5 Best Places to Shop for Business-Casual Attire This Internship Semester
A few years ago, we used to dread wearing business-casual attire, but fashion trends (such as dress pants as everyday wear) have made it so much easier to be stylish. Honestly, because of these trends, the internship semester has gotten a lot more fun, and it's now an excuse to trade in those sweatsuits you'd throw on to go to class for something more exciting.
The summer internship season may have already started, but that doesn't mean it's too late to fill out the rest of your business-casual closet. Keep reading to see the best stores to shop for last-minute staples.
Aritzia
Aritzia should be At the top of everyone's lists.
The fashion-forward brand describes itself as "Everyday Luxury," helmed by simple but timeless and elegant pieces that will last you for years. This semester, add the Babaton Sculpt Knit Square Tank or Wilfred Effortless Pant to your rotation. These items can easily be re-worn every season, and the neutral swatches mean they will be easy to style with a variety of colors.
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Princess Polly
Of all the brands on this list, Princess Polly has the most youthful selection.
The brand began in 2010 to provide fashion that was both trendy and high-quality with great customer service. Today, Princess Polly has expanded internationally and worked to make their clothes sustainable. They offer hundreds of items, but get started with this Chrisley Shirt and these Lawrence Boots.
Cider
If you love Asian-inspired fashion, you need to start shopping at Cider.
Fenco Lin and Yu Oppel founded Cider in 2020 to offer fashion that is "bubbly, sweet and has the right amount of sass" and use streetwear trends from New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Seoul to create uniquely worldly products. Cider has affordable, reusable pieces that can be dressed up or down, like this Rosette Asymmetrical Cut Out Top and this Ruffle Hem Mesh Maxi Skirt.
Madewell
Characterized by a lot of denim and linen, Madewell has always been the perfect blend of vintage and modern.
Within their catalog, you'll simultaneously find '70s-inspired tanks and tees but also dresses with unique, trendy silhouettes. The items tend to lean more dressy, but that makes them the perfect store to shop for clothes this internship season. We've already put this Denim Maxi Skirt and Oversized Shirt into our cart.
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UNIQLO
Looking for basics? UNIQLO's got you covered.
This Japan-based brand is known for its minimalistic fashion, which means, like Cider, each item will be easy to style, and you can make two different outfits using their clothes that have completely different vibes. And that has been our ultimate secret to balling on a budget. We recommend this Linen Blend Short-Sleeve Romper or these Wide Straight Cargo Pants.
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