The Hunt: The Best Bodysuits for Work Outfits
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Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
One of the big trends of the past two years or so has been the rise of work-appropriate bodysuits, so we thought we'd round up the best bodysuits for work outfits!
For my $.02, if you're a fan of bodysuits, there are a ton of great ways to wear them to work. They can be a really easy, sleek, polished look, especially when paired with wide trousers, flared skirts, and more.
{related: how to keep shirts neatly tucked}
When Can You Wear Bodysuits with Work Outfits?
A few caveats about wearing bodysuits with work outfits (i.e., stuff no one else will tell you to consider):
- Crazy cleavage is never appropriate for work — some of the more plungey looks may require a camisole or demi-camisole.
- Beware of your underwear — If your lacy bra is showing through, you may want to choose a T-shirt bra instead. Similarly, if avoiding VPL is important to you, definitely test out bodysuits before you wear them with work outfits.
- Yes, please wear your regular thongs/panties/undies with them — if you go commando I suspect most garments will not last as long.
For everyone saying, are you KIDDING, there is no way I'm wearing a bodysuit to work, I’ve shared my theory before: Denim styles affect workwear styles because you end up buying new tops for new denim shapes, and in turn you end up wanting to wear those newer tops to work.
As looser, more voluminous bottoms come more and more into fashion, tighter tops like bodysuits are EVERYWHERE. (So are cropped tops, but here's why you probably shouldn't wear a crop top to work.)
Readers, what are your thoughts on bodysuits? What do you think are the best bodysuits for work outfits?
Our Latest Favorite Classic Bodysuits for Work Outfits
If you want a sleek, polished look, don't miss out on the classic bodysuits for work outfits. Some of our 2025 favorites include Everlane, MangoPop, Paige, Commando, SKIMS, and Wolford — also check out new brand JD June. You can also try these unusual suspenders to keep shirts tucked neatly!
Sad trombone for the brand Tuxe, which apparently went out of business.
The Best Bodysuits for Work in 2024
Some of our favorite bodysuits for work outfits include these options…
The Best Work-Appropriate T-Shirt Bodysuit: Everlane
The Everlane bodysuit pictured above is a nice, basic crew neck for $35 — compare that to fancier versions from Wolford for $110-$220.
More spots to look for basic bodysuit T-shirts, and long-sleeved tops for layering with office looks: SKIMS, Madewell, Naked Wardrobe, Gap, Free People, Commando, Express, White House Black Market, and Yummie.
Hunting for simple bodysuits in plus sizes? Check Girlfriend Collective (up to 6X), Good American (5X), SKIMS, and Madewell, and Venus
The Best Square-Necked Bodysuit: Soma
I'm excited to see so many square-neck dressy work t-shirts right now — in my opinion a square neck is hard to find and looks especially sleek as a layering option under suits and more.
I like this square-necked bodysuit from Soma, but Amazon seller MangoPop also has one that looks great, as does Everlane.
The Best Blousy Bodysuit for Work: Favorite Daughter
Favorite Daughter has a number of silky tops that look like blouses but are actually bodysuits — and they're really highly rated. I particularly like the larger cuffs. The pictured “Take Me Seriously” bodysuit is $198.
Looking for budget-friendly options to try the trend? Try Express, Alfani, Eloquii, Donna Karan, Amazon, and Gap.
The Best Crisp, Collared Blouse Bodysuit for Work: Commando
WHOA. Collared blouse bodysuits are back, ladies.
These were all the rage a thousand years ago (Victoria's Secret made them!) and then they disappeared for a while.
Some great options in 2024 include Commando and Spanx, but Zappos has a good amount. The exact one we've pictured is $228, at Nordstrom.
(This bodysuit at Amazon has the look of a popover blouse, if you're on the hunt, and Venus has a ton of really affordable options — and they come in plus sizes! Wolford, Paige, Good American, and Free People has also made them in the past, as have Alfani and Eloquii.)
Another option if you only want a collar peeking out beneath a sweater: go for a fake collar, aka a dickie.
Hunting for great fake collars for layered work outfits? As of Jan. 2024, Amazon has a zillion options for fake shirt collars as well as faux turtlenecks; also check out Etsy seller Putney Home Design as well as others. On the fancy side of things, it's hard to beat Lele Sadoughi's faux collars. (Amazon also has a number of twofer sweaters, with that layered look built in!)
(Of course, if you're looking for a dickey to layer with a blazer, Veronica Beard makes the blazers and the dickeys — Quince also has zippered inserts for blazers.
The Best Turtleneck Bodysuit for Work Outfits: Madewell
Is there anything more classic than a sleek turtleneck? These are a nice variation on the more basic T-shirt styles that look great at work, particularly with some of the wider trousers that are coming back in.
You can find them at Madewell (the pictured one is a bestseller, XXS-3X) as well as from Everlane, Commando, Spanx, and Yummie and Wolford. (This Wolford one in particular is a bestseller.)
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