Corporate Outfit Ideas For Post-Grads!

Gen-Z loves their clothes. We love our trends and wearing stylish things, but how can you transfer that to a corporate dress code? Is it possible to dress cutely when you have to wear business casual clothes? Yes! It is! And you don’t have to break the dress code to do it, either. So, just in time for graduation season, here are some corporate outfit ideas for you to incorporate for your new post-grad job!

Wide Leg Pants and Simple Top

If you’re anything like me, you love baggy pants, but baggy pants may not slide into every office. Instead, look at wide-leg pants to give yourself a similar fi while remaining professional. Pair it with a cute, dainty shoe or boot and a simple top like a plain t-shirt, polo, or button-down. Elevate this outfit with jewelry, belts, and pops of color!

Long Skirt and Button-Down Top

A favorite school outfit of mine was always a maxi skirt and baggy shirt or tiny tank top. It was always comfortable and stylish no matter what, but how do you incorporate that into the workplace? You don’t need to buy a pencil skirt; simply find solid-colored skirts and pair them with a more fitted short-sleeved button-down top. On colder days, you can pair this with a jacket and wear boots or small heels with it as well. 

Cute Dresses and Sweaters

I love a cute dress — not a body-con strapless one, but one with cute staple patterns like plaid or stripes. They're on the shorter side but not short enough to cause any issues with HR. Once it gets colder, it could be paired with tights and even a sweater or cardigan. It's easily paired with comfortable shoes or loafers and flats. Incorporate fun socks for a splash of color and personality.

Jeans and Cardigan

Some offices, not all, allow employees to wear jeans! If this is the case for you, take advantage of that! Wear your favorite (non-ripped) jeans with a plain T-shirt and cardigan or coat. These outfits are timeless and cute; you can wear them to lunch or a casual dinner with your friends after hours! Loafers and dress shoes make these outfits appear more professional.

Statement Top and Cute Trowsers

If you love statement pieces, this is for you, but you must learn to incorporate them into your work. Find a work-appropriate and professional top that looks unlike your other work tops. If you don’t know how to find these, next time you look for more work clothes, find something similar with more character instead of buying another plain button-up shirt. This could be a unique pattern or a different design, such as strings tied to the piece instead of buttons. Pair this with a pair of bootcut trousers that fit you nicely and are pinstriped or a unique, flattering color to make a standout outfit for work!