When you wear a suit or tie to work all week, casual Friday can be a welcome day! Just because your office allows for casual Fridays, doesn’t mean that you have a license to pull out the sweat pants! If you want to still look professional and impress the boss, but go casual at the same time, consider these looks.
1. Graphic tees. Yes, graphic tees can be worn in the office. You’ll do best to pair the graphic tee with a nice pair of jeans in a dark wash and a sports jacket. This allows you to wear your jeans and your t-shirt, but the sports jacket makes the outfit appropriate for the office.
2. Collared shirt and jeans. Again, this is a great way to dress up a pair of jeans. Go for a collared shirt, but leave the tie at home. You can tuck your shirt into your jeans and leave the top button open to pull off this casual look.
3. Khaki pants. A great alternative to jeans is a khaki pant. You can wear these pants the same you would jeans, but you don’t have the denim look. Pair your khakis with a t-shirt or a collared shirt and you’ll be just fine.
4. Jeans. It’s a given that jeans will be a part of your casual Friday. Be careful when choosing jeans. You’ll want to keep the well-worn jeans at home and opt for a nice fitting jean in a dark wash for the office. Don’t wear jeans with a frayed hem or holes in the knees either.
Casual Fridays are a great perk for many offices. If you are one of the lucky people who has a casual Friday, be sure to keep it office appropriate. The outfit ideas here will serve you well for the office – plus, they’ll look great when you head out to the bar for happy hour.