I feel like this part of my wardrobe is quite lacking, so I tried to throw together some outfits with my existing wardrobe to see how much improvement it needs. I’d love your help evaluating it all! So far our return to office is hypothetical, so I’m not in any rush to create a new wardrobe, just wanted to start thinking about it. I’m specifically thinking about summer here, because for cooler months I can just wear sweaters and not have to think about it.
Background: I’m in my 30s, US midwest, my new work dress code is business casual including jeans. At my old job I could wear whatever, there were a few occasions that I had to dress business casual but it was 2-3 consecutive days at most.
My main goals are to look unremarkably presentable while feeling good in my clothes. I’m a tech drone with no aspirations so I don’t have to be amazingly put together or anything. I want to fit in – so not overdressing (which is such a confusing line for me – I can do very casual and I can do very strict business casual but idk an appropriate in between). I love wearing all black but I don’t want to be known for that in this job (like I was in my last lol).
A few notes about fit/style: I’m really into androgynous/menswear/oversized fits. I prefer to keep my chest and arms fairly covered (a loose short sleeve would be ok). I don’t wear dresses/skirts to work. I have a long torso and short legs – unfortunately I can’t wear high waisted pants, I’ve tried and they’re physically painful. Also skinny pants are supremely awkward on me.
Ok, that was way longer than I intended, sorry!
Here’s the album without any comments, if you want to form your own impressions. I tried to create full outfits rather than just photograph each thing in its own, because I think it’s an easier to get a sense of the proportions of everything.
Here’s the album with my commentary added
If you got this far, I’d love to know any/all suggestions on what I should definitely keep, what I should get rid of, and anything you think I’m missing or would be a good versatile piece to have! Also if you want to discuss your own summer style/workhorse items, please feel free – I’d love to know what you all are wearing as well!
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