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9 Winter Work Outfits That Make You Look Professional and Feel Warm

Getting dressed for work in the winter can be a drag. You need to look professional while simultaneously feeling warm enough to brave the elements on your commute. The solution? Outfits like these, which are as office-appropriate as they are weather-appropriate.

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Maxi Dress + Turtleneck + Biker Jacket

How can you wear a maxi dress in the dead of winter? Layer, layer, layer. For example, over a turtleneck and under a leather jacket.

Get the look: BP. dress ($59); Tularosa turtleneck ($178); BlankNYC jacket ($148)

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Bright Sweater + Skinny Pants + Cropped Fur Coat

Ideal for a more creative office, this casual-cool outfit is as comfortable as it is chic. (And remember, leopard is totally a neutral.)

Get the look: Free People sweater ($128); Nordstrom Signature pants ($199); Joe's coat ($243)

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Chunky Sweater + Midi Skirt + Ankle Boots

Psst…you can totally add tights if it’s that cold.

Get the look: Frame sweater ($200); Tibi skirt ($595); Halogen boots ($60)

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Paper Bag Pants + Sweater + Long Coat

These beyond flattering trousers are trending. Wear them with a tucked-in sweater and any long coat for an elegant, lengthening look.

Get the look: Topshop pants ($80); Socialite sweater ($32); Kenneth Cole New York coat ($130)

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Wide-leg Pants + Button-down + Printed Coat

This outfits screams “I mean business, but I’m also really stylish.”

Get the look: Alice + Olivia pants ($295); Treasure & Bond button-down ($69); Topshop coat ($95)

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Sweater + Belt + Pleated Skirt

Swap the metallic boots for suede if your office is more conservative, but the idea of a pleated skirt-chunky sweater combination (plus a waist-cinching belt) is a no-brainer.

Get the look: Madewell sweater ($85); BP. belt ($22); Kate Spade New York skirt ($398)


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Turtleneck + Pencil Skirt + Puffer

Colorful puffers are an “it” coat this season. So if it’s warmth you want, it’s warmth you’re gonna get.

Get the look: J.Crew turtleneck ($70); Ted Baker London skirt ($279); Bernardo puffer ($188)

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Flowy Dress + Knee-high Boots + Layered Coats

Get double the wear out of your spring dresses by pairing them with knee-high boots (to cover a little more skin) and two jackets for more visual warmth.

Get the look: ASTR the Label dress ($220); Blondo boots ($170); Kristen Blake coat ($150)

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Black Jeans + Boxy Wool Coat + Oversize Scarf

Casual Friday, anyone?

Get the look: Wit & Wisdom jeans ($41); Ted Baker London coat ($295); Eileen Fisher scarf ($98)



sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

Sarah Stiefvater is PureWow's Wellness Director. She's been at PureWow for ten years, and in that time has written and edited stories across all categories, but currently focuses...