Work to Weekend – Corporate to Casual
How to Wear Your Workwear on the Weekend: 3 Stylish Looks
Your corporate wardrobe doesn’t have to sit unused once Friday afternoon rolls around. With a little creativity, you can take your work staples—like skirts, dresses, and trousers—and breathe new life into them for your weekend plans. The secret lies in swapping out key pieces to give your look a more relaxed and casual vibe.
Here are three versatile outfit ideas that transform your workwear into weekend-ready ensembles.
1. The Skirt: From Boardroom to Brunch
Work Look: A tailored pencil skirt paired with a crisp white shirt, blazer and heels is a classic corporate combination. It’s polished, professional, and perfect for the office.

Weekend Look: Give your skirt a fun, off-duty twist by swapping the shirt for a graphic tee or a sweatshirt. Trade your heels for white sneakers and add a contrasting coloured cap. Add a casual rucksack and some sunglasses, and you’re brunch-ready!

Tip: Opt for a skirt in a neutral tone (like black, navy, or beige) to make it even more versatile.
2. The Dress: From Meetings to Markets
Work Look: A structured midi dress with a contrasting vest, blazer and pumps is perfect for a day of client meetings or presentations. It’s effortless and sophisticated yet subtly relaxed.

Weekend Look: To take your dress into the weekend, remove the blazer and layer a knit and puffer vest. Swap pumps for white sneakers to keep it casual and comfortable. Finish the look with a straw bag for a day at the markets or a coffee catch-up with friends.

Tip: Printed or solid-colored dresses in breathable fabrics like cotton or linen work seamlessly between professional and casual settings.
3. The Trousers: From corporate desk to casual cafe
Work Look: smart tailored trousers with a form fitting knit cami or short sleeved top, paired with a classic linen blazer and neutral pumps, make for a classic, contemporary and chic office outfit.

Weekend Look: For an off-duty vibe, swap the blouse for a fitted tee and a puffer jacket and cap. Slip on those white sneakers and you’re good to go for that chic and relaxed cafe catch up or a stroll around the shops. This look will keep you looking polished yet elegantly casual.

Tip: Neutral-colored trousers (black, grey, or tan or pale blue) are key players that adapt well to both corporate and weekend settings.
Final Thoughts
Your work wardrobe is full of possibilities. By simply switching out a few key pieces, you can extend the life of your clothing, maximise your wardrobe, and create fresh looks that work just as well on the weekends as they do in the office.
The next time you’re tempted to retire those work staples for the weekend, try these simple swaps and enjoy the art of smart styling!
Do you have a favourite work-to-weekend styling tip? Share it below—I’d love to hear how you make your wardrobe work harder for you!

Shelley Coppin
Shelley Coppin is the founder and Personal Stylist fronting the brand “You Chicy Thing”. She is primarily located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia...