12 Casual Office Outfits For When You Want To Feel *Comfy*

When it comes to dressing for the office, there’s no denying that we sometimes fall into stereotypical outfit combos. By this, we mean white button-down shirts under a fitted blazer, a pair of slacks, and ballet flats or loafers. Not that there’s anything wrong with your go-to office ‘fit, but wouldn’t it be nice to change it up?

The common problem people have when spicing up their office ‘fit is finding the perfect balance between business and casual. For example, if you want to do jeans, you better pick dark denims. Or if you suddenly want to wear a hoodie, you better layer with a blazer. Then if you opt to wear sneakers, you have to be donning a suit to do so. 

The trick is to inject only one casual piece into an otherwise tailored and polished outfit to retain that professional look. It's the reason why shopping for a stylish blazer, a sleek pair of white sneakers, and a chic array of trousers is a must for any career woman (or man!)

To help you come up with less stuffy outfits for the office, but still keeping to that professional business look, we’ve gathered a bunch of outfit pegs you should definitely try! After all, an outfit can make or break a boardroom meeting or a client lunch. As they say, you better dress for success! 

12 Casual Office Outfits To Try

1. Midi shift dress + ballet flats + delicate jewelry + tote bag

   A comfy shift dress is a must for any working gal! To dress it up, match it with some dressy flats. (Photo source)

   

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2. Statement hoodie + wide-leg pants + pumps + statement handbag

   Make a statement on a Monday with a hoodie that tells people who you are. Whether you’re the actual boss or radiate boss energy, it’s best to pair a hoodie with a pair of tailored trousers and a closed-toe heel to keep your look professional. (Photo source)

   

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3. Chunky knit sweater + paperbag trousers + strappy heels

   A chunky knit is perfect for a cold office space! To keep things polished be sure to tuck it into your trousers and belt it if you want your waist to be firmly cinched! A pair of sexy heels further elevates the look. (Photo source)

   

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4. Blazer + mom jeans + Chelsea boots + tote bag 

   When wearing light-washed jeans at work, you need all the other pieces of your outfit to be dark-colored or somber-toned to maintain a very professional look. If your blazer buttons are quite low, we advise you to wear a tank top underneath if you’re showing too much décolletage. (Photo source)

   

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5. Ribbed midi dress + blazer + heeled mules + shoulder bag 

   When in doubt, a ribbed bodycon dress is always a good idea! Top off with a blazer to avoid looking too sexy. But once you clock out, you definitely can ditch the jacket and strut your 'fit to cocktail night! (Photo source)

   

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6. Jumpsuit + pumps + handbag 

   Lazy girls, take note of this simple style trick: buy a tailored jumpsuit if you don’t want to think about mixing and matching! You literally only need one piece of clothing and a pair of chic heels to pull off this look. Talk about easy-peasy. (Photo source)

   

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7. White shirt + blazer + wide-leg trousers + sneakers 

   Here’s how a pair of sneaks can turn a suit into a cool streetwear ‘fit for the office. If you want to look more dressed up, you can even trade the white tee for a crisp button-down! (Photo source)

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8. Button-down top + high-waist wide-leg pants + white sneakers 

   Wide-leg pants look even better when they’re high-waisted. This silhouette is both slimming and lengthening as long as your top cuts you off right by your waist or first hip. (Photo source)

   

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9. Hoodie + blazer + trousers + boots

   A statement blazer can definitely transform a look instantly! In this case, a hoodie suddenly looks polished, thanks to this oversized blazer. Paired with tapers trousers and some cool boots, you definitely look like you mean business. (Photo source)

   

10. Statement romper + minimal jewelry

    Again, if you want to look polished in an instant, reach for a jumpsuit or a romper! The trick to shopping for an office-appropriate romper is to pick one in a serious color or an intricate design. In this case, this piece below has both those elements, making it look dressy enough for boardroom meetings. (Photo source)

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11. White shirt + blazer + distressed wide-leg denims + pumps 

    The trick to dressing up distressed jeans is to keep your color palette neutral and clean. Anything too colorful might look too casual. Your shoes are also important—stay away from sneakers and opt for sleek pumps to look polished. (Photo source)

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12. Workout co-ords + blazer + sneakers + handbag 

    Who says you can’t wear your workout clothes to work? Of course, you can! What you need is an impeccably tailored blazer or jacket to finish off your look. This way, you can still sport your sneakers without looking like you’re about to exercise. (Photo source)

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