Fashion 12 Work-Wardrobe Updates to End Your 9-to-5 Style Rut By Ali Pew Published on April 8, 2015 @ 09:29AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Photo (4) Dressing for work can feel a little like Groundhog Day: Reaching each morning for the same office-appropriate yet unexciting pieces. But considering that you probably spend most of your time on the clock, your work wardrobe deserves as much attention as your off-duty uniform—and we promise, it can be just as much fun to shop for. Here are a few fresh updates on the classics that don't sacrifice one bit of polish. Promotion-worthy? You bet. Christopher Kane pencil skirt, $1,595; net-a-porter.com Courtesy Make your next pencil skirt purchase a special one, with print and texture that strike a playful yet professional balance. The Row culottes, $1171; matchesfashion.com Courtesy Instead of wearing skirts or loose trousers, try culottes. They're just as sophisticated and super comfortable. Tory Burch sandals, $350; toryburch.com Courtesy An architectural block heel is a unique twist on your go-to pumps or summer heels. Protagonist button-down shirt, $360; theline.com Courtesy Up your button-down game with sophisticated French cuffs. Fendi 'Peekaboo' bag, $4,500; barneys.com Courtesy Switch out your black carry-all for this brown top handle bag. The slight seventies vibe makes it very of the moment. Derek Lam blazer, $1,790; barneys.com Courtesy Navy makes for a understatedly chic alternative to black. Zara dress, $79.90; zara.com Courtesy Cotton dresses are a great throw-on-and-go option--but a faux leather finish packs more of a punch. Eddie Borgo stud earrings, $65; eddieborgo.com Courtesy Switch out your go-to studs for these sculptural gemstone cubes. Victoria Beckham coat, $3,495; mytheresa.com Courtesy The feminine two-tone belt and light color make this a perfect topper for spring. Aritzia blouse, $110; aritzia.com Courtesy Polo shirts were all over the spring runways, upgraded with sleek details and luxe fabrics. The Row sunglasses, $430, net-a-porter.com Courtesy This tan shade looks amazing against just about any skin tone. Theory pants, $355; theory.com Courtesy For a new take on suiting, skip tapered pants and go for wide-leg trousers instead. PHOTOS: Power-Dressing Lessons Learned from Female TV Characters