'Bleisure' Is Redefining Business Casual Dress Codes
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'Bleisure' Is Redefining Business Casual Dress Codes
Fashion inspiration can come from anywhere these days: street style, runways, and now, travel trends. Enter “bleisure,” the term that traditionally described a business trip with a few days of leisure tacked on, and now refers to the egregiously broad “business casual.” At the intersection of work, lounge, and street style, bleisure is clothing that is office-appropriate, practical, and has just a little hint of edge. Take a silk jumpsuit, throw on a pair of block-heeled sandals, and prepare for 9-5 comfort and class.
As more people continue hybrid work modes and return to the office, the need for bleisure is apparent. There are a multitude of ways to craft the perfectly laid-back look. Kat Gosik, who has styled the likes of Christine Quinn and Mia Khalifa, throws a bleisure look together with a business-meeting Staud set, Bottega Veneta sunglasses, and Nike Chunky Dunks sneakers. It's “the perfect amount of effortless and 'I care' mixture,” she tells BAZAAR.com. Another approach to bleisure is to think about it as "the art of layering," says Madewell’s senior vice president of design, Joyce Lee. She starts with “a comfortable foundation that allows layering and accessories to be incorporated, such as a soft pant like leggings. [L]ayer a crisp shirt or relaxed blazer on top, add some simple gold jewelry, [and] you’re ready to go.”
Whatever your office set-up—remote, hybrid, or in-person—leaning into bleisure ensures you'll work in comfort and style. Below, shop the 14 items that will bring your bleisure outfit to life, from an office-appropriate Ksubi polo dress to Sandro's leather loafers for a mix of work and play.
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Pomy Jac Chains Trousers
Zadig & Voltaire
zadig-et-voltaire.com
$348.00
While the lack of structure gives a relaxed fit, jacquard elevates these pants to add everyday sophistication.
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League Polo Mini Dress
Ksubi
ksubi.com
$240.00
The fitted silhouette of this mini dress is made professional with a facade of two-toned stripes. Night club meets country club to create a look that is office or work-from-home ready.
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Babouche Charms Walk Suede Mule Loafers
Loro Piana
bergdorfgoodman.com
$930.00
Perhaps the embodiment of bleisure, Loro Piana’s suede slippers with silver charms can go from the bedroom to the streets— comfortable, simple, and smart.
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Short Sleeve Crewneck Sweater
State Cashmere
amazon.com
$110.00
If you're looking for a way to ease into bleisure, opt for a short-sleeve cashmere sweater that is lightweight and luxurious, and has no limits on what it can go with.
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Wide-Leg Pants
Falconeri
falconeri.com
$399.00
In true bleisure fashion, Falconeri’s cashmere pants are slouchy with wide cuffs to create the right amount of structure. And if you are really feeling this outfit, you can just toss on the matching cardigan.
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Herringbone Sweater Blazer
Madewell
madewell.com
$158.00
Just as Lee prefaced, a cropped sweater blazer is prime for layering. Take a page from her book, and throw this blazer over simple leggings and top the outfit off with a long necklace and dangling earrings.
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Leather Loafers
Sandro
sandro-paris.com
$370.00
A classic loafer mixed with croc-effect leather and gold hardware is what you need to bring comfort and class to work. Pair with faux leather leggings for an easy, yet elegant look.
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Incognito Small Cabas Tote Bag
Métier
metier.com
$1650.00
Accessories can also embrace the bleisure style, like Métier’s tote juxtaposing linen and leather. With contrasting materials and colors alike, casual and class combine to produce a bag for all occasions.
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Sadie Jumpsuit
RtA
revolve.com
$297.00
If you prefer an outfit that's a simple one-stop shop, a flowy linen jumpsuit with a cinched-waist and draped bodice is the definition of high-end convenience.
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Coated Straight Leg Jeans
The Attico
nordstrom.com
$690.00
Coated denim is a favorite in the bleisure category, as the comfort of jeans converges with the sharp edge of leather coating. Plus, the pop of purple of the cuffing adds a little surprise that makes these pants hard to resist.
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Glam Silk Shirt Dress
The Kooples
bloomingdales.com
$445.00
A silk shirt dress is low effort but undeniably fashionable. Timeless and classic, this piece can be worn on its own or over simple slacks for a layered look.
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Linen Oversized Shirt
Dāl The Label
dalthelabel.com
$545.00
With its 100% linen composition, the oversized arms of this shirt are offset by the clean and tailored cut. Buttoned or not, it can become a jacket or a top, a convertible piece of either lounge or office attire.
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Hampton Sweater
Staud
staud.clothing
$345.00
Staud’s signature sweater has contrasting detailing that complicates the design, with patterns and stitching to make it dignified. Wear over a white tank dress or corduroy pants for a textured overlay.
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Harmony High-Waisted Leggings
Khaite
bergdorfgoodman.com
$880.00
Khaite refines leggings with a practical, structured stretch-jersey material that elevates them above traditional sportswear. These leggings are here to make life just a little bit more comfortable.
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