September marks the return to the office after summer holidays, and with it comes a fresh set of workwear trends to replace the linen dresses, convertible sarongs and bikinis that served as summer's uniform. Returning to work does not mean giving up on style. The autumn-winter 2026/27 trends confirmed at Fashion Week in major cities are already shaping what will be worn in offices this season, including some bolder and more innovative choices alongside the usual workplace codes.
Four looks stand out for September: a Japanese-inspired ensemble, a burgundy dress, a striped combination, and 1950s-style structured tailoring.
Japanese-style tailoring
Japanese style is one of the most-worn trends of the season and will carry through into the mid-season wardrobe. The look centers on a beige jacquard blazer with details recalling Asian influences, from Zara's new collection and priced at 60 euros.
The blazer is paired with wide-leg trousers, also from Zara, priced at 50 euros. The wider cut is designed for comfort through an eight-hour workday.
To soften the more elegant aesthetic, the look is finished with mesh ballet flats from Mim Shoes, reduced to 20 euros.
A matching hobo bag from Parfois, priced at 70 euros, completes the outfit.
Delicate gold and silver earrings from Parfois, priced at 13 euros, finish the ensemble.
Burgundy takes over
Burgundy is the color of the new season, described as a sensible and cozy choice for the transitional months. Fans of dresses, valued for being lightweight and pulling a whole outfit together in one piece, can turn to a bohemian floral-print dress from Massimo Dutti, priced at 129 euros.
The silhouette echoes another Massimo Dutti design that sold out within minutes and went viral on social media. The look is elevated with black platform sandals from Zara, priced at 36 euros.
An elongated burgundy bag from Zara, priced at 23 euros, is chosen to match the dress.
Button-style textured earrings from Mango, reduced to 10 euros, round out the outfit.
Stripes make a comeback
Polka dots and florals give way to stripes this season. Though stripes are one of fashion's oldest classics, they are set to dominate wardrobes again, as seen on the runways of major fashion houses.
The look starts with striped jeans from Mango, reduced to 26 euros, paired with a white shirt from Laagam, priced at 90 euros and notable for an opening at the front.
Black flip-flops from Massimo Dutti, reduced to 40 euros, keep the look grounded.
A fringed bag from Zara, priced at 30 euros, and a silver bracelet from Unode50, reduced to 58 euros, complete a more casual, versatile and modern option.
1950s-style structured tailoring
The final look draws on structured tailoring with 1950s influences. Recent runways have favored relaxed silhouettes with soft draping, but this office look goes in the opposite direction with a structured yellow suit from Zara made up of a classic blazer, priced at 60 euros, and matching bermuda shorts, priced at 36 euros.
To bring a modern edge to the classic base, the look is finished with polka-dot flat sandals from Zara, reduced to 20 euros, a suede-effect bag from Stradivarius, priced at 26 euros, and a crochet hair scarf from Stradivarius, priced at 16 euros.
Together, the four looks show how to update wardrobe classics for the return to the office, drawing on pieces many people may already own or can easily replicate.
