31 Office Outfits You'll Want to Wear Everywhere Else, Too

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Dressing for the job you want starts now. You might never think that the 31 street-styled looks inside would look perfect at the office, but that's exactly where we want to wear them. With 31 days of real-life inspiration, we're all about making dressing for work fun again. Forget the corporate suit sets and nondescript heels, because dressing for the office should never feel like a job. Look to creative layers, bold heels, bright blouses, and sleek outerwear to rethink the office dress code — and give your workwear a raise. Click through for a month's worth of inspiration right here.

Nothing says "I came to work today!" like a bright color story.

Tamu McPherson found small ways to play with the uniform — add a bandana, belt a blazer, or add interest with a bold bag. Work-appropriate doesn't have to be stuffy.

Olivia Palermo's trick to amping up her pencil skirt? Cinch the waist with a statement belt.

No jacket required — grab attention with a solid button-down and a pair of tailored, printed pants.

Emmanuelle Alt knows that looking chic doesn't have to be complicated; simply add a polished jacket and walkable low heels to your trousers and tee.

Keep it simple and chic like Shiona Turini and simply add a sleek, lightweight coat to a tee and a slim pencil skirt.

Experiment with color and layering to pep up the basic button-down and pants combo.

There's more than one way to wear a suit as Sarah Rutson proved, adding a knit tube top to layer over her button-down. The results screamed fashion-forward but still boardroom-appropriate.

Nothing wrong with borrowing from the boys — pare down a suit with a pair of brogues or loafers, not heels.

Sometimes reinventing your work outfit is as easy as swapping your blazer for a denim jacket and slipping into a high-octane hue.

Opt for denim in a sophisticated cut, wash, and rise. Then, top with a cropped jacket: the proportions will elevate the outfit and turn heads for all the right reasons.

Play it one part casual, one part sophisticated with a relaxed tee up top and a ladylike skirt on bottom, then tie it all together with a pair of heeled loafers.

Trade a pencil skirt for a flowing, printed style, and top with a leather jacket for a new take on corporate essentials.

Rework your go-to trousers when you layer up mixed prints on top à la Taylor Tomasi Hill.

Caroline Issa remixes traditional trousers and a pretty blouse, just by adding a touch of the trends.

Leather pants are totally office-appropriate with chic low heels and a smart overcoat.

Simple and impeccably polished, this black and white look could be the star of any boardroom.

Remix a feminine pleated midi skirt with ankle boots, and your anorak belted right over it.

Dare to try a chic all-white look — and get noticed for all the right reasons.

Have a little more fun with your work pants by incorporating an edgier leather jacket instead of a blazer.

Boost your casual Friday look with the perfect tailored blazer.

Perfect the minimalist vibe, then add warmth with a turtleneck underneath.

Go for a suit with more personality.

Keep it polished, but don't be afraid to add some slick leather to reinvent a classic silhouette.

Keep it classic, but reinvent the skirt and top look with one of Fall's billowing statement blouses.

If you're keeping it basic with a button-down and black pants, then opt for a bold bit of outerwear to set your look apart and show a little more of your personality at the office.

Layer up a slouchy sweater with a sharp blazer and a sleek pencil for a totally corporate-cum-cool vibe — note how slick it looked on Christine Centenera.

Reinvent the suit with a bright top under your blazer.

Dressed up denim offers a whole new way to wear the suit. Take it to the office for a cooler twist on the perennial staple.

Update your look when you swap trousers for a jumpsuit, and top it all off with a cool blazer and fresh pumps.

Nothing wrong with sticking to the classics, like a pencil skirt and ribbed sweater. Glamorous additions, like a beautiful pair of pumps will make this outfit work at the office — and beyond.

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