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Best Business Casual Outfits for Women
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items As a girl who has worked in a business casual profession since 2014, here are some great business casual finds that I absolutely adore and live in!
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Tops
Bottoms
Dresses
Jackets & Coats
Shoes
Accessories
Tops
This cotton and cashmere blended tank is the perfect layering piece. Only $50 and comes in six coloured. Could be worn with a cardigan, a blazer, a leather jacket and more. The cotton options are endless!
Cotton Cashmere Ribbed Tank
I simply love a basic, high quality bodysuit. I wear them with a wide leg dress pant and simple necklace for everyday, and can throw a blazer on top to make it dressier.
Second Skin T-Shirt Bodysuit
A knitted tee is the perfect simple but elevated top with so much comfort. Great on its own or paired with a blazer.
Cashmere Tee | Quince
A basic, white button down is truly the staple to any professional wardrobe. Can be dressed up, dressed down. A perfect wardrobe staple, and affordable too!
Organic Cotton Relaxed Oxford Shirt in White
Such a great everyday popover. A great spring work top, super versatile with different styles of bottoms.
70s Stripe Cotton Broadcloth Crop Popover Shirt
A cute, simple top that is flattering on everyone and will instantly elevate any outfit.
Maeve Hardware Wrap Top
The perfect, lightweight sweater for work! It’s only $40 and comes in seven colours. Truly a wardrobe staple.
Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Crew Sweater
Another great, affordable sweater. Comes in 4 colours, and can be dressed up or paired perfectly with black trousers.
100% Organic Cotton Mock Neck Sweater
A stunning, 100% silk blouse for only $125.00. Comes in six colours, machine washable and great for an everyday work style.
Washable Stretch Silk Tie Neck Blouse
Bottoms
The perfect linen trouser for all seasons. The traditional pleats and leg shape truly make these a wardrobe staple.
100% European Linen Pleated Trouser
The Taylor trousers from Old Navy have been one of their best releases in years! They’re affordable, comfortable with elastic in the waistband and come in multiple colours. These are hands down my favourite, easy trousers.
Extra High-Waisted Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Pants | Old Navy
Lululemon having trouser pants is something that I wish I had learned about when I was 20. They’re so comfy they feel like track pants, come in several colours and are a closet staple. I highly recommend these pants!
Daydrift High-Rise Wide-Leg Trouser *Regular | Women's Trousers | lululemon Canada
Uniqlo’s wide leg pants are the pants that just keep on giving. They’re affordable, trendy but classic, and comfy. The dream combo.
Womens SMART WIDE PANTS | UNIQLO CA
I am someone who truly could live in wide leg trousers; however, they are not always the best option with every top/shoe combo. These pants from Uniqlo are versatile, fit well and are affordable. An excellent pant option for something that isn’t wide...
Womens SMART ANKLE PANTS | UNIQLO CA
Casual Friday jeans should not include rips or tears. These dark wash, straight leg jeans are the perfect jeans for the office. They are comfortable while remaining professional.
Ribcage Full Length Women's Jeans - Dark Wash | Levi's® CA
Dresses
A modern midi shirt dress that is the perfect office staple. Can wear so many different ways to build the best outfits in the office!
Madewell Smocked Poplin Midi Shirtdress
A beautiful and versatile everyday dress under $100. Comes in 12 colours and perfect for the office!
100% Organic Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress in Black
A silk shirt dress that colours in eight beautiful colours? Although some may consider this a bit dressy for a business casual office, it is truly an everyday wardrobe staple that would look great at every job.
Washable Stretch Silk Maxi Shirt Dress
A great everyday midi dress for work. Can be styled down or dressed up. Although a little pricey, Spanx’s high quality fashions are an asset to your wardrobe.
SPANX® Poplin Smocked Midi Shirt Dress | Supima® Cotton
Jackets & Coats
A relaxed, yet professional cardigan that puts an outfit together. Coming in at $110 and ten different colours, this is a must have wardrobe staple.
