Heading back to the office soon? Here’s how to make 16 workwear outfits from 10 basics you already own.

Workwear

May 26

Each week of the pandemic is a transition.

Right now, some businesses remain closed, while many others are steadily opening up and adapting how they serve customers.

Last week, I began seeing clients in person again as well. This process is a delicate one and, like many other business, I’m taking precautions such as wearing a mask, using hand sanitizer, and frequently washing my hands to keep both my clients and myself safe.

For those of you who have to start getting back out there, I want to get you prepped.

I’ve styled 16 outfits from 10 workwear basics to help you get back into the groove of office life and show you just how simple styling can be.

I’m using 10 pieces from my own closet, but since no two are alike, I’m giving you a list of what I used, then offering you substitutions you can make to adjust the exercise to your closet and style.

Enjoy! Explore! And after you’re done, I would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment below and share which outfit you’re most excited to wear to work and beyond.

Lots of love and joy!

Raquel

THE 10 PIECES

BLACK PANTS

You can substitute:

black jeans
black pencil skirt
black midi skirt
black fit ‘n’ skirt

BLUE JEANS

You can substitute:

blue denim skirt
navy trousers

BLACK SHELL

You can substitute:

black tee
black turtleneck

WHITE & NAVY BUTTON DOWN

You can substitute:

a solid light-colored button down; color options include white, cream, blush, champagne, taupe
a patterned button down using with a neutral color combination; neutral colors include navy, black, tan, cream, grey, blush

CHAMBRAY/DENIM SHIRT

You can substitute:

blue button down

WHITE TEE

You can substitute:

cream tee or shell
blush tee or shell
ivory tee or shell

BLACK BLAZER

You can substitute:

black cardigan
black shirt jacket
black duster
black kimono-style jacket
black bomber

SOLID SHEATH DRESS

You can substitute:

solid-colored, a-line dress
top & pant in the same exact color
top & skirt in the same exact color
solid-colored jumpsuit

WHITE PUMPS

You can substitute:

nude pumps, fashion sneakers, flats, or booties
white booties, fashion sneakers, or flats
blush booties, fashion sneakers, flats, or pumps

BLACK OXFORDS

You can substitute:

black pumps
black flats
black booties
black fashion sneakers

AND REMEMBER…

No outfit is complete without accessories, so you’ll want to finish these looks with some of your favorite jewelry. For my outfits, I’m wearing medium-sized gold hoops and two of my favorite gold necklaces, layered. You can accessorize in a similar way, intensify the look with statement earrings, or tone it down with diamond studs. Either way, you’re going to look fabulous!