An opaque, fitted T-shirt is the perfect basic for the office: It can be dressed up with a tailored pair of pants or dressed down with jeans, depending on the occasion. Shannon Fitzgerald, director of HR at The Muse, recommends T-shirts with wrinkle-resistant fabrics like wool, nylon and spandex. The right T-shirt has the power to make life"so much easier," she adds, so long as it's"budget-friendly, versatile and doesn't need to be ironed each week.
An oversized blazer is the unsung hero of any work wardrobe: It maintains its structured, polished look even after numerous wears and can elevate your outfit in any season. Letisha Bereola, a career coach based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a fan of pairing a loose-fitted blazer with a short-sleeved blouse, jeans or a long skirt."It's a great way to mix the casual with the professional," she says.