If you work in a casual-dress office setting, then you know that sometimes casual is the hardest look to get right. A T-shirt is casual, but often just not professional enough. Put on a dress and heels and you can look like you're trying way too hard. Particularly in the Summertime, when casual can mean shorts and flip-flops to some people, dressing for the office can be confusing. Here are 5 outfit ideas from Monday through Friday. Use the templates as daily ideas and adjust the looks based on your personal style. All details below…
Give Mondays a boost of energy using color and pattern. These are red linen cropped trousers with a drape-y, back-printed tank plus gold geometric details on the necklace and sandals. Notice the silhouette of the tank—long and loose; it is still Monday, after all.
For Tuesday, a simple dress with an espadrille wedge and feminine drop earring looks polished yet easy. Keep a pair of flats under your desk for running to lunch.
Wednesday calls for another dress. This one is more structured and worn with classic silver hoops and a more refined cork slide/sandal.
On Thursday, a pretty tank and colored cotton pants look fresh. Add nude patent leather flats and classic gold ball earrings. When stepping into a meeting, create a ‘casual suit’ by adding a linen/cotton chambray blazer.
Summer Fridays in a casual office call for denim. Rather than wearing typical blue jeans and a white top, flip that idea with a blue denim popover and white brushed-cotton jeans. The metallic flats and colorful bracelet pull the look together while keeping it comfy and ready for the weekend.