Must-Have Weekday Work Looks

Whether trying to shake up your tried and true work looks or adapting your style for a more laid-back office setting, finding (and maintaining) your ideal style for the office can be challenging. Let J.McLaughlin's collection of sophisticated and professional attire for both men and women help you find the must-haves for perfect weekday work looks that combine effortless style with timeless elegance.

Creating a Business Casual Wardrobe

Create a business casual wardrobe consisting of critical pieces that lend reliable polish and versatility. Whether your office adheres to a traditional code or you're looking to maintain a polished look on your work-from-home days, you can place your trust in reliable foundation pieces to create your most chic work outfits.

Women's Essential Work Looks

From comfortable yet elegant dresses to a well-fitting suit you can dress up or down, women’s essential work looks can be created from a variety of elevated staples. And with so many options you can take the opportunity to get creative with your look. Think flowy skirts with a sleek blazer and a pair of chic sneakers or jeans with a tailored blouse and heels.

Work Dresses

A classic dress is among the most uncomplicated pieces in your workwear repertoire. This one-and-done wonder offers comfort and sophistication that easily lends itself to your nine-to-five and beyond. Explore our selection of women's dresses ideally suited to any professional environment.

Professional Suits

Few things are as quintessentially professional-looking as a crisp, well-tailored suit. See our selection of thoughtfully constructed women's suits and discover the multitude of styling options this workwear classic offers. Our linen suit is a particularly chic summer work look.

Versatile Pants

The definitive staple, a great pair of trousers, should not be overlooked when creating versatile work outfits. Play with interesting silhouettes like wide legs and cropped inseams, or choose our exceptionally comfortable and complementing Deanne pants from our women's pants collection and pair them with blouses, blazers, and cardigans for nearly any office setting.

Stylish Tops

No pair of pants, however chic, can work without a variety of stylish tops to pair with them. See our selection of women's tops and choose from structured and breathable button-downs and feminine blouses, or queue comfort with knit tops featuring complementing necklines and elevated construction that pair effortlessly with your favorite pants.

Accessories and Footwear

Proving that small details can make an enormous impact, carefully chosen women's accessories and footwear will help lean your look in a specific direction and achieve your most stylish women's work outfits. In summer months, pair a sharp suit with wedges or strappy-heeled sandals, or add a playfully printed scarf tied at the neck to take a white button-down and tailored pants up a notch.

Men's Essential Work Looks

The formula for clean, professional attire for men is slightly more simplified, particularly in the warmer months. Of course, pants, shirts, and blazers pretty much sum up the categories. However, there are subtle nuances to each style that help things feel fresh while reflecting the season and your own personal aesthetic.

Classic Work Shirts

Rely on classic work shirts from our men's shirt collection to pair with chinos, slacks, suits, and denim. Choose shirts in lightweight linen for peak summer heat, or play with print and color to infuse some personality into your workwear rotation.

Knits and Polos

For a casual-meets-dressy staple, turn your attention to our elevated knits and polos. With a structured collar and a soft, breathable fit and feel, this piece adds low-key luxury to all your pants, denim, shorts, and slacks.

Jackets and Sport Coats

Jackets and sport coats lend inimitable polish to practically everything. Add a linen blazer to a crisp white button-down and denim, or pair a sport coat with a subtle print to a tee and jeans for a look you can take out after a day at the office.

Office-Ready Pants

Tailored, comfortable, and as invaluable as your morning latté, office-ready pants are the foundation for all your professional workwear looks. Our collection of men's pants runs the gamut from impeccably tailored dress slacks to straight and modern five-pocket pants that are the epitome of business casual workwear.

Accessories and Footwear

From the polish of a thoughtfully selected necktie to stylish loafers that offer laid-back comfort and timelessness, no workwear collection is complete without the proper men's accessories and footwear. These details can effectively push your look in specific directions, too. In summer, consider accessories that reflect the season, like a canvas belt in a pop of color to complement your chinos and button-down.

Styling Tips and Tricks

Once you've built a collection of enduring workwear staples, look to tried-and-true combinations and outfitting formulas to make dressing in the morning a confident and fresh experience. Leverage layers like refined cardigans and sharp blazers to elevate more casual tops and dresses. And, whatever you choose, don't undervalue your shoes and accessories to cement your style. Dressing is often considered a reflection of your personality. Demonstrating a thoughtful approach to your attire can enhance your professional success.

Whatever your setting or style aspirations may be, a wardrobe of versatile and high quality staples is essential. Explore the collections for men and women at J.McLaughlin and build your best wardrobe to take on all your workwear needs.