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How to Transition From Your WFH Outfit to Office Wear


Working-from-home has become the “new normal” for many, but what happens when those who used to work in an office are asked to return to their 9-to-5? (Will “fancy sweatpants” cut it?)

 

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused quite a stir in the officewear industry. Tailored Brands (i.e. the owner of Men’s Warehouse, Jos. A. Bank, and Lord & Taylor) in addition to J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, and Neiman Marcus (among others) recently filed for bankruptcy. Sure, you could argue that these companies had issues before the virus hit, but now that we’re on a loungewear kick, “casual Friday” could become a five-day event — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

 

If you’re anxious about returning to work (who isn’t?) and unsure whether or not sweats are now socially acceptable (after all, we have been dealing with apocalyptic events for the past six months), here are a few stylish outfits that are comfortable, affordable, and office-appropriate.

 

DICKIES CONSTRUCT

Wide-Leg Trousers 

$103

SABLYN

Satin Tie Jacket

$795$556.5

JOAN VASS

Split Caftan Dress 

$210

LEMAIRE

Black Twisted Secondskin Turtleneck

$195

KARL LAGERFELD

Karl x Carine Tailored Trousers 

$345$242

GANNI

Brown and Black Leopard Shirt

$185

P.A.R.O.S.H.

Parallel Pleated Midi Skirt 

$240

ENDLESS ROSE

Velvet Single Breasted Blazer

$110

PIERANTONIOGASPARI

Front-Tied Fitted Cardigan

$368$258

ENZA COSTA

Fitted Long Sleeve Turtleneck

$150

ALICE MCCALL

Celestial Creature Floral-Embroidered Tulle Midi Dress

$590$177

VINCE

Boxy Button-Up Shirt

$295

JEJIA

High-Waisted Cropped Trousers

$426$171

ELIZA J

Faux Wrap Long Sleeve Jumpsuit

$168

SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME

Paperbag Palazzo Trousers 

$266

PLAYA LUCILA

Shirt Cover-Up Dress

$120

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS

Tile-Print Button-Through Midi Dress 

$360

SMYTHE

Long Notched Blazer

$595$297.5

HEBE STUDIO

Lou Lou Blazer

$550$330

Z SUPPLY

Thermal Long Sleeve Dress

$70$49

BLUMARINE

Slim Tailored Trousers

$372

 

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