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Whether your job is transitioning back to an actual office (or the ever-popular hybrid model) or you’re just looking for a seasonal wardrobe refresh, shopping for work clothes means looking for something that feels comfortable but looks professional. Luckily, that’s not as tall of a task as it might seem. Athleisure for the office has never been more popular or accessible, with brands from Walmart to Lululemon getting in on the trend.
More good news? This style is also more subtle than ever. Wide-legged yoga pants are the perfect camouflage amidst a sea of loose work pants, and a moisture-wicking tennis dress or skirt with a blazer is the perfect ‘fit for hot summer work days. You’ll be rocking your workout gear right at the desk and your coworkers will be none the wiser.
While every workplace dress code is unique, there are luckily a few brands with designs that are stealthily work-appropriate while still offering some of that sweat-wicking, movement-friendly comfort that we’ve love about our home clothes. We’re always on the lookout for these double-tasking closet staples, and now we’re spreading the wealth by sharing the best athleisure wear for the office that lets you keep the comfy vibes without looking like you’re coming from the gym.
Read on for some of the cutest athleisure workwear you can score right now and never stop feeling comfy AF — even in the office.
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Rosvigor Wide Leg Yoga Pants
Image Credit: Rosvigor Everyone needs a solid pair of wide-legged pants for the office. Even better when they’re ultra-comfortable yoga pants material — and under $15. Match this comfy pair from Rosvigor with heels or simple flat sandals and a blouse for an office-ready look that’s comfy enough for a couch day.
Sizes Available: S – 2XL
Colors Available: 6
Material: 88% polyester -
Quince Tencel Jersey Ruched Waist Dress
Image Credit: Quince This one’s a little more casual Friday, but I won’t tell if you won’t. This dress will be your go-to for the days you have to look ready without being confined to throwing on a blazer. Quince’s everyday jersey dress has a simple ruche waist that gives it extra character and structure. It also has pockets! Oh, and did we mention you can add it to your cart for just $50?
Sizes Available: XS – XL
Colors Available: 4
Material:95% Tencel, 5% spandex -
Lululemon Stretch Woven Wide-Leg High-Rise Cropped Pant
Image Credit: Lululemon Lululemon’s Stretch Woven Wide-Leg High-Rise Cropped Pant is comfy enough to make those in-office days feel like WFH days. One reviewer called them the “perfect work pant to feel sleek and comfortable all day long.”
Sizes Available: XS – XL
Colors Available: 4
Material: 89% Nylon,11% Elastane -
Beyond Yoga Featherweight At The Ready Square Neck Dress
Image Credit: Beyond Yoga This is, hands down, the best athleisure dress that could pass for an anything-any occasion dress. I love wearing this one to the office because the material is so stretchy and soft — it feels like I’m wearing a nightgown but with much more support. I just throw a blazer or cardigan over it and pair it with some sneakers or flats, and voila! An easy, put-together work uniform. The square neckline gives it a touch more elegance than your standard midi dress, and it’s definitely more “formal” than a tennis dress. What makes it even more perfect? It has pockets.
Sizes Available: XS – XL
Colors Available: 6
Material: 94% polyester, 6% spandex -
Spanx The Perfect Pant Wide Leg
Image Credit: Spanx As wider-legged pants are a convenient way to get some extra comfort without looking like you’re dressing for comfort. This pair from Spanx also has fitted fabric that smooths you in all the right places, without being too tight. And they come in multiple lengths — regular, petite, and all — so you don’t have to worry about them not fitting well.
Sizes Available: XS – 3X
Colors Available: 3
Material: 68% rayon, 28% nylon, 4% elastane -
All in Motion Women’s Stretch Woven Taper Pants
Image Credit: All in Motion / Target Leave it to Target to bring us cute, comfy office-appropriate pants at an amazing price point! These All in Motion pants have an adjustable waistband, a touch of spandex, and a water-repellant finish, should you spill your deskside drink.
Sizes Available: XS – XXL
Colors Available: 4
Material:92% recycled polyester, 8% spandex -
Athleta Pranayama Wrap
Image Credit: Athleta We all have our favorite sweaters for fighting the tyranny of office AC and keeping cozy on our commutes — this wrap from Athleta is like the platonic ideal of that sweater. Made of their sustainable, breathable and totally soft material, it’s the perfect transitional piece for every season. And it’s available in petite, regular, and tall for a perfect fit.
Sizes Available: XXS – 3X
Colors Available: 12
Material:92% recycled polyester, 8% spandex -
Athleta Brooklyn Heights Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Image Credit: Athleta If you need a jumpsuit that’s appropriate for work, opt for the Brooklyn Heights Wide Leg Jumpsuit. It has a collared neck and the brand’s featherweight stretch. The outfit also features a thick, ribbed waistband for additional support, and is availble in three lengths — petite, regular, and tall.
