What are you wearing to work these days? So much has changed since we last asked this question that we thought it was time to check in. Here, 10 women — including a farmer, therapist, and lawyer — share their work looks…
Name: Naomi
Job: Genetic counselor
Location: San Diego
Style: “This Tweet — about ‘day to night’ outfits — is too real! I’ve realized that my actual requirement is the ability to switch from business casual to dog walking attire. My solution? Swap the blazer for a zip-up and swap my work shoes for sneakers. In less than a minute, I’m ready to walk the dog, catch up on podcasts, and pick up burritos for dinner.”
Name: Alyssa
Job: Bar owner
Location: Boston
Style: “I own Boston’s first and only Japanese sake bar called The Koji Club. I like to wear an Ilana Kohn jumpsuit because the big pockets can hold a 720 mL bottle of sake. Plus, I love that it’s from a small women-run business.”
Name: Emily
Job: Farmer
Location: Seekonk, Massachussets
Style: “I’m an herb and flower farmer, and I live and work on my small farm. My days consist of kneeling in the dirt to plant or weed; pushing heavy wheelbarrows of compost; harvesting fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables; and making bouquets or herbal medicines. Comfort and durability are the biggest factors when choosing my clothes every morning — especially in the summer, when I spend all day on my feet. I generally wear a version of this outfit: breezy shorts, a sleeveless top, my trusty Blundstones, a fanny pack, and a very large sun hat.”
Name: Jitka
Job: Psychotherapist and psychiatrist
Location: Prague
Style: “I work at a crisis center and specialize in treating adults with ADHD, which is a neurodivergent condition I also have. I’ve settled into a work uniform of flowy dresses or skirts with a fun top. My clients are my greatest fashion inspiration, especially teenagers and twenty-somethings! They’ve shown me how to style trends I see on the Internet — like crop tops and face gems — and make them wearable for real life.”
Name: Destinee
Job: Project manager in global public relations
Location: Washington, D.C.
Style: “The return to office has meant the (very slow) return of my sense of style. As the weather transitions from winter to spring, I’ve often worn a shirtdress with an Everlane trench and a scarf. Layers always make you look put together, IMO.”
Name: Hannah
Job: Registered medical assistant
Location: Centralia, Illinois
Style: “I’ve worn medical scrubs — scrub pants, scrub top, scrub jacket, and pink Nikes — every workday since 2009! The upside is that I don’t have to put any thought into my outfit Monday through Friday.”
Name: Nikki
Job: Attorney
Location: Colorado
Style: “Growing up, I told a friend I wanted a job where I could wear cool suits — and I got my wish. Since the pandemic, I’ve been working on my style and have identified three words to describe it: classic, textured, and edgy. Keeping those words in mind helps me put together looks for the courtroom and client meeting.”
Name: Sophia
Job: Product marketer at a tech company
Style: “Working mostly from home, I find that dressing stylishly helps me be productive and feel like my best self. My typical uniform is jeans, a blouse or sweater, Darn Tough socks, and a necklace to keep the babies I lost close.”
Name: Hannah
Job: Ph.D. candidate in Rhetoric and Writing
Location: Austin
Style: “Like most grad students, I do a bit of everything: I teach a class for first-time teaching assistants, help run a lab, and write in the library. I also just built a solar-powered computer for my dissertation! My go-to is a flowy skirt and tee, and I get almost all my clothes pre-loved. It’s more affordable, and I love imagining the adventures they’ve have had before me. I recently started documenting my secondhand outfits on TikTok, and it’s been surprisingly joyful.”
Name: Kimmie
Job: Stay-at-home mom
Location: Southern California
Style: “I’m a stay-at-home mom to three boys — ages 8, 5, and 2 — so I describe my style as ‘mom-on-the-go.’ That means jeans, Birkenstocks or tennis shoes, a comfortable top, and a cardigan. Here, I’m walking with my kids in nature, and I love that you can see my two-year-old’s blurry head — he’s pretty attached to me and it warms my heart to see it.”
What do you wear to work? We’d love to hear
