This time of year, we’re always on the hunt for
weather-appropriate workwear looks ,
cosy knits and
classic, last-a-lifetime coats — but finding a brand that does all three isn’t always easy. For more
formal office environments , the unwritten (and sometimes contractually mandated) rules are never ending.
Button-down shirts, basic
black trousers and a
good ol’ blazer make up most of our
9-to-5 wardrobe but this isn’t always a look we’re loving when heading from the boardroom to the bar, looking more corporate than cool once you step outside the office.
So one glance at Reiss’ new winter collection has us rather excited (unsurprisingly, since they’re already one of our favourite work-friendly labels ). It’s as fashionable as it is formal: think sharply tailored, long-line coats, minimal knit dresses, flowy trousers, classic turtleneck jumpers and pointed, knee-high heeled boots, plus striking silhouettes and clean lines in a neutral, nature-inspired colour palette of cool stone, warm beige, storm grey and deep charcoal (with pops of poppy red and ink blue).
Ahead is just a handful of our favourite finds to see you through winter and on into the new year.
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When it’s cold and dark outside, the last thing you want to do is get out of bed and into “real” clothes. The Cady dress is stealthily stylish, making you look super put together and chic while still keeping you cosy and warm. Even better, you can easily layer thermals and thick, lined tights underneath and, as its made with a wool-mix (a blend of wool, viscose, nylon and cashmere) so you don’t have to be too worried about popping it in the wash.
Reiss Cady Fitted Knitted Midi Dress, $, available at Reiss
And to take your knit dress to the next level? A pair of pointed toe, knee-high, heeled boots of course. The combination is giving us sophisticated business woman from the ’90s in a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy kind of way .
Reiss Gracyn Leather Knee High Heeled Boots, $, available at Reiss
This is a welcome pop of colour into our winter wardrobes. A good quality, throw-on-with-anything, slightly oversized jumper is an essential during the cold weather, especially if there’s room for layering underneath (are you spotting the pattern here?).
Reiss Edina Wool-Cashmere Blend Roll Neck Jumper, $, available at Reiss
If you’re as obsessed with the frazzled English woman aesthetic as we are then you know a long, black wool coat is an essential component of winter attire.
Reiss Layah Relaxed Wool Blend Double Breasted Coat, $, available at Reiss
For all your layering purposes — give all your favourite summer dresses a new lease of life this winter.
Reiss Kylie Merino Wool Fitted Funnel Neck Top, $, available at Reiss
Even if you’re not a suit kind of person (or need to wear formal work wear to the office), you’ll be surprised how versatile pieces like this are. We love dressing suit trousers down with a graphic tee and chunky combat boots or even playing with proportions and offsetting the boxy, structure of the trousers with delicate ballet flats.
Reiss Luella Wide Leg Textured Suit Trousers, $, available at Reiss
If you’ve ever thought a puffer coat couldn’t possibly be elegant, let Reiss and its clever belted design prove you wrong.
Reiss Larissa Long Belted Puffer Coat, $, available at Reiss
Our shopping writer Esther says she’s had a pair of Reiss leather gloves for three years now and raves about the quality, saying that they still look good as new and are so much warmer than a knit pair.
Reiss Giselle Leather Ruched Gloves, $, available at Reiss
We love this subtle, elevated take on the classic zebra print — it can be interchangeably worn with brown- and red-based accessories or black accessories.
Reiss Cassia Wool-Cashmere Zebra Scarf, $, available at Reiss
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