3 workwear items all women should own

No matter how many bullet points of experience you’ve racked up on your CV, starting a new job is always a little daunting. From breaking the ice with your new coworkers and learning the office dos and don’ts (i.e. the gossip) to the job itself, you always want to put your best foot forward in the workplace.

With that being said, before you even begin to think about the nitty-gritty of your 9-to-5, you need to get your office wardrobe sorted. Depending on your line of work, your casual Fridays may not be so casual, but for most women heading to the office, these are three tried-and-true workwear staples worth investing in.

Okay, so while Carrole Sagba’s white feather trousers may not be for everyone (although, just look at them!), the sentiment remains true. Whether you opt for cigarette pants, cotton trousers, crepe pants, or something snazzier, a high-quality, tailored pair of trousers, preferably in black, deserve a spot in your Monday to Friday uniform.

If you’re going to ignore everything else and only buy one thing, make it be a high-quality, tailored blazer. Without a doubt, a blazer is one of the most important workwear pieces anyone can own, regardless of if you’re heading to a classroom or the boardroom. Navy, black,  check or linen, a blazer is a year-round office staple that will never fail to be in style.

We’ve said it once, we’ve said it twice, we’ll say it one thousand times: it’s always worth investing in a proper white blouse. A year-round basic you can dress up with a pencil skirt and heels or dress down with jeans and sneakers, a button-up white blouse is always a good idea.