOW

Coat, £109.99, Mango – BUY NOW

Coat, £69, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW

Top, £42, Intimissimi – BUY NOW

Skirt, £32, Next – BUY NOW

Glasses, £2, Primark – BROWSE NOW

Bag, £32.99, H&M – BUY NOW

Boots, £45, Schuh – BUY NOW

Look the part even when you’re commuting too and from the office with a good- quality coat.

A trench is the most obvious option, as it’s a great all-rounder, can be worn season after season, and will go with pretty much everything in your wardrobe.

This one as seen on the model from M&S is a big hit with shoppers currently and at £69 is a great price for something that will last for years to come in your wardrobe.

But if you’re wanting something a little warmer before spring really kicks in, this wool coat from Mango is both smart and snuggly!

THE BOUCLE JACKET 

Catherine Harbour, jovanna london, mango, abercrombie & fitchWear a boucle jacket either buttoned up to be prim and proper, or leave it open with a shirt underneath[/caption]

Jacket, £70, Jovonna London – BUY NOW

Jacket, £79.99, Mango – BUY NOW 

Jacket, £125, Abercrombie & Fitch – BUY NOW

Jacket, £70, River Island – BUY NOW

Skirt, £85, Karen Millen – BUY NOW

Tights, £15.99, Calzedonia – BUY NOW

The boucle jacket trend is not going away for 2024, and it’s currently everywhere on the high street. One of these can instantly elevate your look as they have a real grown-up feel.

Wear either buttoned up like a top, or leave open and wear with a shirt underneath. 

There are so many patterns to choose from such as this houndstooth one from River Island and striped number from Jovanna London, or keeping it plainer with options from Mango and Abercrombie & Fitch.

THE STATEMENT SHIRT

Catherine Harbour, h&m, zara, mangoA collared shirt will instantly elevate your outfit[/caption]

Shirt, £65, Damson Madder – BUY NOW

Trousers, £16, Primark – BROWSE NOW

Earrings, £94, Anisa Sojka – BUY NOW

Shirt, £24.99, H&M – BUY NOW

Shirt, £35.99, Mango – BUY NOW

Shirt, £22.99, Zara – BUY NOW

Give the classic shirt an update with an added twist.

Big collars are all the rage for this year and this one from Damson Madder is perfect – it’s formal enough for the office while still making sure you’re bang on trend.

You also can’t go wrong with a classic striped shirt like this one from Zara or try a pussy-bow blouse version from H&M. 

THE MIDI SKIRT

Catherine Harbour, zara, mango, reservedFrom pencil skirts to pleatS, there are so many skirt options to choose from[/caption]

Skirt, £29.99, Zara – BUY NOW

Skirt, £60, Forever New – BUY NOW

Blouse, £29.99, Reserved – BUY NOW

Skirt, £49.99, Mango – BUY NOW

Skirt, £25.99, Reserved – BUY NOW

Give your pencil skirt an update and pair it with a frilly blouse for a smart but cute workwear look.

The high street has loads of midi skirt options at the moment so you can really take your pick. 

Look out for pleats like this one from Mango, A-line options such as this one from Reserved, or a pencil skirt like this Forever New number. 

THE SUIT

Catherine Harbour, M&s, next, primarkA classic workwear outfit, wear together or team the blazer and trousers separately to really make your wardrobe work hard[/caption]

Blazer, £69, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW; trousers, £45, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW

Blazer, £125, John Lewis – BUY NOW; trousers, £85, both John Lewis & Partners – BUY NOW

Shirt, £75, Damson Madder – BUY NOW

Glasses, £39, QUAY – BUY NOW

Blazer, £64, Next – BUY NOW; trousers, £35, Next – BUY NOW

Blazer, £25, Primark – BROWSE HERE; trousers, £16, Primark – BROWSE HERE

Womens suiting has surged in popularity over recent years, with them now being readily available in most high street stores. 

What’s so great about is suit is how versatile it is, you can wear together as seen here or mix and match to create even more outfits. 

The blazers are great to throw over dresses and the trousers can look equally as good with a cosy knit thrown over.