What to Wear to the Office (When It’s Cold)


Let’s face it: dressing for the office in a Queensland winter can be a juggling act. The mornings are brisk, the afternoons flirt with warmth, and your wardrobe needs to keep up with the ever-changing temps (and your 9am meetings).

The solution? Smart layering, pieces that keep you warm on your commute but won’t have you melting by midday. Luckily, Wintergarden’s retailers have mastered the art of elevated transseasonal style. Here’s how to dress like you mean business this season, without sacrificing comfort or cool.

Cue the Classics

Cue delivers when it comes to sharp suiting with a fashion edge. Think tailored blazers in heavyweight wool blends, midi skirts with structure, and trench coats that mean business. For those still living in black, lean into rich neutrals like charcoal, camel or oxblood to subtly shift gears for spring. 

Pair a belted blazer with split seam skirt and boots for a boss energy moment, then swap the boots for pumps or remove the blazer to reveal a crisp white shirt as the day warms up.

Zara Knows Layers

If you love a high-low look, Zara is your layering go-to. This season is all about oversized knits, longline coats and sleek faux leather. Their suiting options are also a vibe,boxy, modern, and easy to mix and match.

Throw an oversized knit over a collared shirt and tapered trousers. Add a statement coat, and you’re good to go (and peel off layers when the sun comes out at lunch).

The Sheike Office Edit

For the fashion-forward office dresser, Sheike serves bold prints, structured dresses, and belted coats that pull it all together. Their colour palette is skewing warm this season, think toffee, olive, cobalt and buttercream tones that feel fresh but still cold-weather appropriate. 

A knitted midi dress with knee-high boots and a statement waist belt. It’s polished, effortless, and seriously comfy.

Seed’s Soft Power

Seed Heritage is the queen of elevated basics, and their current drop is full of soft suiting, ribbed knits, and cocoon coats that scream quiet confidence. Add in a tonal scarf or structured crossbody and your look is complete.

A neutral knit set (yes, it’s basically work-appropriate loungewear) paired with a trench and chunky loafers. 10/10 for style and warmth.

For the Gents: Suit Up, Smartly

M.J. Bale and Peter Jackson are the winter heroes for the guys. Think wool-blend suits in charcoal and navy, textured blazers for that smart-casual edge, and crisp white shirts that layer effortlessly under knitwear.

A classic suit layered with a fine-knit turtleneck or cashmere jumper, finished with a tailored overcoat. Stylish, seasonal and ready for any boardroom.

Dressing for the office in Queensland’s cooler months doesn’t have to be complicated, just clever. Embrace the art of layering, invest in timeless outerwear, and experiment with warm tones to soften the shift toward spring.

Whether you’re stepping into a Monday meeting or heading out for a Friday team lunch, Wintergarden has everything you need to look polished and feel warm, no wardrobe drama required.