Let’s be real: Coming into the office is a little bit of a drag. There’s usually a long commute, a giant work bag you’re schlepping, and the constant thought every weekday morning of “What am I going to wear?” Well, sometimes the easiest answer is to simply lean into the whole corporate look. I’m talking blazers, pencil skirts, pinstripes, heels, and even eyeglasses. The office siren trend, which started on TikTok naturally, is booming and what better way to reclaim your power than to show up looking like THE boss. Think Gisele Bündchen’s character in The Devil Wears Prada with her tiny bayonetta frames, pulled back hair, black top, and hard-to-miss jewelry.
Some staples you’ll need are a button-up, bold earrings, an oversized blazer, a tie, and heels. Blue-light or your actual prescription glasses don’t hurt either. The accessories will really seal the deal. Here, I rounded up 11 office siren outfits to go on your corporate moodboard and get some styling ideas going. There are actually so many ways you can wear these pieces to work—all while meeting the office dress code, of course. And if you’re dreading dressing up in the cold, these fleece-lined TikTok tights are a great way to layer.
The next time you have an important meeting, turn to these looks to give you confidence in the conference or just show everyone up on a casual Friday. The world is your oyster! Keep scrolling for all the office siren vibes, and shop similar items below.
With a leather blazer
A leather blazer can really take your office ensemble to a whole new level—just take a look at Bella Hadid. You can scrunch up the sleeves to show off even more of your button-up underneath, and then throw on your glasses with a slicked back bun to tie it all together.
Vegan Leather Blazer
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Warby Parker Brimmer Wide
I.AM.GIA Kamalei Pant
With a waistcoat
A tailored waistcoat with coordinating pants and a blazer, heels, and black sunglasses is such a cool vibe. Pair sheer tights with your heels for a chic, winter-appropriate look. This outfit works for both the office (depending on the neckline) and drinks.
& Other Stories Tailored Wool Waistcoat
Charles & Keith Recycled Acetate Metallic-Accent Angular Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Heaven Mayhem Mini Knot Earrings
With an all-black look
An all-black ensemble is easy to throw on in a rush and look pulled together. An oversized blazer with a bold shoulder, skirt, and black pumps will show everyone you mean business.
HOUSE OF CB Hudson Blazer
Jeffrey Campbell Executive Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Slingback Pump
Coach Glovetanned Leather Bowery Satchel 22 Bag
With pinstripes
Pinstripes and office attire are like peanut butter and jelly. Ditch the pants in favor of a pinstripe skirt (fun!) and add some white accessories for contrast.
Norma Kamali Classic Double Breasted Jacket
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Norma Kamali Pleated Mini Skirt
JW PEI Joy Shoulder Bag
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Le Specs Bamboozler Blue-Light Glasses
With a bubble skirt
Hate them or love them: Bubble skirts are really having a moment. Dress yours up with a blazer, tie, and knee-high socks that’ll make sitting at your drab cubicle a little more exciting.
Puistr Puistr Men’s Ties Solid Pure Color 3.15″ (8CM) Necktie Plain Formal Black Ties For Men
Calzedonia 20 Denier Comfort Cuff Knee-Highs
SNDYS Freja Bubble Skirt
With white heels
A coordinating blazer and pant situation with a red bag, white heels, and statement sunglasses are ideal for days when there’s a big meeting or presentation. Nothing gives confidence like a three-piece suit.
ASTR the label Isadora Blazer
DEZI Cuffed 53mm Square Sunglasses
Sam Edelman Hazel Pointed Toe Pump
With mixed prints
Mix patterns like argyle and plaid to switch things up. Then, throw on some silver heels and statement earrings to lean into the whole not-matching vibe.
Sporty & Rich Argyle Cashmere & Wool Sweater
Reformation Hanna Skirt
Open Edit Nahla Slingback Pointed Toe Pump
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With chic layering
It’s still freezing out, so layer up with a button-up, sweater vest, long coat, and grey pants. Then you can dramatically toss your coat to your assistant when you walk in a la Miranda Priestly. Just kidding, obvi.
COS Oversized Boiled-Wool Vest
Comme Si Classica Cotton Poplin Shirt
Italian Wool Classic Single-Breasted Coat
With quirky details
Though office siren looks are usually in the neutral or solid-color territory, this look is made for those with a more eclectic sense of personal style. Combine textures like corduroy and wool with bold color combinations to give corp-core your own spin.
J. Crew Garçon Classic Shirt
Madewell Corduroy Mini Skirt
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Comme Si Yves Sock
With cozy neutrals
Combine neutrals like grey, brown, and cream in one look and add a pair of oversized reading glasses to commit to the whole “siren” thing.
Ray-Ban Hexagonal Optics
MANGO Nep V-Neck Vest
With a turtleneck
A turtleneck with a suit is one sleek look for any office. Wear your hair partially back to give the turtleneck its moment, and add sunglasses that you can dramatically take off when you arrive at your desk.
Quince Organic Cotton Micro-Rib Turtleneck
Fifth & Ninth Taya 53mm Polarized Oval Sunglasses
Brandon Blackwood Medium Cara Duffle Bag
With eye-catching accessories
A light-colored tie against grey looks sooo good. Then choose to wear hard-to-miss gold earrings to dress up your professional vibe even more.
Banana Repubic Solid Silk Tie
House of Harlow 1960 Chantall Boot
Heaven Mayhem Heaven Mayhem Wind Earrings in Metallic Gold.
I’m Cosmopolitan’s Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
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