Look the business: Autumn outfits for the office

Create a collar effect with a silk scarf – brave men can take their cue from Lanvin’s fall catwalk collection where a jaunty scarf jazzes up a mainly monochrome outfit Photograph: Giovanni Giannoni/Corbis

For women, this scarf is an easy way to brighten up an old top. £22 by Topshop Photograph: Topshop

Ladies, think Sue Ellen: in a blouse, with puffed shoulders, as seen on the catwalk at Parisian fashion house Balmain. Copy the look yourself for less: sew some haberdashery shoulder pads into an old blazer/jumper/blouse and work the 80's look Photograph: Giovanni Giannoni/Corbis

Pick up a posh cardigan that can layer up as a jacket. £199 by Jaeger 125 Photograph: Jaeger

Try a comfy pair of woollen slacks. Fold them up and wear with an ankle boot. £160 by Acne from Browns Photograph: Browns

Green is the new black. From lime shades like this v-neck jumper (£79 by Lyle & Scott Heritage) … Photograph: Lyle & Scott

… to dusky military shades as seen on the catwalk in this Hermes coat Photograph: Giovanni Giannoni/Corbis

Invest in a pair of classic brogues to see you through a wet autumn. £80 by Office Photograph: Office