Comfortably Chic

In my first year working in the corporate world, I have made it my mission to master my wardrobe. This meant parting ways with the bulk of my college go-to’s to evolve my closet into a more sophisticated, simple, yet versatile collection. I must confess, despite being a fashion lover, I still prefer to slide into my coziest pieces- I will probably die in a sweatsuit (if I am lucky enough). As I have adapted my wardrobe to my more timeless, elevated aesthetic, I have found a new mission: how can I dress beautifully while remaining comfortable. I do not mind stuffing myself into a stiff pair of jeans, REAL bra, and big girl shoes for a night out or when the occasion calls for it. Work, however, is not one of those occasions. 

Comfort is paramount when I am dressing for work; with that being said, I am the type of person who needs to feel cute in what I am wearing. My dress code at work calls for business casual attire; I could really do the bare bones and squeak by, but I would feel distracted and not my best self sporting an outfit that isn’t up to my standards. 

Here enlies my greatest mission: how to dress incredibly chic while maintaining the utmost comfort. Let me jump ahead here and tell you that it is indeed possible. Here, I will share the pieces that have allowed me to hack the system, and how to style them. I truly find that I receive more compliments when I am sporting one of these pieces than my non-cozy outfits! Check out my insta to see how I have styled these pieces in the office, and please please please drop any recommendations in my submissions box!

Starting off strong with these Vince satin pants

• Stretchy waistband

• Loose fit but still appear tailored

• Look very chic and, dare I say, fancy...!

• Comfy AF and easy to style

Moving onto the infamous Sweans/Jweats by Rag & Bone

• People truly do not know that these are not denim

• Stretchy waist and loose fit (even the button & pockets are fake LOL)

• Fall perfectly mid-waist (not low and not too high)

• Still stylish as ever and go with every outfit

• Bonus for being warmer than most "work pants" in the chilly seasons

Onto the drawstring wide-leg work pant by Gap

• You can get any size and this drawstring will give you the ability to have a perfectly fitting waistline (I sized up and they still fit beautifully thanks to the handy drawstring)

• No weird bulge of material in your lower belly

  • Sometimes I find these oversized pants are unflattering AF because the extra material in your tummy area balloons out- especially with a drawstring waist band- not these guys!

• Look sophisticated and put together- perfect work pants!

• Easy to style with either tight or loose/oversized tops

• Sometimes, on cold days, I will fit another pair of pants underneath for extreme comfort!

Another FIRE knit-fit from Gap

• This is one I pull out on particularly lazy days

• For many of you this would be pushing the dress-code boundaries, but I have gotten away with this in my "business casual" office

• Beyond comfortable and incredibly cute with the cable-knit detailing

• I would recommend dressing this up with a cute pair of shoes, some strong jewelry, a fancy chain-strapped bag, and a nice trench (as pictured here!)

We've taken a turn to cozy-land with these Aritzia lounge pants 

• Another pair of knit pants that are ridiculously comfortable and fit so nicely on the legs

• Your legs feel so free and breathable

• Easy to style and can be dressed up to be more office appropriate

• I typically style these guys with a black sweater, leather sneaks, and a leather jacket