Smart-Casual ££ Subtle

Silk Blouse & Tailored Trouser Work Look

A relaxed take on smart-casual: a silk blouse, soft tailored trousers and a cardigan, worn the way you'd actually wear it on a real Tuesday.

SeasonYear-round
Budget££
StyleSmart-Casual

The Pieces

  • 1 pair soft tailored trousers, camel or charcoal
  • 1 silk or satin blouse, ivory or blush
  • 1 lightweight knit cardigan
  • 1 thin leather belt
  • 1 pair loafers or low block heels
  • 1 structured crossbody bag

The Styling

  1. Start with the trousers as your foundation — soft tailoring reads as put-together without feeling stiff.
  2. Tuck the silk blouse in loosely rather than tightly, so it keeps its relaxed drape.
  3. Add the belt to define the waist, then layer the cardigan over the top, left open.
  4. Finish with loafers or a low block heel and a structured bag, keeping the whole palette within two or three neutral tones.
The alteration: Swap the loafers for white trainers if your office allows it — the silk blouse does enough of the work to keep it looking pulled together.

Editorial credit

This look is our own rewrite of an outfit originally styled by Life with Jazz.