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Your go-to shopping guide to basic tops for work.
Looking for new tops to add to your work wardrobe? Shopping for new work tops isn’t always as much fun as shopping for other clothing items or events. That is why I have curated a list of basic tops for work that can be worn in casual work places as well as corporate offices.
From budget-friendly basic tops for work to higher-end tops- these tops are both stylish and timeless. These tops are also great options for anyone looking for tops that will work well for day to night outfits -perfect for all of you busy women out there.
Beautiful basic tops for work.
BEST BASIC TOPS FOR WORK:
Top 5 Business Casual Tops For Women:
1. Boatneck Top: Wilfred Roxanne Top
2. Black Bodysuit: Reformation Emma Knit Bodysuit
3. Button Down Shirt: Gap Organic Cotton Poplin Shirt
4. Vest Top: Wilfred Regal Vest
5. Maxi Cardigan: Edikted Jazlyn Sweater Dress
1. Budget Friendly Tank
Banana Republic has some really great top options at the moment. This tank is a fantastic work top option. You can wear it on it’s own during those really hot summer days or layer on a cardigan and blazer for fall and winter.
This tank is one of those tops that you can easily dress up with a tailored blazer or style more casually with some denim jeans.
2. Affordable Button Down Shirt
You can’t go wrong with a classic button down shirt. This button down shirt from Gap is a great affordable option.
Some ways you can style it are on its own as well as layering on a crew neck sweater or cardigan on top. This will create a chic academia look that is perfect for fall and winter.
Again, you can wear this with some jeans for a more casual look on non work days.
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3. Timeless Vest Top
Vest tops are also very versatile. Not only are they a great top option for spring and summer but you can also wear them in the fall and winter by layering. This Wilfred vest is a great top to add to any work wardrobe.
You can layer on a long sleeve top underneath or a form-fitting turtleneck top underneath for a chic fall and winter look.
4. Black Bodysuit
A black body suit is another absolute must-have. You can wear a bodysuit like this Reformation one with some dress pants, loose-fitting or form-fitting bottoms. Cardigans, blazers and sweaters will layer nicely over a bodysuit as well.
A bodysuit is one of those clothing items you can easily throw on with almost anything. It can also be dressed up or worn in a more casual way. It’s all around a great top option to have in your wardrobe.
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5. Elevated Short Sleeve Top
Looking for beautiful blouses for work? Short sleeve tops like this Pilcro one are a great work top option for when you want something more elevated than just a simple tee. You can easily style it with some pants or skirt and some cute heels.
The collar and puff sleeves give this top more personality and style. It’s perfect for spring and summer.
6. Boatneck Top
This Wilfred boatneck top is the perfect in between top if you can’t decide between a tank or a t-shirt. You can style it with skirts and pants for work. For a more casual look you can style it with jeans or for a date night look you can style it with some leather pants.
The ruched look of this top definitely gives it a more sophisticated and classy vibe. This is by far one of the best basic tops for work you can own that will easily take you from day to night.
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7. Elbow Length Work Top
This minimal elbow length top from the brand Vince is another great office top option.
This turtleneck top is a great one to wear on it’s own and also for layering. Not only is this work top great for layering with a cardigan and sweater but it’s also a great one you can wear on your day off. Imagine this layered underneath an oversized crew neck sweater with some jeans.
It’s versatile and timeless which makes it one of the best everyday tops you can own.
8. Basic Turtleneck Top
A more affordable option to the previous top is this Banana Republic turtleneck top. Again, you can wear it on it’s own with a skirt or pants or you can style it with a blazer, cardigan or sweater. This top is available in various other colors, but for work i’d stick to darker more neutral colors.
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9. Timeless Cardigan
This J.Crew cardigan is far from basic with its cute collar detail. When it comes to women’s workwear tops you can’t go wrong with a cardigan. This particular cardigan is a more elevated option which will look great on its own or styled with a top underneath.
10. Maxi Cardigan
I feel like maxi cardigans are highly underrated. You can wear them on their own -like a dress or you can wear them open with a top underneath and skirt. This black maxi cardigan by Edikted is a great option.
You could also style this with some black denim jeans on non work days as well.
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11. Crewneck Sweater
Business tops for fall and winter don’t have to be complicated. A simple timeless crew neck sweater like this Madewell one will do wonders. Not only can you wear it on its own but you can also wear it over a button down top with the collar sticking out. You can throw it on over a dress and also style it with a mock neck or turtleneck top.
These type of sweaters will look great with almost anything including jeans, shorts, leather pants and trousers. This sweater is also available in other colors.
12. Denim Shirt
Looking for simple work tops that are a little bit more elevated and stylish? Consider a denim shirt like this blue one from J. Crew. Denim instantly makes an outfit look a lot more casual but you can definitley dress it up with the bottoms you choose to wear.
This denim top is a great stylish work top for spring and summer.
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13. Fisherman Sweater
Quince is another one of those brands you can find some amazing basics. They are one of my personal favorites. If you are looking for more cozy sweaters to add to your work wardrobe then consider a fisherman sweater. This type of sweater has a more laid-back vibe, however it will look lovely with skirts and pants.
You can definitely layer on a mock neck or turtleneck top underneath for extra warmth and style.
This concludes this basic tops for work shopping guide.
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