6 Internship Outfit Ideas That Are Office-Approved and Still Cute

April 11, 2025

You got the internship (or first job—congrats!), and now it’s time for the real challenge: what to wear. Because “business casual” means totally different things depending on whether you're walking into a law office, a fashion showroom, or a hybrid startup that still uses Slack emojis unironically.

The good news? You don’t have to give up your personal style to look polished and professional. The key is balance—clean lines, elevated pieces, and a few subtle trends that show you know what you’re doing. These 6 outfit formulas work in real offices, feel like you, and can all be personalized using an AI personal stylist like LookSky.

1. The Cool-Girl Trousers + Crop Blazer Combo

This is the modern answer to the pantsuit. Tailored but fresh, it works for creative offices, marketing gigs, and anywhere you want to look “in the know.”

Wear it with:

• High-waisted pleated trousers (bonus for fun color or pinstripes)

• Cropped structured blazer or boxy button-up

• Loafers, slingbacks, or platform sneakers

• Gold earrings and a slick bun or braid

Best for: Hourglass, rectangle, or long torso shapes—it balances proportions and adds polish without being stuffy.

Use this Fit Finder Prompt: : Ask Skylar to find 'cropped blazers in a neutral color under $50.00' or 'high-waisted, wide-legged classic pants in black under $50.00'

Woman in navy cropped blazer and striped wide-leg pants

Woman in black blazer and grey pinstripe pants outside office

1. The Elevated Midi-Skirt Moment

Woman in white t-shirt and dark brown pencil skirt

3. The Gen Z Business Casual Uniform

This is for when you don’t want to wear a full suit but still want to look like you have it together.

Wear it with:

• Tucked-in white tee or fitted knit top

• Black or khaki wide-leg trousers

• Oversized blazer

• Clean sneakers or loafers

• Hair claw or headband for polish

Best for: Most body types—it’s a versatile silhouette that reads chill but intentional.

Use this Fit Finder Prompt: : Ask Skylar to find a 'classic white tee for under $45' or 'oversized blazer in black under $50'

Woman in oversized blue blazer with black trousers and white t-shirt

Woman in grey oversized blazer and wide-leg black trousers

1. The Soft Suit (aka Professional but Pretty)

2. Matching vest + pants

3. The Casual Friday Remix

Woman in cream polo shirt, black cardigan and jeans

Woman in ivory t-shirt and black wide-leg trousers walking in office

Office Fit Survival Tips

• Tailor when in doubt: Even $10 tweaks make a $40 outfit look like $200.

• Buy pieces that mix and match: A few trousers + blazers = infinite combos.

• Skip the corporate cosplay: If it doesn’t feel like you, it’s not the one.

• Let LookSky help you plan: You’re not expected to magically know what works. Your AI stylist is literally built for this.

Ready to Dress Like a Pro Without Losing Your Style?

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