The Styling Trick Every Fashion Girl Wears at Work
Falling into yet another mundane go-to work outfit routine is a habit you must break as we begin 2018. Even if you love your job, the repetitiveness of waking up and figuring out what to wear to the office can be tiresome, which is why we are here to remind you of a quick and easy style trick that will transform an ordinary office ensemble into something street style–ready—layering sweaters over dress shirts.
This layering technique is nothing new, but it's one we so easily forget about. As temperatures drop to an extreme low this winter, layering sweaters over more tailored items like said dress shirts will give you the warmth you need without having to sacrifice your presentability at the office. Ahead, we've rounded up the best sweaters to wear over your dress shirts and more this season so that the next time you feel stumped by your own wardrobe, you'll remember a cute winter work outfit is only a layered sweater away.
Go on to shop the best sweaters to wear over your dress shirts.
The bright sweater you'll want to live in all season. Available in sizes XS to XL.
Because this brand is making a major comeback. Available in sizes 0/XS to 4/XL.
Liven up your winter with a rainbow-stripe sweater. Available in sizes XS to L.
The ultimate work layering piece. Available in sizes XS to XL.
This sweater is convincing us to try head-to-toe pink. Available in sizes XS to XL.
Green sweaters will make any pair of trousers look cool.Available in sizes XS to L.
Treat this color as a neutral and prepare to see your wardrobe in a whole new light. Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
This play on prints is quickly winning our approval. Available in sizes XS to XL.
Romanticize your office wardrobe. Available in sizes XS to L.
Après-ski has a place at the office too.Available in sizes S to XL.
Sleeves like these will be a conversation starter for sure.Available in sizes XXS to L.
The sporty stripes add just the right amount of edge. Available in sizes 14/16 to 22/24.
If you haven't experienced the heaven that is a Vince cashmere sweater, you haven't really lived.Available in sizes XS to L.
For those days when you're feeling bold.Available in sizes 36 and 38.
At this price, what's not to love?Available in sizes 1X to 4X.
Layer this over a long shirt for some festive proportion play.Available in sizes S and M.Next up, check out 17 work outfits that totally work in the winter.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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