26 Sophisticated Winter Work Outfits You Haven’t Tried Yet

Let a bold turtleneck add a pop of color and do the talking, updating your typical winter workwear with a bit more flair. A pair of vibrant embellished pumps seals the deal.

Pair a long, sophisticated work trench with a maxi dress in a color that’s pleasing to the eyes. In the winter, it’s best to complete the ensemble with a pair of leather boots and a thick sock, rather than a loafer, kitten heel, or flat.

Style an office-appropriate midi dress with a vinyl trench coat and thigh-high boots that will keep you warm in the winter weather.

Style a burnt-orange wool jacket with a checked midi skirt to streamline the outerwear you’d normally wear with a pair of jeans to weekend brunch. Add work-appropriate heeled boots in a neutral shade and a coordinating bag.

To make your floor-length slip perfect for work, complete your outfit with a winter-friendly chunky knit and sleek, closed-toe boots.

The most stylish and sophisticated way to wear your standout winter coat to the office is with a black turtleneck and trousers underneath, plus a go-to leather purse. Style a bright beanie on top for your morning commute to add a playful twist while you’re grabbing coffee.

Bring your edgy platform boots into a winter-friendly work outfit by styling them with a leather midi skirt, embellished sweater, and tailored jacket. Complete the look with festive earrings that cater to the season, and add a color pop with a beanie when you’re out running errands.

To make your cardigan work in the winter, belt it at the waist and layer over a patterned midi dress. Finish the look with dark-toned leather shoes.

Keep things cozy and slightly preppy by working a pair of silk slacks with an oatmeal turtleneck, matching socks, ballet flats, and a thick headband. Finish the ensemble with a black wool coat and simple purse.

Offset a double-breasted navy pinstripe suit with classic black accessories, like your go-to leather shoulder bag and loafers. Throw on a long coat and elegant necklace, plus your everyday jewelry.

You can easily make your cargo skirt work appropriate this winter by coordinating it with a streamlined turtleneck and a tailored gray jacket. Add luxe details in the form of embellished leather gloves and a chain-link purse.

Complement your luxe, suede over-the-knee boots with a tonal coat, and keep the rest of your outfit to all-white separates, such as a long-sleeved sweater dress or silk slip and blazer. A dress with a slit helps to show off your boots even more.

A feminine block-heel ballet flat looks perfect teamed with a simple elegant midi dress. Opt for one with sleeves to keep warm, knowing you can always remove some layers if the heat is on in the office.

A ribbed sweater dress is a wardrobe essential this time of year. If yours has playful details, like the painted side stripe on this midi, you can keep the rest of your pieces muted in tone to achieve utmost sophistication. Think: cream leather boots and a long wool coat in the same shade.

Who says you can’t stand out in the cold? Play with different shades by looking at the color wheel and selecting combinations you can easily pull off with pieces already in your closet. Have a long purple coat and sweater in a similar hue? Throw these on together and try a green or turquoise statement bag with white boots.

A camel coat goes with so many neutral workwear basics. Start with a lightweight dress, or fitted top and skirt combination, then top with a blazer and add pumps and gold jewelry. Perch your coat on your shoulders if you want to offer a glimpse of your multilayered outfit underneath.

While loafers are season-less, teaming them with socks during colder months is both a stylish and cozy touch. If the rest of your outfit involves basics like black leather or a denim skirt, you can opt for virtually any shade of sock, depending on how loud you want to go with your outfit. A cropped cardigan and opticals are always a nice match with a pair of loafers.

To successfully incorporate shearling into an office-appropriate look, sport it on a long, leather trench that you play up with other neutral accessories, such as a chain-link flap bag and heeled ankle boots.

Tuck a collared shirt under a winter sweater for a preppy touch, and finish with a thick wool cargo trouser and statement heels that are typical go-tos for work.

Pair an easygoing maxi dress with chunky boots for maximum comfort, and add a textured clutch. Go extra polished for work with a gold statement necklace.

Go for a striking leather-on-leather moment by teaming up two different neutral shades. Try a gray or mauve-colored coord set with a tan trench and suede cognac boots, for example.

If denim is a typical winter staple in your work wardrobe, opt for an ankle-length pair with slingbacks. Coordinate with an oversize blazer.

Sharpen your look with a leather blazer worn over a buttoned-up checkered shirt and tapered trouser. Accent the piece with modern accessories, like lug-sole boots and rectangular sunglasses.