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The Work Capsule Wardrobe

Written by: the Editors of goop

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Published on: March 22, 2022

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Updated on: November 14, 2022

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Just as it has with handshakes and communal popcorn, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we think about getting dressed for work. Weekday-wear has seen a pronounced shift toward soft tailoring, and the business-casual staples you leaned on two years ago—pumps, pencil skirts, neatly pressed slacks—now may not be casual enough. But don’t go thinking you have to overhaul your wardrobe. With a few well-chosen workhorses, your RTO look will be GTG.

  1. LOOK SHARP

    Cuffs, sharp collar, front placket—these are the elements that make a button-up feel crisp, even if it’s oversize. For a more traditional look, opt for a straighter cut with seams that stop at the shoulder.

    MARIA MCMANUS SHIRT, goop, $480; ALEX MILL SHIRT, goop, $135

  2. MARIA MCMANUS SHIRT, goop, $480
  3. ALEX MILL SHIRT, goop, $135

  1. SOLE FOCUS

    If we had to guess, three-inch pumps are probably no longer required at your office. Try high-throat ballet flats, chunky sandals, or pointy-toe mules instead—even sneakers, if you can get away with it.

    EMME PARSONS FLATS, goop, $395; JW ANDERSON SANDALS, goop, $650; KHAITE LOAFERS, Khaite, $740; BRUNELLO CUCINELLI SNEAKERS, Net-a-Porter, $1,295

  2. EMME PARSONS FLATS goop, $395
  3. JW ANDERSON SANDALS, goop, $650
  4. KHAITE LOAFERS, Khaite, $740
  5. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI SNEAKERS, Net-a-Porter, $1,295

  1. KNIT WIT

    Not only is a classic cardigan the best defense against office AC; it also layers easily over all manner of blouses. Keep a versatile one draped over the back of your desk chair so you can shrug it on between meetings.

    ALEX MILL CARDIGAN, goop, $155; G. LABEL HADLEY TIPPED CARDIGAN, goop, $675

  2. ALEX MILL CARDIGAN, goop, $155;
  3. G. LABEL HADLEY TIPPED CARDIGAN, goop, $675

  1. DRESS SENSE

    Our shirtdresses are designed for the multihyphenate woman, meaning they work for all-hands meetings, school pickups, and everything in between.

    G. LABEL GROSSMAN UTILITY MINIDRESS, goop, $525; G. LABEL CALEY ANORAK DRESS, goop, $595

  2. G. LABEL GROSSMAN UTILITY MINDRESS, goop, $525
  3. G. LABEL CALEY ANORAK DRESS, goop, $595

  1. PACK MENTALITY

    A compartment-happy commuter tote is the antidote to chaos. Level up with a zippered pouch for those hard-to-corral cables.

    MÉTIER BAG, MÉTIER, $1,750; MÉTIER NOTEBOOK COVER, Métier, $550; MÉTIER POUCH, Métier, $350

  2. MÉTIER BAG, MÉTIER, $1,750
  3. MÉTIER COVER, Métier, $550
  4. MéTIER POUCH, Métier, $350

  1. EASY BUTTON

    Denim has always been an acceptable form of workwear at goop (and not just on casual Fridays). We favor wide-leg silhouettes with considered details, like contrast stitching or a copper button-fly.

    G. LABEL LEV BUTTON-FLY RELAXED-LEG JEANS, goop, $295; G. LABEL GEIGER WIDE-LEG JEANS, goop, $295

  2. G. LABEL LEV BUTTON-FLY RELAXED-LEG JEANS goop, $295
  3. G. LABEL GEIGER WIDE-LEG JEANS, goop, $295

  1. BOTTOM LINE

    With their patch pockets, button tabs, and built-in belt, these trousers strike just the right balance between smart and sensible.

    G. LABEL MUIRHEAD WORKWEAR PANTS, goop, $450

  2. G. LABEL MUIRHEAD WORKWEAR PANTS, goop, $450
  3. G. LABEL MUIRHEAD WORKWEAR PANTS, goop, $450

  1. GOLD STARS

    Pared-back links will ramp up a wrist party, complement a watch, or glimmer solo. Plus, they’re nice to look at while you type.

    NANCY NEWBERG BRACELET, goop, $4,200; LAURA LOMBARDI BRACELET, goop, $84

  2. NANCY NEWBERG BRACELET, goop, $4,200
  3. NANCY NEWBERG BRACELET, goop, $4,200
  4. NANCY NEWBERG BRACELET, goop, $4,200

  1. DREAM TEAM

    Prim poplin top + swingy A-line skirt = a fashion formula we love as much for the 9-to-5 as we do for martinis at 7.

    G. LABEL YELI PUFF-SLEEVE SNAP TOP, goop, $375; G. LABEL CROSSON GRID-PRINT SKIRT, goop, $475; KHAITE TOP, goop, $1,380

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  3. KHAITE TOP, goop, $1,380
  4. G. LABEL CROSSON GRID-PRINT SKIRT, goop, $475

FOR IN-PERSON WORK

Nootropic chews,* noise-canceling Bluetooth earbuds, a travel mug that keeps coffee/tea/bone broth hot for hours on end—these are the deskmates that’ll get you through each day.

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  2. Master & Dynamic earphones goop, $299
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  3. goop Wellness nerd alert goop, $55
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  1. Caddis glasses goop, $95
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  2. Gucci letter set Gucci, $230
    Gucci letter set Gucci, $230
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  3. Hermés wireless charging tray Hermés, $1,575
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  1. goop Beauty GOOPGENES Clean nourishing lip balm trio goop, $42
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  2. Onyx container goop, $20
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  3. Fellow mug goop, $30
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WFH HEROES

Refresh your cache of cozies with a camera-friendly knit dress and shearling-lined slides you can step out for lunch in. Then upgrade your office lamp for one that supports productivity, focus, and alertness.

  1. G. Label fiene yellow gold and pavé ear cuff goop, $650
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  1. Mara Hoffman dress goop, $350
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  2. Birkenstock sandals goop, $160
    Birkenstock sandals goop, $160
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  1. Uma candle goop, $55
    UMA candle goop, $68
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  2. Equitea Tea goop, $14
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