Best brands and pieces for casual workplace outfits? I want to look polished, but not overdressed

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Gap, Aritzia, Abercrombie, Banana Republic

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Depends on age , loft and abercrombie are for folks in 20s

I’m 35 and I wouldn’t touch Loft.
Abercrombie has done a complete 180° from what it was 15 years ago and is totally appropriate for 30-somethings. Go take a look if you haven’t, you may be pleasantly surprised.

I’m in my 30’s for context

Mango ftw

Abercrombie, Reformation, Karen Millen and Sezane

J crew and Banana republic

Mango, Karen Millen, Wolford. I like the Nordstrom private label as well for things like cardigans which are a workwear staple for me.

Uniqlo is my go to for casual workwear. They have some pieces that are business casual but you could definitely mix things up to be more casual

As for pieces, oversized or baggy fits will tend to read more casual than slim or fitted cuts. Sweaters or tees will be more casual than button ups. You can also experiment with looser pants, or materials like chinos/cords/leather or more jogger or cargo type rather than traditional wool type slacks.

If you like skirts/dresses, you can be more loose with patterns, colors and even materials that will read as less formal. Think satin slip skirt with oversized fisherman knit sweater or slip dress over a turtleneck (to me that is polished, work appropriate, and casual rather than formal office wear).

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