Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Back to Office Wardrobe
38
items Even if your work is not fully back-to-office, it's still nice to dress up and show your best self when you do go in office. Here are some outfits I've been eyeing.
Sections
6
Brands
Bottoms
Tops
Dresses
Shoes
Outerwear
Brands
Ann Taylor is such a classic women's workwear company. I love that there's a mix of classic suiting and more trendy business casual. They've also done a great job of mixing and matching curvy fits and inseam lengths.
Ann Taylor: Women's Clothing, Petites, Dresses, Pants, Shirts ...
Bottoms
BOUGHT: High rise, petite inseam length, and a curvy fit? And I think it has pockets and belt loops! Am I dreaming? I'm still on the hunt for the perfect work pants. This comes in both a light beige and a darker color for both warmer and colder seaso...
The Petite Perfect Wide Leg Pant - Curvy Fit
BOUGHT: Bootcut with a belt - also high rise, petite inseam length, and curvy fit!
Petite Belted Boot Pant - Curvy Fit
BOUGHT: Easy to care for, a fun color, high waist, petite inseam, and curvy fit.
The Petite Straight Leg Trouser in Double Knit - Curvy Fit
BOUGHT: The truly classic trouser: no belt loops, but high waisted, petite inseam, and curvy fit.
The Petite High Rise Trouser Pant in Seasonless Stretch - Curvy Fit
I wish they had petite inseam lengths for their regular pants, and not just the denim. I finally found my holy grail of sizing – petite inseam (29") and curvy for a little extra fabric in the hips. These have one of the two, but in a non-jean fabric ...
The Curvy Emmett Wide-Leg Pant: Patch Pocket Edition | Madewell
The same style but in a brown corduroy to really lean into the fall season. I also find that corduroy is a fun fabric to play with for business casual and feels just a tad dressier to me.
The Curvy Emmett Wide-Leg Pant in Corduroy: Welt Pocket Edition | Madewell
Textured drape wide leg with high waist, petite inseam, and curvy fit!
The Petite Pleated Wide-Leg Pant in Textured Drape - Curvy Fit
Not a curvy fit, but super cute wide leg option. No pockets unfortunately, but the button detail is a great accent. Since it is a side zip, I would make sure the sizing works well for you.
Petite Button Trim Wide Leg Pants in Twill
A super cute casual pant option for the summer, but may be a little too casual for the office. I do like the slight touch of color without fully getting on the butter yellow option.
Petite Sailor High Rise Wide Leg Crop Jeans in Popcorn
Dressier denim that could work with a more formal top for a business casual look. The belt is removable
Petite Curvy High Rise Belted Wide Leg Jeans in Dark Authentic Indigo Wash
Another option for a more casual denim in a soft pink shade instead of the butter yellow.
High Rise Wide Leg Crop Jeans in Washed Pink
The less wide leg version of a dressy jean for business casual
Petite Curvy High Rise Slim Flare Jeans in Dark Wash
Honestly, I think I'm obsessed with the sailor button style…
Petite Curvy High Rise Sailor Kick Crop Jeans in Classic Mid Wash
Tops
I like the touch of color and texture on this shirt. It is supposed to be a more relaxed fit, so hopefully more comfortable on travel days!
Clip Striped Cotton Everyday Relaxed Pocket Shirt
My clients aren't formal enough for blazers anymore, but I still want a slightly more polished top that I can layer on slightly more casual bottoms. I love the color here too.
Marled Textured Sweater Jacket
A 100% cotton option that is slightly less structured but would still work with more formal pants for a business casual look in a chillier office environment.
Ribbed Wide Sleeve V-Neck Cardigan
Dresses
Navy blue silk can be dressed up or down
Washable Stretch Silk Shirt Dress | Quince
I actually love this material for work dresses - it's just so comfortable for sitting all day or flying and going direct from airport to meeting.
Brown Tencel Jersey Midi Wrap Dress
Absolutely love a shirtdress and this one is perfect for spring / summer in the office where it's hot outside but freezing inside. Comes in both regular and petite sizing.
