There are some days when you just feel like dressing up less formally for work. Usually, Friday is the ‘dress down’ day. However, you can pick something casual and comfy for office wear as long as it is not against office norms or is not potentially offensive. By this, I mean clothing which reveals too much cleavage, legs, back, stomach, etc. All of these are a strict no-no, even in a business casual setting.
Casual work wear applies to perfumes, shows and accessories also. So, stay away from flip flops and overwhelming perfumes. The top three recommendations for casual and comfy work wear are-
This is an office-wear substitute for the ‘little black dress’. You must have one in your wardrobe. Black corduroy pants fit and feel more comfy compared to tailored office wear pants but is more formal than your jeans. The versatile pants look great with shirts, blouses and even jackets.
Casual shirts for women are available in all-cotton, garment-dyed oxford styles. This classic design is more comfortable than your wrinkle-free formal shirts. Made from pure cotton, they absorb sweat and hence are skin friendly too. They come with button collar and cuffs, button front, and shirttail hem. However, the bright colors are a refreshing change from boring navy blues and whites of your formal attire.
3. Knit dresses
Casual knit dresses are a break from boring pencil skirts. You can opt for subtle floral prints, stripes or self-colors. Pair them with stockings during winter months and go bare during the summers.
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