100% Organic Cotton Knit Blazer
Another great blazer option and under $150. Comes in several colours (the olive and espresso are my favourites!), and is perfect over a more casual outfit.
Inverted Notch Collar Cotton Blend Knit Blazer - Nordstrom
A simple cropped trench coat under $100 that is sure to turn heads (in the right way!).
MANGO TEEN Classic Crop Trench Jacket - Nordstrom
A more traditional trench coat is perfect for spring. Great for commuting, or running to get lunch with coworkers.
Icon Trench Coat | Gap
A wool/cashmere blend jacket is perfect for colder weather in office. This jacket is affordable, professional and a fantastic piece for outside of the office as well.
Wool Cashmere Classic Single-Breasted Coat
Shoes
A simple, comfortable black ballet flat is truly the BEST shoe for work! The best investment and a great pair of shoes to keep at your desk.
beek Swoop Ballet Flats
A soft, easy-to-wear loafer that feels more relaxed than traditional styles. Perfect for business casual outfits when you want to look polished without feeling too dressed up
Madewell The Vernon Loafer (Women)
A fantastic, comfortable casual pair of shoes. They go well with chino or khaki pants, as well as a nice shirtdress!
Rothy's The Boat Shoes
The really nice thing about business casual is that you can wear sneakers to the office! I personally always try a simple, but elevated sneaker instead of a Converse or Vans type sneaker.
Veja Campo Sneaker (Women)
Accessories
A fantastic, simple everyday black belt. A great belt for trousers, dresses and more. Perfect for creating an accentuated waistline.
FRAME Petite Simple Art Deco Belt | Shopbop
Another great belt for everyday wear. Affordable, perfect with trousers and comes in black and cognac!
Treasure & Bond Oval Buckle Leather Belt - Nordstrom
This simple yet elegant scarf is a quick, fast accessory that will elevate any look. This scarf is perfect for that subtle pop of colour.
Lauren Ralph Lauren Large Floral Silk Diamond Scarf | Nordstrom
I love keeping a cozy shawl at my desk just in case the office is cold. This one is under $100 and professional over any outfit
Katie Loxton Whipstitch Blanket Cape with Belt - Nordstrom
An affordable pair of hoop earrings are perfect for work. This pair is under $50 and great for everyday wear.
Lauren Ralph Lauren Oval Hoop Earrings | Nordstrom
This multi strand necklace truly is perfect for work. It adds a bit of depth without being too much of a statement piece and remaining professional.
Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Gold Triple Strand Necklace | Nordstrom
A simple gold chain necklace goes with everything and is affordable.
Madewell Herringbone Chain Necklace - Nordstrom
A watch truly is a wardrobe staple in the corporate world. It truly elevates every outfit and adds depth. This watch is a simple classic and affordable, as well as a well known brand.
Liz Watch, 30 Mm X 22 Mm | Watches | Coach | COACH®
If you’re an Apple Watch girl, adding a leather watch band will add a professional look to your wardrobe. At $40.00, this band is affordable and will quickly elevate your look while still tracking your lunch break steps.
Leather Smartwatch Band in Cognac
Bags
Coming in at an affordable price point, this Coach bag truly is the perfect tote for work. Coming in several colours, this bag is highly reviewed for a commuter bag.
City Tote Bag | Bags | Coach | COACH®
Another fantastic tote bag for work, and also a classic.
Le Pliage Original M Tote bag
A great everyday smaller bag perfect for any office. Coming in five colours, this bag is under $150 and extremely versatile.
Italian Leather Woven Camera Crossbody in Cognac
A great, everyday shoulder bag for the office. It can be dressed up or down and works well for any occasion.
454 Small Shoulder Bag
This card case is perfect to throw in your bag to store work IDs, money for coffee, etc. for work.
Marc Jacobs The Leather Card Case | Nordstrom
Although not necessarily considered cool, a backpack is the best thing you can do for your back. Commuting through downtown Toronto, I learned a good backpack is an essential. This Calpak bag is trendy, professional and under $200.
CALPAK Luka Backpack | Nordstrom