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One of the biggest changes in the last few years is that everyone's standard for what is “comfortable” has changed significantly — even in extremely conservative offices there's a desire to wear comfy work outfits that are stylish as well as polished. So we're rounding up the most comfortable office clothes for women!
Readers, what do you think are the most comfortable office clothes for women? Which comfy work outfits do you have on repeat?
The Most Comfortable Office Clothes for Women
Stylish Pull-On Pants
One of the first places to start if you want to be more comfortable is your clothing choices on your lower half. A lot of people will immediately say no to pantyhose — and even to tights — so until the weather gets warmer you're probably looking at pants alone.
These are some of our favorite options that are pull-on options — they feel like athleisure but look like workwear. Yes please.
There are a bunch of great pull-on pants for the office in 2024. Some of our longstanding favorites include those from Athleta*, Everlane, Eileen Fisher*, Betabrand*, and Uniqlo. If you're looking for something a bit more polished but still ultra comfy, check out Nic & Zoe* or NYDJ*. (Brands with plus sizes are marked with asterisks.)
Some particular styles we love are below:
Cozy but Polished: Sweater Jackets for the Office
A third piece is always an easy way to add polish and a dash of authority. Blazers are easy, but sweater jackets are a close second — they're stylish and trendy right now, and there are a ton of cozy options to choose from. Some of our favorites are below:
No-Fuss, Easy Care Popover Blouses for Work
Another great swap for comfort: the silky blouse or crisp button-front for a machine washable popover. They've got the comfort of a T-shirt but with just a dash more sophistication.
These are some of the reader favorites:
Fancy(ish) T-shirts for Work
There's nothing wrong with a layering T-shirt — and we'll add some of our favorites. (They're due for an update!) But if you look hard enough you can find slightly more stylish options than a simple layering tee — either a tee with a slightly architectural element such as a cowl neck or a twisted detail, or a T-shirt in a beautiful print.
Some of our latest favorite fancier tees include these options:
As of 2024, some of our favorite dressy tops for work outfits include the ones pictured below from M.M.LaFleur, Amour Vert, Modern Citizen, and Boden, as well as Saint & Sofia and possibly this one from Spanx. In general, keep an eye out for brands like Boden, CeCe, The Fold, and Tuckernuck, as well as the smaller workwear designers like the brands pictured above. Some great fancier sleeveless tops include options from Loveappella, this wrap top, and this high-necked option from Amazon. (All of the tops come in both white and black, as well.)
Looking for T-shirts with fun but professional prints for 2024? Some classic brands to check include Ted Baker, Boden, and The Kit. These may be on the more casual side, but also look at Lilly Pulitzer, Sanctuary, Caslon, and Tommy Bahama.
Layering Tees for Work Outfits
In formal offices, you can't take just any T-shirt and wear it to work — you have to look for something with a touch more elegance. We're big fans of ballet sleeves and interesting necklines. (Note also how these don't have pockets on the chest and are generally a bit more fitted.) These make great layering pieces under sweaters, blazers, and more.
Here is our most recent roundup of favorites, but it's due for an update…
Looking for the best work-appropriate T-shirts? As of 2024, some of our favorite dressy T-shirts for work are from Amazon Essentials, Theory, Everlane, J.Crew, Banana Republic, Nic + Zoe, and Vince — also check our posts on opaque white tees and the best plus-size tees for work!
Comfortable Flats for Work
If you're interested in comfort, you're probably packing away the 4″ stilettos. Sneakers for the office are much more acceptable than they've ever been, and there are a ton of flats and loafers that are constructed like sneakers (many of them washable!).
Still, if you've got a big meeting or the like, you're probably going to want more traditional shoes… these are some of the Hall of Famers for comfortable flats for work:
Some of our favorite comfortable flats for work as of 2024 include M.M.LaFleur, AGL, and French Sole. On the more affordable side, check out Rothy's, Sam Edelman, and Rockport. We've also rounded up the best loafers for work, and our favorite sneakers for work outfits!
Readers, how about you — what do you think are the most comfortable office clothes you've found? Which work outfits do you have on repeat because they're crazy comfortable?
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