Winter work outfits

Q: What should I wear to work when it's really cold?

Add warmth underneath, not on top: a thermal or merino base layer, fleece-lined tights or wool socks, and a wool coat with a scarf. Change into lighter shoes at the office if your commute needs snow boots.

What to wear to work in winter: a fine knit or shirt under a wool coat or blazer, tailored trousers, and leather boots or loafers, warm on the commute and sharp at your desk. 761 complete looks, each with why it works.

By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · How to dress for work in winter

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Olive coat, cream jumper & black trousers
£820*
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Brown coat, olive jumper & trousers
£595*
For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £115*
Coat, charcoal jumper & trousers
£570*
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Coat, navy jumper & beige trousers
£494*
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Camel trench coat, brown knit polo & burgundy corduroy trousers
£474*
For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £75*
Olive coat, navy jumper & trousers
£587*
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Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

£281*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £30*

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Fleece, polo & beige trousers

£176*

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Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

£193*

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Brown coat, blue polo & trousers

£270*

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Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

£329*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £77*

Black coat, orange shirt & brown trousers

£334*

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Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

£765*

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Jacket, green polo & cream trousers

£531*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £41*

Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

£985*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £175*

Olive coat, cream shirt & black trousers

£970*

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Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

£535*

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Black coat, green jumper & corduroy trousers

£558*

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Cow-print coat, white jumper & black trousers

£599*

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Brown coat, green polo & cream trousers

£591*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £41*

Navy jacket, olive jumper & corduroy trousers

£835*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £155*

Beige coat, jumper & trousers

£592*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £90*

Coat, brown knit polo & trousers

£514*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £75*

Black coat, olive jumper & trousers

£578*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £107*

How to dress for work in winter

How do I stay warm at work and on the commute?

Dress for two climates. The commute is cold and wet; the office is often warm and dry. So keep the insulation in the pieces you take off: a wool or cashmere-blend coat, a scarf, gloves and leather boots for the walk. Underneath, wear what looks right at your desk: a fine knit, a shirt, tailored trousers. A merino base layer adds warmth without bulk, and nobody sees it.

What winter shoes are right for the office?

Slim leather boots, like Chelsea boots, lace-up boots or heeled ankle boots, look smart with trousers and skirts and handle bad weather. Loafers work when the pavements are dry. If you walk through slush, wear boots to the office and keep a pair of loafers or flats under your desk.

What should women wear to the office in winter?

A fine-gauge roll neck or jumper with straight or wide-leg trousers; a knit or wool midi skirt with opaque tights; or a long-sleeve knit dress with a blazer. Heeled or flat leather boots and a long wool coat finish all three. Keep the colours quiet, like camel, grey, navy, ivory and black, and add one richer shade for variety.

What should men wear to the office in winter?

A merino or lambswool crewneck over an oxford shirt, flannel or wool trousers, and brown or black leather boots or loafers. An overcoat in navy, charcoal or camel goes over all of it. In a more formal office a blazer replaces the jumper; in a casual one, a quarter zip or a knit polo does.

How formal should winter work outfits be?

Match what your office wears in summer, then add texture rather than formality: flannel instead of cotton trousers, a knit instead of a shirt on its own, suede or leather instead of canvas. Dark, warm colours make a simple outfit look more polished than it is.

How do I wear the same work pieces all week?

Build on two or three trousers or skirts in neutral colours and rotate the tops: a roll neck one day, a shirt and jumper the next, a blazer for meetings. If the coat and boots go with everything underneath, five outfits come from eight or nine pieces.

Questions people ask

Can I wear boots to work?

Yes, in most offices. Sleek leather or suede ankle boots look as polished as loafers with trousers or a skirt. Save hiking-style or very chunky boots for casual Fridays.

Are jumpers business casual?

Yes. A fine-gauge crewneck, V-neck or roll neck in merino or cashmere is business casual, alone or over a collared shirt. Chunky cable knits and hoodies read as weekend wear.

What tights go with work outfits in winter?

Opaque black, navy or charcoal tights in 40 to 80 denier look right under midi skirts and dresses at work. Match them to your shoes or your skirt for a longer line.

What coat should men wear to work in winter?

A knee-length or mid-thigh wool overcoat in navy, charcoal or camel goes over a suit and a jumper alike. In very cold cities, a plain dark puffer or a parka long enough to cover a blazer works too.

Winter work outfits

Office-ready

Olive coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, olive jumper & trousers

Coat, charcoal jumper & trousers

Coat, navy jumper & beige trousers

Camel trench coat, brown knit polo & burgundy corduroy trousers

Olive coat, navy jumper & trousers

Warmest looks

Grey coat, cream jumper & orange trousers

Striped coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Pink coat, grey jumper & khaki trousers

Brown coat, blue jumper & navy wide-leg trousers

Navy coat, blue polo & trousers

Brown coat, green jumper & navy trousers

All looks

Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

Fleece, polo & beige trousers

Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

Brown coat, blue polo & trousers

Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

Black coat, orange shirt & brown trousers

Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

Jacket, green polo & cream trousers

Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

Olive coat, cream shirt & black trousers

Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

Black coat, green jumper & corduroy trousers

Cow-print coat, white jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, green polo & cream trousers

Navy jacket, olive jumper & corduroy trousers

Beige coat, jumper & trousers

Coat, brown knit polo & trousers

Black coat, olive jumper & trousers

Winter work outfits

Office-ready

Olive coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, olive jumper & trousers

Coat, charcoal jumper & trousers

Coat, navy jumper & beige trousers

Camel trench coat, brown knit polo & burgundy corduroy trousers

Olive coat, navy jumper & trousers

Warmest looks

Grey coat, cream jumper & orange trousers

Striped coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Pink coat, grey jumper & khaki trousers

Brown coat, blue jumper & navy wide-leg trousers

Navy coat, blue polo & trousers

Brown coat, green jumper & navy trousers

All looks

Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

Fleece, polo & beige trousers

Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

Brown coat, blue polo & trousers

Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

Black coat, orange shirt & brown trousers

Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

Jacket, green polo & cream trousers

Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

Olive coat, cream shirt & black trousers

Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

Black coat, green jumper & corduroy trousers

Cow-print coat, white jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, green polo & cream trousers

Navy jacket, olive jumper & corduroy trousers

Beige coat, jumper & trousers

Coat, brown knit polo & trousers

Black coat, olive jumper & trousers

How to dress for work in winter

How do I stay warm at work and on the commute?

What winter shoes are right for the office?

What should women wear to the office in winter?

What should men wear to the office in winter?

How formal should winter work outfits be?

How do I wear the same work pieces all week?

Questions people ask

Can I wear boots to work?

Are jumpers business casual?

What tights go with work outfits in winter?

What coat should men wear to work in winter?