Grey polo, black pleated trousers & beige shoes
€324*For mild days, about 12–20°C · Work · 4 pieces from €66*
Women's business casual outfits
Business casual for women: tailored trousers, a midi skirt or dark jeans where allowed, a blouse, knit or shirt, a blazer or cardigan, and loafers, flats or low heels. 508 complete looks, each with why it works.
By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · What business casual means, and what to wear
Office-ready
Grey jumper, trousers & shoes
€216*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €16*
Beige jumper, grey trousers & shoes
€286*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 3 pieces from €79*
Blouse, trousers & grey shoes
€300*For warm days, about 20–30°C · Work · 3 pieces from €65*
Burgundy shirt, beige trousers & brown shoes
€340*For warm days, about 20–30°C · Work · 3 pieces from €79*
Beige jumper, trousers & black shoes
€225*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €16*
Under €300 · 88 looks
Skirts and dresses
What business casual means, and what to wear
What does business casual mean?
It's the dress code between a suit and weekend clothes: tailored trousers or chinos, a shirt, a polo or a fine knit, a blazer when the day calls for it, and leather shoes. No tie or full suit, but no hoodies, athletic wear or beat-up trainers either. Offices differ, so look at what your manager wears on a normal day and match that.
Can I wear jeans in a business casual office?
Many offices allow dark jeans, especially on Fridays. Keep them dark, clean and straight, and wear them with something smart, like a blazer, a crisp shirt or a fine knit, and leather shoes. Light washes, rips and baggy cuts read as weekend. On a day with a client meeting or a presentation, choose trousers instead, whatever the dress code allows.
How does business casual change in winter?
Swap fabrics rather than formality: wool or flannel trousers instead of cotton, a merino or cashmere jumper over a shirt, a wool coat over everything, and leather boots instead of loafers on wet days. Roll necks are business casual too, alone or under a blazer.
What is business casual for women?
Tailored trousers, a midi skirt or a knee-length dress; a blouse, a fine knit or a shirt; a blazer or a cardigan; and loafers, flats, low heels or sleek ankle boots. Keep hems around the knee or below, and choose fabrics that hold their shape through the day.
How do I build a business casual wardrobe?
Start with neutrals that all go together: two pairs of trousers (navy or charcoal, and a lighter one like stone or camel), three or four tops, one blazer and one pair of leather shoes or boots. Add colour through a knit or a shirt. Ten pieces like that make two weeks of outfits without repeating one.
Questions people ask
Are trainers business casual?
In many offices, clean minimal leather trainers are accepted with chinos and a knit. Running shoes and chunky trainers aren't. If you're unsure, wear loafers or boots.
Is a polo business casual?
Yes, a plain knit or piqué polo with chinos or trousers is business casual, especially in summer or a relaxed office.
Are leggings business casual?
Usually not on their own. Ponte trousers, which look like trousers but feel like leggings, are a good alternative.
What should I wear on my first day in a business casual office?
Lean slightly formal: tailored trousers, a crisp shirt or blouse, a blazer and leather shoes. You can dress down once you've seen what everyone wears.
All looks
508 looks
Filter by brand in searchOrange roll neck, cream trousers & brown boots
€199*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 3 pieces from €50*
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Brown jumper, grey trousers & beige shoes
€264*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 3 pieces from €80*
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Cream jumper, grey trousers & green shoes
€258*For warm days, about 20–30°C · Work · 3 pieces from €79*
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Striped blouse, trousers & khaki shoes
€305*For warm days, about 20–30°C · Work · 3 pieces from €75*
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Red jumper, cream trousers & black flats
€243*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 3 pieces from €73*
Shirt, brown trousers & shoes
€240*For mild days, about 12–20°C · Smart casual · 3 pieces from €70*
Navy cardigan, taupe maxi dress & beige shoes
€538*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 3 pieces from €80*
Taupe dress & navy loafers
€478*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 2 pieces from €219*
Beige cardigan, black maxi dress & purple boots
€557*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 3 pieces from €99*
Beige roll neck, black wide-leg trousers & navy loafers
€717*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 3 pieces from €159*
Black cardigan, taupe dress & blue shoes
€460*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 3 pieces from €80*
Blue jumper, navy trousers & beige loafers
€460*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €90*
Jacket, dress & brown loafers
€635*For mild days, about 12–20°C · Smart casual · 3 pieces from €200*
White cardigan, red jumper & grey trousers
€867*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €90*
Black jacket, camel top & black corduroy trousers
€556*For mild days, about 12–20°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €47*
Denim jacket, jumper & pleated trousers
€659*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €150*
Tan leather jacket, navy knit polo & grey trousers
€829*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from €90*
How these women's business casual outfits come together
Counted from 35 of these looks.
The pieces that come up most
- On top
- Knitwear or shirts
- Bottoms
- Trousers or trousers
- Layers
- Jackets or cardigans
- Shoes
- Loafers & lace-ups or flats & mules
Colours that work
Cream, black, grey and brown come up most often across these looks, so they make an easy base to build on.
What a complete look costs
Most whole outfits here cost between €240 and €583; the typical one is €340. Swap any piece to change the total.
Brands in these looks
Most pieces come from Paez, Gobi Cashmere, Shoepassion, The Couture Club and Thinking MU. Each look checks out on the stores' own sites, one store at a time.