14 Casual Friday Outfits for the Office
If you work in an office environment that has a more business formal dress code (think blazers, button-up shirts or fitted blouses, trousers, etc.), Friday might be the one day of the week that you can wear something more laid back than usual. Casual Friday outfits can be tricky because you want to relax a bit but you still want to (and are expected to) exude professionalism.
Below, I rounded up 14 workwear outfits that strike the perfect balance between casual and professional. If you’ve been reading CCCH for a while, you know that I work in a business casual office that leans towards casual. If you also work in an office like that, these outfits work for you any day of the week!
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14 Casual Friday Outfits for the Office
It is super easy to make a few tweaks to your everyday office looks when putting together your casual Friday outfits! Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
Swap your trousers for stretchy jeans
Opt for flats or sneakers instead of pumps
Wear a knit/sweater blazer or loose cardigan
Pick a nice tee instead of a silk top
Leave your top untucked
Cover your go-to work top with a casual jacket (utility, suede, leather, etc.)
Finish your outfit with a hat
How do you dress for casual Friday in your workplace? Drop a comment below! Now, let’s dive into the outfit ideas…!
Cardigan + Striped Tee + Chambray Pants
If you can’t typically wear chambray (or denim), Friday is the perfect day to pull out a pair of wide-leg chambray pants and style them up for the office! Here, I’m wearing mine with a striped tee (pink is a fun twist and perfect for spring or summer), cozy cardigan (for aggressive office A/C), and platform sandals.
Original outfit here
Floral Top + Jeans + Metallic Flats
Pair your favorite floral top with a pair of grey jeans (in whatever style you prefer—here, I’m wearing kick crop jeans) and finish it off with a fun pair of metallic flats and statement earrings for a smart casual Friday outfit! This is a perfect in-office look for a warm spring day.
Original outfit here
Cashmere Sweater + Pumps + Work Tote
This casual Friday outfit idea is on the dressier side of casual. Pair your favorite everyday cashmere sweater with a pair of jeans and simple black pumps (jeans and pumps are unexpected!). Grab a go-to work tote (my Longchamp tote is one I reach for frequently when traveling for work) to complete your look!
Original outfit here
Sweater Blazer + Jeans + Sneakers
I love a good third piece like this sweater blazer to keep aggressive office air conditioning at bay. It’s also the perfect third piece for a casual Friday outfit! Complete your sweater blazer office outfit with a comfy pair of jeans and sneakers—because your feet may need a break after a week of heels!
Original outfit here
Bright Sweater + Raw-hem Jeans + Flats
Late winter is the perfect time of year to pull out a bright, colorful sweater for your casual Friday outfit. It’s gloomy, cold, possibly snowy or rainy, and by late winter you’re probably tired of it all! Pair the sweater with raw-hem jeans to really dress it down, and complete your look with velvet flats.
Original outfit here
Linen Top + White Jeans + Wedge Sandals
This casual Friday outfit is exactly what I’d recommend for a hot summer day: a linen top (sans blazer or cardigan, because it’s way too hot outside to wear either) and white denim. I love pairing white jeans with neutral wedge sandals. They’re just dressy enough for work!
Original outfit here
Sweater Blazer + Stripes + Ankle Boots
This is one of my favorite casual work outfits, and it’s actually one of my “fancier” work outfits. If your office requires a more formal dress code, wearing black denim counts as casual Friday! Combine your black jeans with a black and white striped tee, sweater blazer, and matching ankle boots and tote bag.
Original outfit here
Blazer + Floral Blouse + Kick Crop Jeans
Grab your comfy kick crop jeans and dress them up for casual Friday with a patterned blouse, blazer, and simple sandals. I’d wear this outfit if I had an important meeting to attend in the office. It’d look great with a pair of trousers or ponte pants if you want to wear it during the week!
Original outfit here
Utility Jacket + Blouse + Jeans
Ditch the blazer in your casual Friday outfit and opt for a utility jacket or other casual jacket (suede, leather, etc.) instead! It’s such a great layer over an airy blouse, and stretchy jeans make the outfit even better for a Friday spent in the office. Finish it off with a trusty pair of flats that keep your feet happy, too!
Original outfit here
Silk Top + Raw-hem Jeans + Metallic Flats
Dress down one of your go-to silk tops for casual Friday in the summer with a pair of comfy raw-hem jeans. Inject some excitement with a pair of metallic (or other statement) flats and definitely don’t forget your trusty work tote! My Madewell transport tote comes with me to the office every time I go.
Original outfit here
Lightweight Cardigan + Chambray Shirt + Jeans
If your casual Friday dress code allows for denim, why not go all in and double up on denim? I love pairing my light wash chambray shirt with medium or dark wash jeans. The contrast is so good! Top off your outfit with a lightweight cardigan that coordinates perfectly with a pair of neutral sandals.
Original outfit here
Cardigan + Simple Tank + Midi Skirt
I don’t know about you, but anytime I wear a skirt or dress to the office I instantly feel more dressed up than usual! This outfit is definitely on the dressier side of casual but is definitely dressed down if you work in a formal office. Grab a cotton midi skirt and wear it with a cozy cardigan, basic tank, and platform sandals.
Original outfit here
Cozy Sweater + Dark Denim + Ankle Boots
Sometimes it’s cold enough that you gotta pull out the puffer coat (that’s me all winter long). I love a longer coat with a faux fur trim for “nicer” occasions! Keep your outfit moody with a dark green sweater, dark denim, and ankle boots (that are waterproof just in case the weather turns during the workday).
Original outfit here
Baseball Cap + Linen Top + Jeans
I love a good baseball cap and wear one to work regularly. Casual Friday is a great day to pull one out and make it a key component of your outfit! I wore mine here with a sleeveless linen top, jeans, and flatform sandals. It’d look just as cute with a short-sleeved linen top if sleeveless isn’t your thing (or not allowed).
Original outfit here