As with any casual outfit, comfortable shoes work best. Try patent-leather mules for the perfect blend of style and comfort. Then finish off the ensemble with a denim saddle bag.
Wear this outfit and your friends will start wondering who your personal shopper is.
2. Button-down shirt with jeans
Outfit ingredients
- Oversized white cotton shirt
- High-waist, cropped, straight-leg jeans
- Saddle bag
- Toe pumps
Directions
Put on your loose or oversized button-down shirt and tuck it in your straight jeans. When it gets cold, you can tie a beige sweater over your shoulders. Finish things off with a saddle bag and classic, low-heel toe pumps.
3. Prints charming
Outfit ingredients
- Neutral top
- Patterned skirt with tie-waist
- Black ballet flats
Directions
Team a neutral color top with your patterned skirt. A shorter top works well here, so you can show off your waist and the skirt’s built-in belt. Anchor the outfit with comfy black flats.
4. Three staples + one statement piece
Your staples
- Button-downs
- Blouses
- Dark denim jeans
- Knee-length pencil skirts
- Ankle boots
- Block heels
Your statement pieces
- Necklaces
- Scarves
- Flashy hair clip
Directions
The rule is simple here: just pick three staples and one statement piece to make an outfit. This recipe is perfect to use on repeat for the office. Just make sure you have work-friendly clothing staples and an assortment of chic accessories on hand.
5. Three classics + one trendy
The fashion gods are fickle. Anything can go out of style in a blink of an eye and then, suddenly, your wardrobe is last year’s news. But you don’t have to stay away from the trends entirely — just don’t spend too much on them. Try shopping fast-fashion stores like H&M and focusing on less expensive accessories.
Your classics
- Dark-wash jeans
- Pencil skirt
- Trench coat
- White tee shirt
- Black pumps
- Blazer
- Button-up blouse
Your trendy pieces
- Sheer duster
- Animal print cardigan
- Faux-fleece jacket
- Boxy-tie front shirt
- Long-sleeved bodysuit
- Maxi dress
- High-waisted trousers
- Button-up skirt
- Cut-out sandals
- Slip-on animal print sneakers
Directions
Choose 3 classic clothing pieces and pick a trendy one to go with your overall outfit. Easy, right?
6. Bold and beautiful
Outfit ingredients
- Solid-colored top
- Patterned skirt
- Sling-back heels
Directions
This no-fail outfit is casual with a touch of glam. Pair a solid-colored top with a patterned skirt. Finish things off elegantly with sling-back heels and you’re ready to go.
7. Sweater with beads
Outfit Ingredients
- Sweater with a wide neckline
- Skinny trousers
- Flat ankle boots
- Beaded necklace and other jewelry
Directions
Start out with your wide-neck sweater and layer a chunky, beaded necklace over the top. Complete your trendy casual look with skinny trousers and flat ankle boots. Add earrings and a bracelet too if you’re feeling flashy.
These casual outfit ideas work for women of all ages, and can easily be adapted to use for work. Give them a shot and let us know how it goes!