3 Pieces I Wear to Get Away With Jeans and Tees at Work

I'll admit it: I'm lazy. The thought of coming up with inventive, stylish office outfits five days a week never fails to stress me out, so I usually revert to the universal fail-safe combo of jeans and a T-shirt. Naturally, this duo doesn't exactly scream boardroom, so I rely on a few key pieces to polish them up so I can get away with wearing basics to the office.

First up: a satin or silk blazer. While structured wool blazers are also a favorite of mine, I find that looser, flowier blazers are more comfortable for nine-hour days and still as grown-up and cool. My favorite way to wear them? By contrasting the nighttime vibe of satin with a fun band tee—preferably a Rolling Stones or Beatles version by my go-to brand, Madeworn. I'm also partial to a colorful cardigan and kitten heels to liven up jeans and T-shirts. Scroll down to see how I wear the staples to work, and shop my picks.

Satin or Silk Blazer

Yes, a plaid wool blazer is a classic, but I'm partial to flowier blazers in satin or silk because they make it feel like you're wearing pajamas but look just as polished as any other blazer. 

Colorful Cardigans

I never turn down a splash of color. Right now, my go-to way to add color to a white tee and jeans is with a bright cardigan. My For Love & Lemons version below is sold out, but there are plenty of worthy options out there. 

Kitten-Heel Sandals

I'm 5'10", so I certainly don't need to add height, but I'm still of the mind that heels are dressier than flats for the office. Kitten heels are the perfect compromise, and I love my By Far Libra Slides, which I also wear with midi dresses. 

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