Workwear takes pieces made for work, like tough jackets, roomy pockets and hard-wearing fabrics, and brings them into everyday life. It works because it's practical and built to last. Here's how to build a workwear wardrobe with the GAS Fall Winter 2026 collection.
How to spot a workwear piece
- Tough fabrics: coated cotton, gabardine, rigid denim and dense weaves like bull denim.
- Functional pockets: patch pockets on the chest, large side pockets, a tool pocket on the leg.
- Work details: corduroy collars, contrast stitching, visible sewn-on labels.
- Earth tones: olive green, brown, beige, dark blue.
Men's looks
1. The padded work jacket: Deni Jacket. A water-repellent coated cotton jacket with a quilted lining, a corduroy collar and large flap pockets. In Olive Night green or Baritone blue. Wear it over a striped oxford shirt and slim Albert Simple Rev jeans.
2. The overshirt: Noll WK Jacket. Halfway between a shirt and a jacket, in stretch cotton with two large chest pockets and a workwear label. Wear it open over a long-sleeve Dharis M/L Label T-shirt. Shop all men's jackets.
3. The check shirt: Noll WK Shirt. Checks in blue and green or brown and blue, with chambray inside the collar and cuffs. Wear it on its own, or under the Deni Jacket as a middle layer.
4. The work trousers: Frank Pant and Bob Gym RS. Frank Pant is the straight-leg carpenter jean with a camouflage print inside. Bob Gym RS is the slim cargo in stretch twill with elasticated cuffs, available in five colors.
5. The padded vest: Puffer Gilet. A garment-dyed gabardine vest with wave quilting. Wear it over a striped sweater or a sweatshirt to add warmth without losing freedom of movement.
6. The heritage sweater: Avier Mix. A wool-and-cashmere crew neck with canvas patches on the shoulders, like a military sweater. With Max jeans and a Roy Bomber leather jacket for a bolder look.
Women's looks
7. The waxed jacket: Abigail Jacket. A coated cotton jacket with a quilted lining, a corduroy collar and denim-look details, in blue or green. It's the women's version of the Deni Jacket. With slim Natalie jeans and ankle boots.
8. The two-in-one parka: Khloe Parka. An oversized stretch cotton parka with a detachable padded jacket in denim-effect printed nylon. Wear them together in winter and separately in between seasons. Shop all women's jackets & coats.
9. The hybrid piece: Kia. A denim jacket with padded inserts and an olive green puffer collar. Wear it over wide Carolina trousers for a warm, urban look.
Hybrid pieces: warmer workwear
The trend of the season is combining denim and technical materials in one piece. The men's Grid Jacket, for example, has denim sleeves and yoke with a padded nylon body. It lets you wear a denim jacket even in December.
To pick the right jeans, read the GAS jeans fit guide or discover how to wear double denim. Shop all the pieces in men's jackets, women's jackets and men's trousers.
Frequently asked questions
What is workwear style?
It's a style inspired by work clothes: tough fabrics, functional pockets and practical details, reinterpreted for the city.
How do you wear an overshirt?
Open over a T-shirt or a thin knit, like a light jacket. With straight jeans or cargo trousers.
What are carpenter jeans?
They're work jeans with a straight leg, a tool pocket on the thigh and reinforced seams.
Does workwear work for women too?
Yes. Waxed jackets, parkas and high-waisted chinos pair well with feminine pieces like heeled ankle boots or soft knitwear.
