Sure, you’re replying to emails you don’t care about and sitting through meetings that feel like a punishment—but why should your outfit suffer too?
Enter: Office Siren dressing. The only thing making corporate-core feel a little less soul-crushing. This isn’t about dressing for the job you want—it’s about dressing like you’ve already quit, launched your own company, and might still sue your ex-manager for emotional distress.
This isn’t your basic pantsuit-and-sensible-flats situation. Think structured blazers with attitude, skirts just short enough to make HR nervous, button-downs that are barely behaving, and heels that announce your ambition before you even say hello. The vibe? Slightly unhinged, perfectly polished, and absolutely not here for small talk.
What even is office siren dressing?
This look didn’t fall out of the sky—it’s a modern remix of the 1980s power-dressing era. Think strong shoulders, sharp tailoring, and a dash of “I dare you to question me.” But in 2025, it comes with sheer fabrics, thigh-high slits, and a confidence level larger than your boss’s ego.
You’re not dressing to fit in at work—you’re dressing like you run the place, even if all you’ve done this week is cry over spreadsheets and ghost your Slack notifications.
So why is everyone suddenly dressing like a hot intern?
Honestly? Fashion got bored. After years of loungewear, normcore, and whatever the clean girl aesthetic was pretending to be, we were desperate for personality. Office Siren hits that sweet spot—sexy without trying too hard, structured but never suffocating, and somehow makes you feel more put together than your actual life is. Yes, I will wear a blazer to buy oat milk and behave like I have quarterly goals.
And of course, the internet got involved. Instagram creators started serving looks inspired by early 2000s rom-com heroines, The Devil Wears Prada (still iconic, don’t roll your eyes), and that one coworker who always shows up to casual Fridays looking editorial.
Here are some of our favourite celebs looks, proof that they are living the Office Siren fantasy.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has given us major fashion moments, but this beige pant-suit is giving girl boss energy in every language!
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
At the 2025 Met Gala, Chopra nailed the office siren look in a sleek Balmain polka dot dress, along with a structured blazer and topped it off with an oversized hat!
Sonam Kapoor
Fashion royalty Sonam Kapoor in this off-shoulder blazer, wide-leg trousers, and that perfect sleek belt is giving polished with just the right amount of rebellion. We love a woman who looks like she's in power!
Zendaya
Zendaya ditched the gown and showed up in a sharp black pantsuit, complete with a tie, brooch, and that signature smirk. It was pure power dressing—cool, crisp, and confidently in charge.
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s corset and pants combo is the ultimate mix of sexy and structured. It’s an ideal look for showing up and owning any room.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber’s black blazer mini-dress at the 2025 Met Gala is pure office siren magic. It’s sharp and sleek, and gives a “I’m in charge, but I also know how to have fun.”
Khushi Kapoor
Khushi Kapoor’s pink blazer and skirt combo for her movie promotions is tailored, fun, and confident. It’s professional with a playful twist.
Why it works (and why we actually like it)
It’s low-effort, high-reward. Throw on a sleek shirt, tailored trousers, or a fitted skirt and suddenly you look like you’ve got your life together—even if your mental health and WiFi are both hanging by a thread.
And the best part? It’s wearable. You don’t need a stylist or a shopping spree to pull this off. Most of these pieces are already hiding in your closet. Just add a button-down here, a killer heel there, and pretend those shoes don’t hurt (until they do).
So go ahead—strut into that boardroom (or your kitchen table Zoom call) like you own the damn place. Because Office Siren dressing isn’t just a trend, it’s a whole main character mindset—and honestly, we’re here for it.
Featured image credit: Getty Images
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