12 Trendy Business Casual Winter Outfits For the Office

Business Casual Winter Outfits That You’ll Actually Wear

Anyone else have a gripe with the influencers that share Tiktoks and Reels of busines casual or office-friendly outfit ideas that aren’t actually office friendly? Yeah, ame! As someone who worked in a really strict dress code office environment, but also loves to stay chic and on trend, I wanted to share some winter business casual outfits that are actually office appropriate!

Also, as we all know, offices historically have their thermostat set at: Arctic tundra. So these will keep you nice and warm (and stylish!) from your commute to your desk.

Outfit #1: Cozy Commuter in Neutrals

business casual outfit for the office with brown sweater and plaid pants

If you have a long walk, train ride, trek through the city- then this look has you set with a nice cozy coat and a chic little backpack to fit your laptop and other work essentials! Love this cozy sweater paired with the plaid trousers and how the whole look is different shades of neutrals.

Outfit #2: The Trendy Girl at The Office

winter business casual outfit idea with white tie front sweater and black satin pants

Love this look for the trendy girl who also like to be comfy! Tie front tops are all the rage, so this sweater (layered with a tank underneath to keep it professional!) is such an easy choice for the office. Pair it with satin trousers and chic ankle boots, and you have an easy but on trend winter office day look.

Outfit #3: A Maroon Monochrome Moment

business casual winter outfit with maroon pants, sweater, bag, and shoes

Maroon, red, burgundy, whatever you want to call thi color- it’s THE color right now. So diving into a full monochromatic look with all these pieces can be an easy way to look elevated. Also, you can easily mix and match these pieces into your existing wardrobe because something about adding a pop of burgundy to your outfit is just hitting these days!

Outfit #4: Simple But Chic Cardigan Outfit

business casual outfit idea with white cardigan and black pants

We all have a pair of black work pants, so finding ways to style them that are both chic and cozy is essential to surviving work days in the winter. Love pairing it with a chunky cardigan and adding a pop of trendy with the leopard ballet flats as your footwear!

Outfit #5: Matching Blazer Set and Chunky Loafers

business casual outfit with matching beige blazer set and chunky loafers

For the days you really need to dress to impress, a matching blazer set is a great way to do that. Adding in the chunky loafers and chunky jewelry make this look a bit more dressed down and younger, but definitely still office appropriate!

Outfit #6: Cold Commuter Chic

winter business casual outfit idea with plaid coat, brown top, and brown pants

50 shades of brown happening here, but I love these layers for someone who has a long, cold commute ahead of them. A cozy coat and beanie is key to surviving any long walks in the cold, and it’s just fun that it’s cohesive with the rest of this business casual look.

Outfit #7: Short Sleeve Sweater and Grey Trousers

business casual outfit idea with short sleeve grey sweater and grey trousers

Love this monochromatic look for the girl who likes to keep it classic. The short sleeve cardigan was such a hot seller this Fall, and it’s definitely office appropriate in the winter too! A grey pair of trousers is also a great winter work wardrobe staple. Love the little details like the pops of silver and the hair bow to pull this whole look together.

Outfit #8: Striped Cardigan and Black Trousers

business casual outfit idea with white and black striped cardigan and black trousers

An instant classic made winter office day appropriate. It’s nice to have layers in the winter that you can shed as the day goes on, so a turtleneck under your cardigan is perfect in case you end up getting hot later in the day and need to shed the cardigan layer, you’re still chic and office appropriate!

Outfit #9: Grey Sweater Dress Outfit

business casual outfit idea with grey midi sweater dress

Had to throw a sweater dress outfit into the mix! Pairing a cozy sweater dress with tall boots is a great way to keep it office appropriate and make sure you stay warm. I love this simple but chic way to wear a sweater dress to work in the winter. Throw on a winter coat and hat and you are set for your commute!

Outfit #10: Satin Skirt and Striped Cardigan

business casual outfit idea with black satin midi skirt and black striped cardigan

I love this mix of black and beige tones, and rocking a midi satin skirt to work is always a chic look! Pairing it with this striped cardigan makes it feel more casual , and office-friendly along with this comfortable but chic loafers.

Outfit #11: Cozy in Shades of Grey

winter business casual outfit idea with cable knit grey cardigan and grey trousers

Another cozy but cute way to style grey trousers for work. This look features a cozy cable knit cardigan and a chic work tote and black loafers to tie the look together.

Outfit #12: Street Style Meets Office Siren

business casual outfit idea with brown sweater dress and beige trench coat

Office siren, but make it actually appropriate for a winter day at the office. This brown sweater dress paired with these tall boots is such a chic look that keeps you covered from head to toe, but without looking at all frumpy. Throw on this chic winter coat, and you look like every street style fashion influencer on Pinterest.

It’s the boots for me! Love these paired with the burgundy leather bomber and simple midi sweater dress for a chic winter date night look that’s easy to throw on and go.

If you love a neutral look, then this for you. Love the beige tones paired with this black leather skirt.

Winter Office Day Outfits, Simplified

Now I hope you are feeling inspired by all these outfit ideas! All of these are so easy to replicate. I also love how these are all so chic, but also comfortable and going to keep you warm on those colder commutes to the office.