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Affordable Corporate Wardrobe Staples 🛍✨️✨️

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If you decided to start an internship or a job this summer and want to look good, feel good and stay professional here are some ideas for you. Also, I would like to say that you don't need this many items of clothes, these are just different brands s...
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Cardigans

I chose not to put blazers as a suggestion because a good blazer sometimes knows to be a bit pricy. When it comes to cardigans you might think I don't need this in the summer, but please don't be naive, in some corporate buildings you'll even need a ...
 
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Crew neck and long sleeves cardigan.
SoSoft Lite Cropped Cardigan Sweater | Old Navy
 
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Cardigan with deep v-neck and long sleeves.
V-Neck Shaker-Stitch Cardigan Sweater | Old Navy
 
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V-neck and long sleeves.
SoSoft Lite Pointelle Cardigan | Old Navy
 
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Crew neck and long sleeves.
CashSoft Cardigan | Gap
 
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Crew neck, long sleeves and stripes.
UV Protection Cardigan | Striped | UNIQLO US
 
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Crew neck and long sleeves.
SHEIN BASICS Women's Casual Solid Color Crew Neck Long Sleeve Loose Cropped Black Cardigan
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Pants

Again, if you're just starting with this type of clothes 4 are enough, you can choose to get black, grey, white and cream, cause they will go with most of the other items.

 
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High waisted pants are great option and this ones are fitted so I'd wear them with a more loose top.
High-Waisted Pixie Flare Pants | Old Navy
 
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These are super stretchy with extra leg room and pockets, so versatile, you can wear them with any top.
High-Waisted Pull-On Pixie Super Wide-Leg Pants | Old Navy
 
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Another great option with wide leg but linen.
Extra High-Waisted Linen-Blend Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Pants | Old Navy
 
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High waisted linen pants.
365 High Rise Linen-Blend Trousers | Gap
 
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These also have pockets and are so versatile.
365 High Rise Pleated Trousers | Gap
 
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These pants come in navy, black and cream, they also have pockets.
GapFit Split-Hem Tech Pants | Gap
 
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Another good pair, but in grey, great for different outfits.
Pleated Wide Pants | Tall | UNIQLO US
 
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Pinstripe print, hook and zip closure, faux pocket at back, wide leg fitting and non-stretch material.
Isabeau Pant Grey Pinstripe
 
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High waisted and wide leg pants.
Archer Pants Pinstripe Grey

Button Down shirts

Button down in multiple colors to rotate through the week is your life saver!!!

 
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Black button down is never a mistake.
Classic Button-Down Shirt | Old Navy
 
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Linen blend button down is a classic.
Linen-Blend Button-Down Crop Shirt | Old Navy
 
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If you like an oversize button down to feel more comfortable, goes great with wide pants.
Oversized Button-Down Boyfriend Shirt | Old Navy
 
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Another black button down option, cotton is a really good choice for a shirt.
Organic Cotton Poplin Big Shirt | Gap
 
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More fitted option of shirt goes great with wide leg pants.
Mini Polo Shirt | UNIQLO US
 
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Classic white button down.
Rayon Blouse | UNIQLO US
 
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Black fitted shirt.
Flirla Casual Drawcord Waist Hooded Short Sleeve Shirt - SHEIN USA
 
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This one so cute and also versatile it will go with every pants option.
Anni Pinstripe Shirt Blue

Accessories

Here I chose just belt and bag as accessories, not because those are your only acceptable options but we are trying to be affordable here. If you already have subtle jewelry pieces you can add them.

 
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Belt just gives that put together look, black one is a great option but you can also get it in brown.
Double Loop Skinny Belt for Women | Old Navy
 
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I feel like I need to say when it comes to bags I chose functionality, big and spacious bags, they might not be that cute but they'll get the job done.
Tote Bag | Gap
 
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Rugged and minimalist, it has space to spare and that is what we need.
Millers Nylon Tote Bag | Banana Republic
 
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Nice brown leather like bag, spacious enough for all your things.
Leather effect bag with beads
 
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Chic, functional, and made for life on the go.
Everydaybaggx Black Women's Tote & Satchel bags | ALDO US
 
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Satchel bag in white, spacious, with zipper.
Korerrx Bone Women's Tote & Satchel bags | ALDO US

Shoes

Depends on your preference but a classic black shoe is always the answer, they are versatile and reliable choice for various occasions.

 
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Loafers are great option if you want to be comfortable but also stylish.
Faux-Leather Chunky Heel Loafers | Old Navy
 
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Mary Janes are great at making your every outfit pop.
Vegan Leather Mary Jane Flats | Gap
 
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Block heels are a timeless look that will never go out of style.
Billini Ayla Pointed Toe Heels Black
 
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Comfortable and stylish loafers.
Penny Lane Loafers Black
 
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Comfort and elegance.
Zarah Flats Black

T- shirts

Basic tops are the foundation of a versatile wardrobe.

 
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White crewneck t-shirt with long sleeves.
Modern Crewneck T-Shirt | Gap
 
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Black t-shirt with short sleeves.
CloseKnit Jersey T-Shirt | Gap
 
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Ribbed knit cropped shirt with a mockneck.
Modern Rib Mockneck Crop Shirt | Gap
 
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Ribbed knit cropped polo shirt with polo collar and button placket.
Modern Wide Rib Crop Polo Shirt | Gap
 
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¾ Sleeve white top.
Elaia 3/4 Sleeve Top White
 
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Classic long sleeve black top.
Alouette Long Sleeve Top Black