Upgrade your workwear wardrobe with these affordable staple items

We've all had a moment when dressing for work each day feels like a chore, inspiring envy against our friends who get to wear uniforms.

But dressing up for work can be really fun if you embrace the challenge, and build your wardrobe with a number of staples you can change up week to week, and season to season.

These are some of our favourite 'capsule' items you can find online right now – many of them also at discounted prices. Whether it's an on-trend trench, a bold blazer, or a dress you can enhance with shoes and accessories, there's something for everyone.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Atmos&Here Bella Blazer

Get 25% off here

Corporate dressing can be a little bland, but thankfully the current blazer trend has seen an improvement to the regular workwear staple. This one comes in light powder blue, with neat peak lapels and small pads in the shoulders for an extra boost of height and confidence. Usually $99.99, you can buy it now for $75.

St. Frock Koby Knit Dress

$89.99 on St Frock

An ideal dress for winter or cooler seasonal changes, this grey marle dress features a knitted fabrication that'll keep you warm. Match yours to a pair of ankle boots or simple heels for an immediate chic work look.

St. Frock Allison Midi Pleat Skirt

Buy yours for $69.90

If you like something with a bit of flourish, this bronze-toned skirt will brighten up your week. Falling to about ankle-length, with knife pleats and an elasticised waist, it's both stylish and comfy.

Atmos&Here Tanya Boucle Mini Dress

Buy it on sale for $68

Featuring a woven fabrication and a gentle plaid print, this boucle mini dress from Atmos&Here is perfect for throwing on and rushing out the door, saving you time planning an outfit. Dress it up with a pair of heels, or down with your favourite white sneakers, and you'll be ready to head into work with plenty of time to spare.

Forcast Safira High-Waist Trousers

Yours for $79.99

You're always going to need a slim pair of high-waist pants to wear a few days a week, given how great they are for dressing up with a range of different tops and shoes. This Forcast pair come in seven different colours, so you can choose which ones would best match your favourite items in your existing wardrobe.

Atmos&Here Felicity Pleated Midi Dress

$89.99 here

Everyone needs a classic black dress in their workwear rotation. This one from Atmos&Here features pleated detailing and short sleeves, making it perfect for summer or winter with an added coat.

St. Frock Lovey Dovey Knit Cardigan

Available here for $79.90

If your workplace is more casual than corporate, a cute cardigan might be a comfy option. This rusty red jacket comes in a soft wool blend and works perfectly to tie together an otherwise simple outfit of jeans and a T-shirt.

Forcast Egypt Asymmetric Knit Top

Now 30% off!

The asymmetric neckline and emerald tone of this top make it something a little bit different. Slashed by 30 per cent on The Iconic, you can get it now for $49. It also comes in ivory and black.

St. Frock Tanya Trench Coat

Buy it now for $99.90

Trends come and go, but a simple trench is forever! The Tanya Trench Coat fits perfectly with our seasonal obsession with the trench style, while its light beige tone makes it timeless. This is the kind of piece you'll have for years to come.

St. Frock August + Delilah Brooklyn Knit Scarf

Buy yours for $39.90

If you're an old hand at dressing an outfit up, you'll know how integral scarves are in the winter months. This pastel plaid one from St. Frock is reminiscent of the super-expensive Acne scarf everyone is loving at the moment and costs just a small fraction of the price. Costing just $39.90, you can buy yours today for immediate warmth.

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