13 Casual Work Outfits That Make Dressing for the Office Totally Effortless

Let's be real. There's nothing worse than staring at a wardrobe full of clothes and feeling like you have nothing to wear. Choosing an outfit for work can be stressful, no matter your work environment. But whether you're office-based or work form home, you can rest assured that your outfit woes will soon subside thanks to our easy to copy outfit ideas, which will become fast saviours for those of you who are left to come up with your own work uniform. Whether it's a knit layered over a slip dress that you can take off after-hours, a shirt and wide-leg trousers duo you can wear all year round or a waistcoat suit, we're found the casual outfits that'll make getting dressed easier. 

Keep scrolling, as we've rounded up 13 casual work outfits that will ensure you look and feel your best on the job. Plus, we've shopped out each look just in case your work wardrobe needs a little refresh.

1. White Shirt + Denim Skirt 

Style Notes: It doesn't get much easier than jeans and a classic white shirt, but with denim midi skirts on the rise this season, the swap is just as effortless to put together but will earn many more style points.

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2. Blazer + Wide-Leg Trousers

Style Notes: When we need to look polished in a pinch, we fall back on a version of this timeless combination of a boxy blazer, wide-leg trousers and leather accessories.

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3. Tweed Jacket + Jeans

Style Notes: A Chanel-inspired wool jacket takes roomy denim from casual to polished in seconds.

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4. Striped Shirt + Mini Skirt

Style Notes: Miu Miu was on to something when it paired loafers with mini skirts and button-downs. Try a version of the work-friendly runway look the next time you head into the office.

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5. White T-Shirt + Black Trousers

Style Notes: Sometimes, all you need are well-proportioned basics and strong accessories. A crisp and slightly boxy-fit white T-shirt tucked into black trousers is a simple combo that will never fail.

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6. Jumper + Pleated Midi Skirt

Style Notes: The easiest outfits to put together are ones that center around a single standout piece. In this case, it's a pleated midi skirt, which is made office-ready with flat boots and a simple sweater.

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7. Long-Sleeved Midi Dress + Loafers

Style Notes: Midi dresses are the epitome of throw-on-and-go pieces. Opt for one in a vibrant colour and no one will ever suspect you spent mere seconds getting dressed.

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8. Silk Shirt + High-Waisted Trousers

Style Notes: Trousers and a silky shirt should be key staples in any work wardrobe. Wear your shirt open as a light layer over a tank top to give it a whole new feel.

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9. White Shirt + Camel Trousers 

Style Notes: Kendall Jenner really did something when she stepped out in a similar outfit from The Row. Fashion people have been re-creating the easy, polished ensemble ever since.

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10. Waistcoat + Matching Trousers

Style Notes: Look to matching sets whenever you've ran out of outfit ideas. Waistcoats and coordinating trousers is a look to wear all year round. 

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11. Blazer + Jeans 

Style Notes: For a look that's equal parts polished, relaxed, classic, and trendy, marry a boxy blazer with slouchy jeans and flats.

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12. Slip Dress + Jumper

Style Notes: J.Crew's head designer, Olympia Gayot, has all the easy office outfits you could ever need. We're jotting down this slip dress with double knit idea. 

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13. Knit Vest + Jeans 

Try a sweater-vest with your jeans as a stylish top alternative that's delightfully office approved.

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear US. 

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