What do you even wear to the office in 2026? Obviously it all depends on each office’s dress code, but considering most offices are now open to us wearing trainers and more casual clothing, it’s really up to us.
The “Office Siren” trend that went viral back in 2024 saw women dressing in y2k pencil skirts, kitten heels and fitted shirts, channeling a ‘90s and early 2000s nostalgia for sexy officewear. But, two years have passed, and we’ve clocked that this look is not exactly practical for every day. Plus, office-appropriate doesn’t necessarily mean heels and a skirt suit. And as officewear continues to relax, we can drop the formal office looks and pick up a pair of sneakers instead. Read on for office outfit inspo for this autumn.
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The super on-trend capris channel that y2k attitude of the office siren – very Carrie Bradshaw – while also being low-key and comfortable. Opting for a Mary Jane-style silhouette will elongate your legs, so we’ve picked out a pair of “pony hair” Nike Air Rifts in this wintery burgundy colourway, and styled it with a white short-sleeve top, a cropped trench jacket and a laptop-friendly leather shoulder bag.
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Ok, we had to do one pencil skirt look. This Topshop denim pencil skirt brings a ‘90s vibe without being too restrictive. Style it with a classic fitted white shirt, a silver cuff and a brown pair of adidas Stan Smith Ballets – they’re so sleek, you can’t even tell they’re sneakers.
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Transitional weather in the autumn means that we need a tried and tested pair of Gore-Tex trainers in the rotation. Go for the classic Salomon XT-6, these ones in collaboration with Offspring have polka dots under the lacing system, and a solid pair of tailored trousers. We also love the girly aspect of the shoes so kept it going with a dainty gingham button-up top and a slouchy bag by cute-girl brand Damson Madder.
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We love a bit of animal print in the autumn and these tiger print Puma Speedcats truly fit the ask. Pair them with a loose pair of barrel jeans, a knit polo shirt to balance out the casual style of the jeans and sneakers, an oversized trench and a slim pair of glasses.
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