A solid workwear wardrobe is a must-have for every professional woman.
This means having très chic and classic pieces that you can build your style around. Because regardless of size, shape, age group, or skin color, a simple, elegant wardrobe can be an asset to anyone.
You can easily get your hands into wearing pretty much anything trendy these days. But the best part about having a classic wardrobe is when it comes to styling, the options are endless.
For instance, you can stock up on the black-and-white basics and accessorize your workwear with more trendy pieces. Or you can elevate a traditional look by adding textures and silhouettes.
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Black and White Workwear Outfits Ideas
Looking for elegant outfit ideas?
We put together some of our favorite pieces to create refined style looks that you can wear for months and even years to come.
Look #1: Black Satin Top + White Trousers
It can be scary to pull off white pants because of the risk of getting on stains and coffee spills but by golly doesn’t this combination look divine?
What we love about this look are the wide-leg white trousers that give a tall and feminine silhouette when paired with the soft texture of the satin top.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ Lilysilk Black Top (Lilysilk)
→ Alice + Olivia Andrew Mid-Rise Bootcut Pants (Neiman Marcus)
→ COS Pointe Shoulder Leather Bag (COS)
→ Fred Meyer Jewelers Garnet Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Fantasia by DeSerio 14K White Gold Brilliant-Cut Earrings (Neiman Marcus)
→ MACH & MACH Strass Bow Double Ankle-Strap Pumps (Neiman Marcus)
Look #2: Black Trousers
Black trousers are a must-have for any women’s work wardrobe. And when paired with a white shirt, makes for an instant hit.
Also, anyone who’s been around this blog knows that we’re obsessed with the classic white shirt. We truly believe that all work wardrobe starts with the simple basics.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ Le Superbe Perla Off-The-Shoulder Top (Neiman Marcus)
→ Theory Women’s High-Waist Ponte Straight Pants (Amazon)
→ Streets Ahead Snake-Embossed Leather Belt (Neiman Marcus)
→ Isabel Marant Oskan Studded Grainy Leather Shoulder Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Diamond Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Pasha de Cartier Watch (Cartier)
→ Sam Edelman Womens Bianka Slingback Pump (Amazon)
Look #3: Black Shift Midi Dress
This dress is one of our favorite dresses as it truly captures what a versatile and classic piece in your wardrobe should be. A black shift midi dress can look good on any woman, no matter their size and shape. It’s classy and work-appropriate and can be paired with almost any accessory.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ Santorelli Aries Lace-Up Crepe Shift Dress (Neiman Marcus)
→ Rafe Ayesha Woven Leather Top-Handle Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Devon Leigh Rose Quartz and Gold Post Earrings (Neiman Marcus)
→ Jimmy Choo Saeda Crystal Charm Pumps (Bergdorf Goodman)
Look #4: Black Button-down Top
If you want to add a classy look to your workwear, you’ve got to try on a satin blouse. Not only does it give a more elegant texture, but the material is also form-fitting and showcases your feminine silhouette.
What we love about this style is that when a solid-color top like a black satin button-down is paired with a printed skirt, you have a look that’s trendy but also still professional-looking.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ BCBGMAXAZRIA Black Long Ballon Sleeve Satin Shirt (Amazon)
→ Karl Lagerfeld Tweed Faux Leather Skirt (Amazon)
→ Rebecca Minkoff Darren Leather Hobo Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Tiffany Diamonds by the Yard Necklace (Tiffany & Co.)
→ Stuart Weitzman Nudistcurve Patent Leather Block-Heel Sandals (Bergdorf Goodman)
Look #5: Black Skirt
You can mix and match your more structured pieces with the more feminine pieces and achieve a black-and-white workwear look that’s confident and striking.
Here, a solid black A-line skirt is paired with a white minimalist vest, which when accentuated with some bling gives a classy vibe that’s perfect for the office as well as casual outings.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ Anne Klein White V-Neck Collar Blouse (Amazon)
→ COS Elasticated Midi Skirt Black (COS)
→ Tory Burch Fleming Quilted Chain Tote Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Textured Gold Bangle Bracelet (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Freshwater Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Franco Sarto Chunky Heel Chainlink Loafer Pump (Amazon)
Look #6: Little Black Dress
Ahh, what’s a women’s wardrobe without the classic LBD? It’s classy and sophisticated and when paired with other classic colors like beige, it can make you look stylish and well put-together.
Choose a blazer to wear during the daytime and finish off with heels and some jewelry to make the look ready for a posh night out in town.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ LaMarque Lida Crossover Cutout Knit Midi Dress (Neiman Marcus)
→ COS Collarless Metallic Hopsack Blazer (COS)
→ Coach Lana 23 Pebbled Leather Shoulder Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Givenchy 4G Logo Acetate Cat-Eye Sunglasses (Neiman Marcus)
→ LAGOS Luna Pearl Circle Drop Earrings (Neiman Marcus)
→ Manolo Blahnik Okkato Low-Heel Crepe Pumps in Black (Bergdorf Goodman)
Look #7: White Halter Top
The color white can easily give off the impression that you’re refined and neat especially when worn the right way.
The key to wearing this ensemble is to make sure they’re as immaculate as possible. Always err on caution by keeping an instant stain remover handy in your purse.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ Ungaro Nicolette Sequin Lace Halter Blouse (Neiman Marcus)
→ Rachel Zoe Women’s Gianna Wool Flare Pants (Amazon)
→ Ray-Ban Metal & Nylon Wayfarer Sunglasses (Neiman Marcus)
→ Callista Mini Grained Leather Top-Handle Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Blue and White Diamond Hoop Earrings (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Seiko Quartz Mauve Pink Dial Watch (Amazon)
→ Roger Vivier Belle Vivier Suede Buckle Pumps (Neiman Marcus)
Look #8: White Dress
A structured white dress looks great on its own or when worn with a solid color blazer.
You can mix and match with jewelry (gold + silver) and some textures in your accessory without going overboard but also not looking too plain.
SHOP THE LOOK:
→ COS Gathered Asymmetric Midi Dress (COS)
→ Tory Burch Fleming Quilted Chain Tote Bag (Neiman Marcus)
→ Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Crystal Bracelet (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold (Fred Meyer Jewelers)
→ Malone Souliers Maureen Leather Chain Dual-Band Mules (Bergdorf Goodman)
There you have it!
First impressions are important, and when we step into a room, our clothes make an immediate impact. Black and white workwear are two of the easiest color schemes to wear because it’s classic. and timeless. This is how you look professional but still fashionable at work!
Mixing outfits also gives you a chance to create your own unique outfit that not only looks great, but also makes you feel good about yourself.
But remember, appearing refined in workwear with an expensive-looking style is possible without breaking the bank! Use this style inspiration with items you may already have or steal the look with items that have a friendly price tag.
READ MORE: Style Edit: The Best Elegant Dresses to Wear for Work
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