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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)



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