{"id":99667,"date":"2016-08-30T10:28:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T15:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=99667"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:21:30","slug":"business-casual-denim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/business-casual-denim\/","title":{"rendered":"Business casual denim: 4 picks we love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Even in the most casual office settings, you want to keep it professional and polished. So whether you&nbsp;work in&nbsp;a jean-friendly environment every day of the week or&nbsp;reserve your denim for Casual Fridays, the business casual denim pieces you do pick&nbsp;make a difference. They can inform coworkers, customers or clients&nbsp;about&nbsp;who you are \u2014&nbsp;what you want to be known for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic wash&nbsp;might&nbsp;fall into the acceptable category, but if you&#8217;re like us (aka fashion&nbsp;overachievers) you won&#8217;t want to aim for OK. You&#8217;re aiming for <em>extraordinary<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So&nbsp;leave your classic blue jeans and standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/plus-size-skinny-jeans\/\">skinnies<\/a> for the weekend, and instead, button into positively pro pairs that make an impressive, even if casual, statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White denim capri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/white-denim-capri-230x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/white-denim-capri-230x450.png 230w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/white-denim-capri-153x300.png 153w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/white-denim-capri.png 331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/1jiohi1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame Denim Le Color Ankle Jeans, $70, Nordstrom Rack<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean white jean is the warm-weather option that always offers a crisp, cool and collected vibe. While you might wear it with bright and bold colors on your off-duty days, this pair&nbsp;looks totally slick paired with&nbsp;black blouses for office hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go&nbsp;cropped with a shorter silhouette&nbsp;to stylishly show off some pumps, ballet flats or sophisticated mules. Just above the ankle is the demure hemline you&#8217;ve been dreaming of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business casual denim: Black<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/570154669ext2_large.jpeg\" alt=\"Black denim jeans\" class=\"wp-image-122752\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/570154669ext2_large.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/570154669ext2_large-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/570154669ext2_large-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/570154669ext2_large-360x450.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><br>So Lifting Petite Slim Leg Black Jeans, $39.98, Chico&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about black denim is that it doesn&#8217;t look like denim at all!&nbsp;Skip faded blacks and vintage washes and go for&nbsp;the deepest, darkest and truest available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless your coworkers get&nbsp;up close and personal, they won&#8217;t be able to tell the difference between your black jean,&nbsp;your stretch ponte pant or your standard trouser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business casual denim: Flared Jean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160.jpeg\" alt=\"Flared leg jeans\" class=\"wp-image-122753\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160.jpeg 466w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160-450x450.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/g-by-giuliana-luxe-denim-flare-jean-d-20151207103042223431481_160-65x65.jpeg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsn.com\/search?query=denim+flare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G by Giuliana Luxe Denim Flare Jean, $8, HSN<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/choosing-flared-trousers\/\">Flared jeans<\/a> tend to be a bit longer than your standards fits, making them perfect for pairing with a heel in the office. A dark wash that&#8217;s slim through the leg and bells after the knee is your dressy alternative to boring straight leg options. It also&nbsp;lets you get away with a hint of vintage nostalgia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perennially classy, the office flare always looks posh even with a tee and belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business casual denim: The wide-leg trouser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5360439.jpeg\" alt=\"Wide leg jeans\" class=\"wp-image-122751\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5360439.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5360439-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5360439-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5360439-300x450.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/1cveo4t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free People Augusta Wide Leg Jean, $34.97, Nordstrom Rack<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A cousin to the flare jean, a creased, wide-leg trouser allows you to enjoy a more fun silhouette on your denim days. Almost always universally flattering, the roomy silhouette looks super chic paired with silky button-ups for sailor and retro-inspired plays on menswear trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From slanted pockets to unique button work, the wide-leg jean always seems to have a charming touch to make it stand out from the rest of the denim family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even in the most casual office settings, you want to keep it professional and polished. So whether you&nbsp;work in&nbsp;a jean-friendly environment every day of the week or&nbsp;reserve your denim for Casual Fridays, the business casual denim pieces you do pick&nbsp;make a difference. They can inform coworkers, customers or clients&nbsp;about&nbsp;who you are \u2014&nbsp;what you want to&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/business-casual-denim\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Business casual denim: 4 picks we love<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":748,"featured_media":99749,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[254,104,188,303916,137],"class_list":["post-99667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-denim","tag-jeans","tag-pants-capris","tag-what-to-wear","tag-work-wear"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":99749,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dark-jeans-2-235x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99667","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/748"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99667"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99667\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99667"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99667"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99667"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}