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One of the big trends of the past two years or so has been the rise of work-appropriate bodysuits — so we thought we’d round up the best bodysuits for work outfits!
For my $.02, if you’re a fan of bodysuits, there are a ton of great ways to wear them to work. They can be a really easy, sleek, polished look, especially when paired with wide trousers, flared skirts, and more.
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A few caveats about wearing bodysuits with work outfits (i.e., stuff no one else will tell you to consider):
- Crazy cleavage is never appropriate for work — some of the more plungey looks may require a camisole or demi-camisole.
- Beware of your underwear — if your lacy bra is showing through, you may want to choose a T-shirt bra instead. Similarly, if avoiding VPL is important to you, definitely test out bodysuits before you wear them with work outfits.
- Yes, please wear your regular thongs/panties/undies with them — if you go commando I suspect most garments will not last as long.
For everyone saying, are you KIDDING, there is no way I’m wearing a bodysuit to work, I’ve shared my theory before: Denim styles affect workwear styles because you end up buying new tops for new denim shapes, and in turn you end up wanting to wear those newer tops to work.
As looser, more voluminous bottoms come more and more into fashion, tighter tops like bodysuits are EVERYWHERE. (So are cropped tops, but here’s why you probably shouldn’t wear a crop top to work.)
Readers, what are your thoughts on bodysuits? What do you think are the best bodysuits for work outfits?
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- Hall of Famers: Everlane, Paige, Commando, SKIMS, Madewell, and Wolford
- Blousy Bodysuits: Paige, Favorite Daughter, Express, Free People, Alfani, Eloquii, Donna Karan, Good American, Amazon (surplice), Gap
- Dress shirt bodysuits: Wolford, Donna Karan, Good American, Lafayette 148 New York, Amazon (no buttons), Alaïa, Sara Roka, and Venus
- Basic tee bodysuits (turtlenecks and tanks too): Everlane, SKIMS, Madewell, Naked Wardrobe, Gap, Free People, Commando, Express, White House Black Market, Wolford and Yummie
- Sweater bodysuits: Abercrombie (LOTS of options), Icebreaker, Michael Kors Collection, Express, Athleta, FARM RIO,
- Usual suspects for fancier work-appropriate bodysuits: Paige, Express, Free People, Net-a-Porter, and Intermix
- Plus-size bodysuits for work: Girlfriend Collective (up to 6X), Good American (5X), SKIMS, Madewell, ASOS, And Now This, Eloquii, and Venus
- Trendy polo/collared bodysuits: H&M, Abercrombie, Maje, The Range, Free People (and: Net-a-Porter has a bunch)
- Other trends (probably not for work, though): Lots of asymmetrical details, faux leather bodysuits, cutouts, and kind of wild tops like this…
Our Latest Favorite Classic Bodysuits for Work Outfits
If you want a sleek, polished look, don’t miss out on the classic bodysuits for work outfits. Some of our Hall of Famers include Everlane, Paige, Commando, SKIMS, Madewell, and Wolford.
Sad trombone for the brand Tuxe, which apparently went out of business.
Our Latest Favorite Trendy Bodysuits for Work Outfits
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the more unusual, interesting bodysuits we’ve seen out there…
Affordable options:
Above: green / gray / black cowl / purple / pink
Fancier options:
Above: navy with collar / black / diagonal stripe / cream / brown
A Closer Look at Some Of Our Favorite Classic Bodysuits for Work
Some of our favorite bodysuits for work outfits include these options:
The Everlane bodysuit pictured above is a nice, basic crew neck for $35 — compare that to fancier versions from Wolford for $110-$220.
More spots to look for basic bodysuit T-shirts, and long-sleeved tops for layering with office looks: SKIMS, Madewell, Naked Wardrobe, Gap, Free People, Commando, Express, White House Black Market, and Yummie.
Hunting for simple bodysuits in plus sizes? Check Girlfriend Collective (up to 6X), Good American (5X), SKIMS, and Madewell, and Venus
I think a drapey blouse is a really elegant look for a bodysuit — the only trick is making sure that the wrap look doesn’t open too much.
Paige (pictured, also available at Nordstrom) has a ton of gorgeous bodysuits like this, but you can also find them from Paige, Favorite Daughter, Free People, and Good American.
Looking for budget-friendly options to try the trend? Try Express, Alfani, Eloquii, Donna Karan, Amazon, and Gap.
WHOA. Collared blouse bodysuits are back, ladies.
These were all the rage a thousand years ago (Victoria’s Secret made them!) and then they disappeared for a while.
Saks is particularly flush with them at the moment — check out Wolford (pictured), Lafayette 148 New York, Alaïa, and Sara Roka. Nordstrom also has a few from Good American and Donna Karan.
(This bodysuit at Amazon,has the look of a popover blouse, if you’re on the hunt, and Venus has a ton of really affordable options — and they come in plus sizes!)
Is there anything more classic than a sleek turtleneck? These are a nice variation on the more basic T-shirt styles that look great at work, particularly with some of the wider trousers that are coming back in.
You can find them at Madewell (the pictured one is a bestseller, XXS-3X) as well as from Everlane, Commando, Spanx, and Yummie and Wolford. (This Wolford one in particular is a bestseller.)
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