I Work in Fashion—Here's What My Casual Friday Outfits Look Like
Admittedly, I take full advantage of the casual Friday office dress code at Who What Wear. As a fashion editor, I always have trend-forward pieces (like oversize hoop earrings) and up-and-coming designers (like I.Am.Gia) in the mix, but my outfits also rely on a heavy dose of the denim and standard basics that line my closet. My personal method for picking out a cool casual Friday outfit is to choose flattering high-waisted trousers or a pair of straight-leg jeans, then add an interesting top or accessory. That means anything from a puffy-sleeve sweater to a fun beret. Here, see and shop my favorite pieces.
Reformation x Veda Bad Leather Jacket ($498)Available in sizes XS to L.
Jacquemus La Chemise Elie Cotton Shirt ($488) ($341)Available in sizes 2 to 10.
Tory Burch Juliette Mini Top-Handle Satchel ($448)
Topshop Mojito Sock Boots ($95)Available in sizes 4.5 to 11.5.
Splendid 1x1 Turtleneck Top ($58)Available in size XS.
Saint Laurent Crocodile Embossed LouLou 95 Ankle Boots ($1041) Available in sizes 36 to 41.
Reformation Le Beret Francais Ecojean Beret ($17)
Re/Done Originals Cindy Crawford High Rise Stretch Jean ($250)Available in sizes 23 to 32.
Pixie Market Gathered Knit Top ($134)Available in sizes S and M.
Opening Ceremony Prince of Wales Checked Woven Wide-Leg Pants ($325)Available in sizes 0 to 10.
Levi's Wedgie Icon Jeans ($98)Available in sizes 24 to 32.
J.Crew Cotton Jackie Cardigan Sweater ($65) Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
I.Am.Gia Coabin Pant ($87)Available in sizes XS to L.
Chanel Slingbacks ($800)Available in-store.
Bagatiba Gold Hollow Hoops ($180)
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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