{"id":3000077003,"date":"2025-01-13T14:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000077003"},"modified":"2026-02-13T09:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:12:11","slug":"whats-your-hybrid-workwear-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/whats-your-hybrid-workwear-style","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s your hybrid workwear style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yes, you read that right. What\u2019s your hybrid workwear style\u2014which one<\/em> of many? If you\u2019re old enough to remember 90s and 2000s sitcoms\u2014or to have worked an office job during those times\u2014you surely know that power suits, ties, well-ironed shirts, and pencil skirts were the<\/em> wardrobe staples for the office. Honestly, the entire history of office work abounds with rigid, formal attires that some liked while others struggled with all the way to retirement. Of course, there might have been room for other fashion sensibilities, but it often came with unfortunate labels, such as being frivolous, unambitious, or even vulgar. Luckily, we\u2019re way over that now, and we have the hybrid work model<\/a> to thank for. But what are hybrid work clothes, and how do you know which one is for you? Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is workwear?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, workwear is two things: the selection of clothes you wear at work and the style that makes those clothes recognizable as \u201cwork gear.\u201d Today, what you will see under the label of workwear is still professional, yet more comfortable. Think casual jackets or suits that give your outfit a sense of structure without making you feel like you\u2019re wearing a corset. Similarly, shirts are still popular but more varied\u2014they could be different colors and materials, with cotton and various kinds of soft, elastic polyesters dominating the scene. Shoes are probably the most polarizing part of workwear: sneakers, boots, and other versatile footwear are slowly replacing traditional suede shoes or moderate to high heels. The key takeaway is to stay professional, but with a modern, leisurely twist\u2014something we mostly learned from Gen Z<\/a> workwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there a dress code for hybrid work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes and no<\/a>. In many ways, post-pandemic dressing finally made its way out of our kitchens, bedrooms, and makeshift home offices. We might not go to work wearing fancy jackets paired with the pajama pants the camera doesn\u2019t catch during the Zoom call. However, we might go for a pair of jeans or some bamboo trousers instead of the more formal shapes and materials like tweed or wool. Remember the sneakers we mentioned earlier? Yeah, might as well choose them to go with the fit. Most companies won\u2019t require you to dress in a suit during the office days in your hybrid schedule\u2014quite the opposite. If you walk into a random office right now, chances are you\u2019ll see people wearing relatively leisurely clothing, each with a style that works for them in terms of body shape, age, color preferences, and so on. Just like hybrid work itself<\/a>, fashion means something different for everyone. Thus, the best name for the dress code would probably be something easy to interpret in various ways, such as casual chic.<\/p>\n\n\n