There are some days I wish I could wear a t-shirt and a pair of old comfy jeans to work. Though there are plenty of places these days that are laid back enough to rock that outfit, it just wouldn’t be appropriate in my rather conservative office. However, since I love to push the dress code boundaries, you know I’m going to find a way.
A popular outfit is to toss a t-shirt under a blazer. However, I think that tucking something into anything high-waisted looks super classy. This is the key to pulling off a t-shirt at work. There is less of the t-shirt showing and a high waist gives an outfit a lot of structure, elevating a casual piece to something that’s more office appropriate.
I wore a simple, cotton crew neck t-shirt and paired it with trousers that sported all the chic details – high waist, wide leg, tie belt, and a front crease. The sewn-in crease is an especially convenient detail because it’s easier to iron but also adds a little tradition and sophistication. The neutral color palette keeps the outfit elegant and also transitions well from summer to fall. To top it off, a statement necklace dresses up any outfit and adds that special little flair. And, I do love little flair.
Top: Target
Bottoms: COS Similar here, here and here.
Shoes: Joe’s Jeans. Similar here.
Necklace: J Crew, old. Love this.
Macarena Ferreira says
I love this outfit! Those pants are amazing.
xo // http://www.thematerialgirl.co
Paige says
I love this look on you! Wearing a t-shirt to work is one of my favorite hacks for comfortable work attire. The Target t-shirts might be my favorite!
Jiawun | Beauty Nerd By Night says
YESSS, I LOVE comfy clothes! Wearing a t-shirt to work sounds like my thing hahaha. This is such a gorgeous look!
Sydney Power says
I really love how you dressed up. Your entire out looks so gorgeous yet so simple.
Amanda says
Great office look, I love how statement necklaces jazz up a simple tee!
Aishwarya Shenolikar says
This is really amazing & I must say, you’re a genious! I’ll try this now, because I really cannot survive without the comfort of t-shirts on some days! 🙂
Nicole Flint says
You look great!! I have been wearing t-shirts to work more often.
Jordyn Sifferman says
I love the way you dressed up your tee, definitely super classy.
Tori says
I love these pants! Totally looking forward to wearing tshirts to work!
Tori
Chelsea Godfrey says
You look so GLAM in your tee and wide leg pants! The colors in this outfit are amazing! I am always throwing a blazer over my graphic tees for the office,
Grace says
So perfect!!
The Southern Thing says
Such a chic outfit and great way to dress up a t-shirt!
Anna says
I love wearing t-shirts to work! This is such a cute way to rock it – seriously loving those pants!
Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial says
Love the outfit and those shoes are so cute!
Allison says
Obsessed with how you styled this! I clearly need to wear more Tshirts to work!
Prerana says
Hahaha.. You should! I’m wearing one right now (under a blazer this time) 😊
Maegan Clark says
Yes! I love these types of outfits! I work in a professional yet casual place so this would be perfect for me.
Prerana says
Exactly! There are so many variants these days, so I like to mix things up!
Samantha | The Life You Love Blog says
This is a super cute, casual professional outfit! Perfect way to match a t-shirt with professional pants.
trecee hutchinson says
I wear shirts with my pants and a blazer to work all the time! I think the cut and color of the shirt makes all the difference. I love your outfit!
Prerana says
It’s really just a simple cotton tee – but I went for something neutral and a crew neck, so it’s not the most obvious looking t-shirt.
Emily says
Love this idea- I have similar pants and I’ll definitely try pairing them with plain t-shirts for work!
-Emily
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Prerana says
Let me know how it works out!
Tilley Hanson says
This look is so chic and you are stunning!
Prerana says
Thank you!