No frumpy office wear!

Written by: Julia Benito

It’s 2025, and the corporate dress code has never been more flexible. With hybrid work now the norm and office culture evolving, figuring out what to wear to work can feel more confusing than ever. Are you leaning towards business casual, or does your office still expect business formal? Either way, there’s no reason your professional wardrobe can’t be both stylish and functional.

If you’re looking to refresh your closet with modern, work-appropriate staples—whether for the office, conferences, or interviews—you’re in the right place. Here’s a roundup of must-have pieces for a polished yet contemporary business wardrobe.

Oversized Button-Ups

Gone are the days of skin-tight shirts and pants. As one of the biggest style trends of the year (and possibly the next), loose clothing, be it in wide-leg pants or oversized shirts, are everywhere, even in offices.

If you’re looking for something comfortable and tastefully oversized, COS has a lot of good officewear picks. From loose, breathable shirt dresses to oversized button-ups you can match with jeans, trousers, slacks, or even skirts, there’s plenty for you to love. Plus, as COS is committed to long-lasting, sustainable clothing, you’re sure to enjoy these workwear basics for a long time.

Sweater Vests

With preppy style coming back in full swing, sweater vests — worn solo or atop white button-ups — are having their time in the spotlight once more. As offices open up once more (a.k.a cold air conditioning), I think it’s the perfect opportunity to bust out a sweater vest and get layering.

Forever 21 has a plethora of sweater vest options that are cute both alone or layered, though I will admit to being partial to the layered style. Pair it with trousers, a tennis skirt, a pencil skirt, jeans, or simply with a long oversized shirt dress for a youthful yet classy take on this throwback fave. Cher Horowitz, much?

Colorful Blazers

Black blazers are all well and good. We all have them. We all use them. They’re essential and easy to pair. However, as much as I love them, we’ve been seeing more and more corporate outfits featuring louder colors — which we at ZALORA live for.

With the workforce getting younger, blazers these days come in many more designs, from popping hues to cropped cuts to relaxed fits. Love, Ara has the perfect selection for young professionals looking to experiment with this business attire staple.

Wide-Leg Trousers

I’m sorry, skinny pants. It’s just not working anymore. My pants are wide-legged now. Infinitely more comfortable and very flattering on all body types, these loose babies are what’s in vogue. It’s simply a fact.

If you’re looking to experiment with some colors or patterns, I highly recommend checking out Monki. Dedicated to enabling young women to express themselves to the fullest, this brand has a lot of interesting pieces you might like, as well as some good ol’ fashioned neutrals for all preferences.

Corsets & Bustiers

Another old trend coming back is the corset — modernized, of course. Don’t worry; these corsets aren’t the soul-sucking garments of the olden days. While you may be skeptical about how well they wear in the corporate world, I’m here to tell you that it works. And if it doesn’t, well, maybe just throw a blazer on top of it.

There’s no shortage of easy-to-pair bustiers and faux corsets if you browse Trendyol. Find sexier pieces with tasteful slits and cropped cuts, or explore louder designs with frills and tassels. Easily matched with high-waisted trousers, these corset tops are great modern additions to your business wardrobe. Très chic.

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