https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-972202 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:26:05 +0000 DonnaF 972202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Gap Real Straights for black trousers.&nbsp; They are stiff enough for me to fold the hems up when I wear flats, and they are machine washable.&nbsp; My legs aren't skinny enough for me to wear the Real Skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-972151 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:53:34 +0000 kkards 972151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For fall, I would look for a pair of slim ponte knit pants. These can be dressed up or down, work with a variety of tops, and shoes, and hold up well. I have a pair that are cut like 5 pocket jeans that I love, I think they are Eileen fishers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-972009 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:47:58 +0000 MsMary 972009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are willing to wear skirts, let me give a shoutout to the fab <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-stretch-woven-skirt/3351288?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=Dark+Indigo+Denim&amp;resultback=1570&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-undefined_5_D" rel="nofollow">cotton blend pencil skirts from Halogen</a>.&nbsp; They're 40% off right now in a lot of great colors.&nbsp; I love them for summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971936 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:46:52 +0000 christieanne 971936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They have not said much about footwear. Since I work in retail, my preference is a flat or nearly flat shoe but I don't wear casual (such as sneakers) to work&nbsp; even in current dress standards. I have a collection of ballet flats, low Coach pumps and wedges and loafers. <br />Already though I spied a nice little pointy toe flat that will go with pencil skirts to de-bombshell them. </p> <p>I have not been posting much (reading the daily blog is about all I have time for) but have embraced color and pattern so much this last year. Colored trousers are a must for me so the hunt is on. I am just hoping that a full length pant can be found this Fall. </p> <p>Great suggestions all - I will wait for the final verdict before I start shopping. I want to plan this out and not start randomly buying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971921 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:05:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 971921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love my Express Editor trousers for work - very comfortable and "fluid" feeling. I also second Banana Republic and Gap - both great options.</p> <p>Black is a must as it is very versatile, but like the idea of grey for another option. What about navy?</p> <p>Angie is so smart (of course we knew that!) to ask about footwear too. Will you need to add to that capsule for this shift in work wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971904 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:36:45 +0000 Beth Ann 971904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear your thinking beyond black.&nbsp; Of course, black trousers are a mainstay, but I spend almost 15 years using them as a uniform, and "J'ai regret."&nbsp; Grey can sit in for black, adding depth with more "presence."&nbsp; I have a a pair of cobalts, although mine are in denim, that have been magic -- going with far more than I thought they would.&nbsp; I'm also loving my white pants and, if I were in California, I'd wear them even more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971887 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:03:53 +0000 Angie 971887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bottoms and shoes are the priority. You're on your feet most of the day, aren't you Christieanne? I'm assuming you have to wear dressier shoes. Is that right?</p> <p>Tops and toppers are next. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971883 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:52:10 +0000 Sveta 971883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Express and BR for trousers. Also you would have more opportunities to wear skirts and dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971879 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:45:36 +0000 Sona 971879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>have you tried express for trousers? Gap really skinny are also good. banana republic sloan fit has been another winner for many. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971872 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:06:19 +0000 Sarah A 971872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a flat front levis twill pant i wore for work with a no jeans dress code. Although it didnt drape in such a way i would have called it a trouser.... It sounds like you have a lot that will work already and thats great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971834 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 08:31:37 +0000 Lyn D. 971834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping for the expert business- casual ladies to comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-to-modern-casualbusiness-dress-switch#post-971809 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:49:35 +0000 christieanne 971809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love some YLF input on a rebuild your closet plan! </p> <p>Have a heads up that my company is transitioning our dress code from casual to more of a business casual/modern casual formula. Basically, just when I have built a fabulous wardrobe of denim bottoms (been pairing happily with a dressier top or jacket) we are going to go non-denim in next two months. </p> <p>I recently purged most of my trousers (they were not getting wear and I wasn't loving any of them anyway ) but have quite a few pencil skirts/several a lines, one pair of black slouchy trousers and a few ankle length colored slacks I can make do with. </p> <p>Question is:&nbsp; If you were going to build your closet for a non-denim work wardrobe starting nearly from scratch, what would be your priorities? Mostly bottoms - tops are fairly compatible with most bottoms. I need a few new "skirt tops" though. </p> <p>My only real starting point is knowing I want to find a slim trouser pant - black for sure and some kind of color (cobalt/burgundy/green?) and dark grey. <br />That seems to be a challenge based on my internet searches. </p> <p>Thoughts?? </p>