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15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play

The 'new' business casual.
15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
happy business woman
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 26, 2020
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When you have plans after work, it can be a pain trying to figure out an outfit that’s appropriate for the office and cute enough to wear to happy hour. We’re going to help make getting dressed for your 9-5 (and after-work drinks!) a breeze with 15 stylish office-approved looks you can wear now or later.

01
ASOS CURVE Jumpsuit in Scuba with Cape Detail

From office hours to happy hour, a jumpsuit like this ASOS one is a great pick. $68, asos.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
02
Saks Fifth Avenue Cinq à Sept Garnet Off-The-Shoulder

Contemporary brand Cinq à Sept was actually inspired by the hours between 5 and 7pm in French. Our day to night pick is their Garnet off-the-shoulder dress. $465, saksfifthavenue.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
03
AYR The Long Trench Dress

We love this trench dress to wear by itself, or over a top and pants for work or play. $385, nordstrom.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
04
Banana Republic Peplum Flounce Dress

This magenta flounce dress is gorgeous enough to wear from the boardroom to the bar. $128, bananarepublic.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
05
New York & Company Eva Mendes Collection Estera Bell-Sleeve Dress

We love Eva Mendes’ collection at New York & Company, and we especially love this on-trend bell sleeve dress. $74.95, nyandcompany.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
06
Club Monaco Tilli Sweater Skirt

A lurex pleated skirt like this Club Monaco one is professional enough to wear during the day, and pretty enough to wear in the evening. $179.50, clubmonaco.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
07
Express Striped Mock Neck Sheath Dress

You can easily dress up or dress down this simple and chic striped sheath dress. $69.90, express.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
08
Genuine People Velvet V Neck Strap Midi Dress

Wear a turtleneck or button down under this velvet sleeveless midi dress to work, and feel free to wear alone after six o’clock. $89, genuine-people.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
09
Karen Millen Textured Knit Mini Dress

Throw a blazer over this striking blue pencil dress for the office, and wear alone for drinks after work. $199, karenmillen.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
10
H&M Imitation Leather Skirt

We love a faux leather skirt for a night out but you can also easily dress down for work. $39.99, hm.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
11
JcPenney Black Label by Evan-Picone Sleeveless Fit & Flare Dress

You can never go wrong with a LBD especially a fit and flare style. $49.99 (on sale), jcp.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
12
Mango Ruffled Cotton Shirt

A white shirt like this ruffled one is the perfect match for that badass leather skirt. $45.99, shop.mango.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
13
Zara V-Neck Choker Sweater

A choker sweater dress is our pick for staying on trend in the office and after work. $39.90, zara.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
14
Ted Baker ‘Wandee’ Color Block Fitted Dress

This gorgeous fitted Ted Baker dress is business in the front, and party in the back! $315, tedbaker.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
15
Kate Spade

A colorful silk dress like this Kate Spade one can be worn year round to the office, after work and more! $498, katespade.com

15 Office Approved Looks You Can Wear From Work To Play
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