Flare Pocket Shirtdress
V necks are so flattering and the flowy skirt means you don't have to worry about bloating. The white color is great for spring / summer and it comes in regular and petite sizing.
The Petite Belted V-Neck Midi Dress in Fluid Crepe
I love that this is made in a curvy fit too - that's always the struggle with pencil skirts and a little extra junk in the trunk. Classic and elevated for those with a slightly more formal dress code. I could also see this being dressed down. I'm kin...
The Elbow Sleeve Square Neck Dress in Seasonless Stretch - Curvy Fit
Love, love the dark sapphire color. I like a slightly more fluid fit in the skirt - more comfortably sitting down through multiple back-to-back meetings. Always a little concerned about the movement allowed by the sleeves, so would need to test in pe...
The Flare Dress in Fluid Crepe
Another flared style without any potentially restricting sleeves. I've been liking the belted styles lately, but not sure I'm sold yet on the square neckline. Available in regular and petite.
The Belted Flare Dress in Stretch Cotton
I love plaid and buttons. I'm usually not a shift fan since it doesn't always fit well with a curvier bottom, but I would make an exception and try this on. I like how they've styled it with a thin belt and matching jacket. Available in regular and p...
The Button Shift Dress in Plaid
I like the style of this dress with a v-neck and a flared skirt. I'm always a little concerned about mixed materials when it comes to cleaning it and ensuring there's no weird shrinkage. This is machine washable, though! Available in regular and peti...
Mixed Media Sweater Dress
Like I said, I love a shirt dress! I love the gold buttons on the blue color (the black has just plain black buttons). This looks like it is going to be a stretchy and forgiving material, perfect for travel days. Comes in both regular and petite sizi...
Belted Knit Shirtdress
I've been loving jumpsuits as a one-and-done outfit option that also makes it easy to be on the go without worrying about skirts. Again, love a belt to help define the waist and it has POCKETS! I'm always a little concerned about getting wedgies sinc...
Belted Crew Neck Jumpsuit
I like the boatneck and slightly flared skirt as a flattering option that works well as a layer or on its own. This feels like it could be a seasonless option as well based on the fabric and cut of the style. Available in both regular and petite sizi...
The Boatneck Dress in Seasonless Stretch
A different take on a shirt dress with more refined buttons. I like the contrast of the buttons against the black as an interest driver.
Ponte Flare Dress
I really like a belt and a flare skirt and here's another option that fits that category! I like the short sleeves that make me feel more comfortable running around the office without a jacket or sweater. The color and fit feel seasonless and it's av...
Petite Mixed Media Flare Midi Dress
A fun summer option with a little bit of a mixed media touch. I need to test to see if this is a long enough hem to feel comfortable sitting in an office environment.
Clover Pleated Mini Shirtdress
Shoes
I've had good luck with the Naturalizer brand in the past - one of my favorite “boss b!tch” heels come from this brand. They have great cushioning in the sole and arch support, plus come in wide width sizing.
Naturalizer Ginger Pump
Loving the hint of metallic on the heel - these look like they can be dressed up or down and are full leather upper (meaning they'll stretch and accommodate feet over time). It's also available in a wide!
Franco Sarto New Bocca Loafer - Free Shipping - DSW
I like Anne Klein heels and I feel like this style is perfect for the office. Not only does it have closed toe, it has ankle straps for when you're walking around from meeting to meeting - or even hotel to office.
Anne Klein Bliss Pump
Outerwear
I have this coat in grey and I love it - mine is older and I call it my princess coat given the flattering seaming on the front. You can wear it with the funnel collar up, or open as a more portrait neckline.
Babaton THE CONNOR COAT | Aritzia US
I love my Club Monaco coat from a few seasons ago with its 100% wool creating an elevated (but warm) look. I've been looking for another, longer jacket in a camel color as most of what I own is grey or black. Love the length and color of these coats ...
Slim Belted Coat - Club Monaco
Similar to a coat I own from the same brand from last year - though mine is longer and single breasted. I love the pop of color though for the winter, helps to combat the gloom of early nights. Also would be a fantastic option for a holiday party, cr...
Avec Les Filles Double Breasted Coat | Nordstromrack