Hey guys!   After recently posting my Amazon Summer Capsule Wardrobe, many of you asked if I could recommend some workwear appropriate items to throw in the mix.   So today I’m sharing a summer capsule wardrobe for work.

Summer Work Capsule Wardrobe 2022

As with any capsule wardrobe, I tried to whittle the pieces down to my favorite essentials.   Before I went into blogging full-time, I worked 2 ten hour shifts a week in a cardiology office.    As a nurse practitioner, I had to look professional, but those weren’t the types of clothes I wore in my mom life the other 5 days of the week.

Where to Start

When starting a capsule wardrobe for work I had to think what of the item I re-wore the most in the office?  For me it was a simple pair of work appropriate pants. Is the term slacks still current? That’s what my mom calls what I term “work pants”. I would recommend finding a pair of pants you love and wearing them as much as possible. Anyone worrying that you wear the same pants on repeat has too much time on their hands if you ask me.

Work Appropriate Dresses

A flattering dress is also something you can restyle for the office several different ways. What I love about a dress is that it’s one and done! No coordinating a top into the mix.

Below you will find some office appropriate dresses that would be good for summer. The white shift dress below also come in black. Black is the safest office “color” because it’s year round and easy to accessorize, but I prefer lighter colors for summer. While you almost never see me in black these days, I wore it regularly when I had an office job.

Office Appropriate Pants

Regarding pants, the options below are all size-inclusive and available in regular, petite and long size options. I personally prefer a slimmer fitting trouser with an ankle fit for the office. I think this style looks great with both flats and heels, and pairs well with most tops. While I like a wide leg trouser, I think they look best worn with heels, and I wasn’t always up for being on my feet all day in heels. I also think wide leg pants look good with a more fitted top and since my office got catering almost everyday I tended to wear more billowy blouses to conceal my after lunch food baby.

Lastly, as more offices are becoming more casual with their dress code, I love a good pair of flare jeans. They look awesome styled with a pair of heels.

Office Appropriate Shoes

I asked my Facebook crew if they were allowed to wear sandals at work and the majority of gals said “no”.  My office required closed toe shoes, and I would repeat the same 2 or so pairs each season. At home I wear sandals or sneakers in the summer so I stuck to the basics in the office.

Layer Up!

Is your office cold? Mine always fluctuated so much. Depending on where you live, layering pieces such as blazers and cardigans are essential.  I added a cute neutral blazer as well as this cropped v-neck cardigan in the mix if where you live is still cold in the mornings.

Top It Off

While you want a few basic tops, this is definitely are place where you can easily swap in some trendier pieces as well. The classic button down shirt is definitely a workwear staple.

The Perfect Work Totes

A big and spacious work bag is essential to an office capsule wardrobe. You can’t go wrong with either a classic black and brown tote, but having one in each color will give you ease of mind that you will always have a bag that goes nicely with your outfit.

If you guys like seeing workwear ideas please let me know and I can accommodate more often!!

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