Sizes Available: 0 – 16
Colors Available: 4
Material: 86% Recycled Polyester,14% Spandex -
Athleta Transcend Skort
Image Credit: Athleta A pencil skirt, but make it athleisure! Athleta’s Transcend Skort takes the ultimate office-chic skirt and makes it actually comfy, with stretchy, sweat-wicking material, pockets, and ruching.
Sizes Available: XXS – 3X
Colors Available: 1
Material: 75% nylon, 25% lycra -
Old Navy PowerSoft Square-Neck Athletic Dress
Image Credit: Old Navy This athletic dress from Old Navy is perfect for hot summer days when you’re heading straight from the office to the tennis court (or, you know, home to your AC). It’s long enough to be office-appropriate without sacrificing style, and comes with some of our favorite athleisure features, like a built-in shelf bra and shorts. You can keep your look simple with a denim jacket and some matching sneakers, or dress it up a bit with a blazer and sandals.
Sizes Available: XS – 4X
Colors Available: 7
Material: 77% polyester, 23% spandex -
GapFit Power Exercise Skort
Image Credit: Gap When paired with the right pair of heels and a classic blazer, this sleek skirt from Gap is boardroom ready. Since it’s made for exercise, it’s also way stretchier and softer than your usual stiff office skirts, keeping you comfortable all day long.
Sizes Available: 2XS – 2XL
Colors Available: 2
Material: recycled polyester 79%, spandex 21% -
Vuori Sedona Vest
Image Credit: Vuori For a comfy, late summer to early fall option, look no further than the Vuori Sedona vest. Cute, simple, and with the perfect amount of preppy, this staple looks so chic with a pair of high-waisted jeans and heels or flats. Pro tip: tuck in the front to add a little extra shape.
Sizes Available: 2XS – 2XL
Colors Available: 2
Material: 70% cotton, 30% polyester -
Zella Live In Rib Midi Dress
Image Credit: Zella Nordstrom-exclusive athleisure brand Zella is designed with comfort and performance in mind. So, even if the closest you get to a workout is typing away at your standing desk, you’ll love this cute sleeveless ribbed midi dress with a shift-like silhouette and crew neckline.
Sizes Available: XS – XXL
Colors Available: 3
Material: 91% polyester, 9% spandex -
Vuori Mackenzie Shirt Jacket
Image Credit: Vuori Weather getting colder? Office AC on high all summer long? Throw a versatile shirt jacket on over your work outfit for a functional and ultra-comfy layer. This staple from Vuori will give you that on-trend relaxed look while keeping you at just the right temperature throughout your work day.
Sizes Available: XS/S – M/L
Colors Available: 3
Material: 100% cotton -
CRZ YOGA Women’s Stretch Lounge Sweatpants
Image Credit: CRZ YOGA A pair of lounge joggers that could easily pass for a more expensive pair, these have the comfort, stretch and wrinkle-free vibes you want while also offering a look that can be disguised with a more traditional “work” top. No one will ever know!
Sizes Available: XXS – XXL
Colors Available: 22
Material:75% polyamide, 25% spandex -
Vuori Coastline Vest
Image Credit: Vuori The summer staple this year? The vest shirt, which is cool, flattering, and dressy enough for the office while still looking fresh and fashion-forward. We love this sandy-colored option from Vuori, which is soft on the skin and goes with just about anything.
Sizes Available: 2XS – 2XL
Colors Available: 2
Material: 100% lyocell (shell), 45% recycled polyester, 41% polyester, 14% elastane (liner) -
Vuori Halo Essential Dress
Image Credit: Vuori This form-fitting, scoop-neck dress is an effortless office staple: simply pair it with a denim jacket or blazer and whatever pair of shoes you’re feeling, and head out the door. Reviewers love the “buttery soft” fabric and subtle built-in bra.
Sizes Available: 2XS – 2XL
Colors Available: 4
Material: 89% recycled polyester, 11% elastane -
Sweaty Betty Restful Bouclé Half Zip Pullover
Image Credit: Nordstrom The colder it gets, the more you want an amazing cozy sweater to live in forever. This one from Sweaty Betty is that sweater. It has a chic look to it that could make it work for whatever outfit you’re trying to put together on a chilly Monday.
Sizes Available: XS – XL
Colors Available: 3
Material: 92% cotton, 8% polyester -
Public Rec Go-To Dress
Image Credit: Public Rec Hello summer Fridays! This dress is right on time for days when you pop into the office for just a few hours. It has a comfy tank top design and a length that’s appropriate enough for the office. You can snag it six pretty colors and it’s avialble in regular and tall lengths.
Sizes Available: XS – XL
Colors Available: 6
Material: 69% pima cotton, 23% tencel, 8% spandex -
Vuori Pose Scoop Back Tee
Image Credit: Vuori This cute top features a square neck, cap sleeves, and a scoop back to keep you cool on hot summer work days. The moisture-wicking fabric helps too! It’s a shorter top, so wear it with a pair of high-waisted pants or skirt for the office.
Sizes Available: L
Colors Available: 1
Material: 87% modal rayon, 13% elastane -
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