Modern Day Workwear: What To Wear To Work

For a return to the office, a modern and versatile wardrobe will revitalize your 9 to 5. The building blocks of work wear are key pieces ready to put in the hours, along with embellishments that bring patterns, prints, and pop to the corner office. It’s all about “power casual" dressing, mixing elevated designs with more relaxed pieces for a neat and stylish, but not too formal look. 

Woman seated wearing blue and brown geometric printed shirt, black cropped trouser and black loafersWoman seated wearing blue and brown geometric printed shirt, black cropped trouser and black loafers

What to Wear to Work

Power dressing took hold in the 1980s, establishing an authoritative design style over the decades. Silhouettes and styles have changed, but complementary coordinates are still the cornerstone of women’s work wear to create effortless outfits throughout the week.

Work Essentials You Need in Your Closet

Modern workwear pieces that put you on the partner track.

Work Pants for Women

We spent a lot of time at home in our favorite stretchy bottoms, and there’s no reason to give that up just because we’re headed back to the office. J. McLaughlin’s leggings have the structure and detailing of tailored pants, and give off sophisticated vibes in a work-ready check print.

 


Since we’re starting at the bottom: black work pants for women are a solid foundation for every blouse in your closet. A cigarette pant in a velvety sheen elevates the most casual of offices. 

SHOP WORK PANTS FOR WOMEN

The dress is the workplace item that covers us from top to bottom. Our favorite, the shirt dress for women, flatters and finesses. Add a belt and bag to a linen shirt dress for a polished finish. A floral silk shirt dress captures autumn’s aura paired with our favorite suede boots

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Women's Work Blazers

A blazer pulls it all together. Tap into the essence of power suiting by wearing it with matching pants. Slip into a corduroy blazer to offset the flowy lines of a dress. A statement blazer layered over a turtleneck is the epitome of "smart casual" chic.

Woman wearing black blazer, white turtleneck and black jeansWoman wearing black blazer, white turtleneck and black jeans

Shop More Modern Day Workwear From J.McLaughlin

Just like delivering the perfect presentation, it's all in the details: the right bag to tote to and from the office in style. An oversized silky square scarf, tied at the neck or on your bag. Suede reigns in autumn, and it’s perfectly positioned in a pair of ankle boots or Mary Jane flats.

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Find all your work wear at J. McLaughlin.