Whether you commute by train or on foot, considered layers and comfortable shoes are what get you through the day – plus practical accessories!
A stuffy Luas, bus or DART journey can take the joy out of the most carefully planned office outfit, leaving you overheated and uncomfortable by the time you reach your desk. Whether you commute by train or on foot, considered layers (to address changes in temperature) and comfortable shoes and boots are what get you through the day. The best work bags for women should do the heavy lifting, keeping daily essentials – laptop, wallet, diary and gym kit – streamlined and in order. We’ve pulled together a selection of polished yet practical, unfussy, commuter-friendly pieces designed for days when you want to go from desk to drinks, or just stand comfortably on a packed platform.
LAYER UP
Wear a tweed blazer over a polo-neck knit, with an extra sweater (in place of scarf) over the shoulders instead of a heavy, chunky coat.
TABITHA TIMMONS X NEXT
Brown suede ankle boots with Forever Comfort padding, Tabitha Simmons x Next, €132, at Next
ISABEL BERNARD
Brown Honoré Anique crop-print leather laptop bag, €311; www.isabelbernard.com
CHOOSE A ROOMY BAG
A hardworking bag should have internal pockets and compartments and be big enough for a laptop and a pair of commuting flats or trainers. Image; Chanel
WEAR NEUTRALS
For a versatile workwear capsule wardrobe, tones of beige make a fantastic base, a softer, warmer alternative to stark black.
MINT VELVET
Beige wool blend fringed poncho, €99, at Mint Velvet, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
INVEST IN EXTRAS
Invest in a smart lunchbox, noise-cancelling earphones, proper trainers.
NASTY SHOES? NO NEED!
Commuter shoes you’ll want to wear all day? Try heeled loafers, leather knee-high boots or brogues – all comfortable enough to wear on your commute but smarter than sneakers. Image; Chanel.
Tory Burch.
MASSIMO DUTTI
Brown leather knee-high boots, €219, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
RUSSELL AND BROMLEY
Brown Totter crocodile-print leather kitten-heel loafers, €165.50, at Brown Thomas
RAINY OR COLD
A solid, reliable umbrella makes all the difference in wet weather, while a knit hood is the new beanie.
COVER-UPS
From lightweight breathable macs to extra-long, plastic-free parkas, a good raincoat is essential for drizzly day commuting.
WARM & PRETTY
Layer pretty knits that you’ll happily wear from morning coffee to last bus home. Image; Chanel
SELF PORTRAIT
Grey belted embellished wool mix cardigan, Self Portrait, €460; www.mytheresa.com
ONE AND DONE
The coat-as-outfit is a godsend. Choose an unlined version for spring
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