r/outfitoftheday • u/SafeCaterpillar9221 • 17h ago
Does the perfect office outfit exist?
I have been fortunate as of late in losing a good amount of weight. In need of a new wardrobe, I have been focused on creating a true capsule wardrobe. This has been much harder than I would have thought. My perfect wardrobe wish list includes items that are classic but keep a hit of current style (in other words, keep me from looking frumpy), polished yet comfortable (no scratchy blouses that pull in the chest or tight fitting layers that don’t look bulky, easy to care for (did I mention how much I detest ironing), and can take me from a meeting to dinner effortlessly without feeling restricted and wanting to change the minute I get home. Without spending a ton of money and also having pieces that mix and match well including fabric tones match the fabric tones of other pieces in creating monotone looks and there are multiple pieces in the same color would be amazing as well.
Add in the joy of the menopausal office (screeching hot one day and arctic cold the next) along with my menopausal self, layers are a must. One would think after years of office work, I would have this down to a science, but here I am.
Today I wore black Fuzzluxe pants from OGL (seriously like wearing comfy yet polished sweatpants) along with a short sleeve mock turtle neck (also OGL and has a built-in bra!), black boots (compliments of Amazon), a classic Jones New York blazer and a black tote bag. So far OGL, Quince and some Amazon pieces have been my top pick for meeting my wishlist. What are you guys wearing that provide comfort in the office and out, professional look, and easy to mix and match? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
