2025 Spring Workwear Capsule Wardrobe Series: Navy Pants

I styled the navy ankle pants from the capsule wardrobe into six different outfits four different outfits (six if you count the two I styled with a coat).

You can find the full spring workwear capsule wardrobe here.

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My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.

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Capsule Items (in this post)

Cashmere T-Shirt XS in oatmeal

I chose a cashmere t-shirt from Quince for the capsule, but this cotton option from J. Crew Factory is a little bit less expensive and easier to care for than the Quince sweater. I could go with either one, I think it just comes down to material preference. They are both similar in color, the Quince sweater I’m wearing is oatmeal and the J. Crew Factory option is heather mushroom. For sizing reference, I’m wearing the Quince sweater in XS and wear the J.Crew Factory sweater in XXS.

Green Sweater XXS

Short sleeve sweaters offer up a polished look without being too warm outdoors. The green one I chose is from Abercrombie. It is thick and textured and I love the soft green. If you prefer a slimmer sweater, I would choose an option from Quince or J.Crew Factory that I linked above. To note – this sweater will layer, but if your blazer is well fitted, it was tricky to tuck the sleeves into.

Floral Cardigan Petite XXS

To add a little interest, I included a floral cardigan. This cardigan is lightweight and thin so it can be worn tucked in or untucked. It’s also a great top layer (although I failed to style any of the outfits that way). It has a slim fit, that I find to be overall true to size.

Striped Vest XXS

A vest is another piece that can be worn as a stand alone but also layers well. Although the vest looks great worn casually all by itself, I didn’t feel like it was appropriate to style it that way for work so I mostly used it as a base layer under a blazer and as a topper with a button down. You could also layer it open over the long sleeve white top and as a layer under the white cropped cardigan. You can use this piece in your casual wardrobe with jeans, shorts, and skirts.

White Button Down Top XXS

You can find a button-down top around every corner, but they are not all created equal. I’ve tried enough of them to know. I chose this oxford option for the capsule because in my search for a perfect white button down, this one feels pretty perfect to me. I like it because it’s thicker, so it isn’t see-through, and the material doesn’t wrinkle as easily as some of the other tops I’ve tried. It has a close fit but I consider it to be true to size (if you’re petite). It doesn’t come in petite sizing, but the regular fit in XXS is perfect for me, sleeves and all.

White T-Shirt Petite XXS

I chose this top because it is thick and has a polished fit. It’s a great base layer, but it can also be worn all by itself. It has a little bit of stretch to it and is overall true to size.

White Cardigan XXS

I chose this white cardigan because it’s polished and versatile. It is thick, so it’s a layer that will keep you warm if you need it. Although it’s not petite it has a great fit, even through the sleeves. You can wear it as a base under the blazers, on its own and also as a topper.

Sage Blazer Petite 00

This blazer is relaxed and lightweight. To me, this blazer looks different online that it actually is in person. For that reason it was almost a return for me when I first bought it. The fabric is not structured, it’s very lightweight and has a little bit of drape to it. I ultimately kept it once I got over myself because I found that I loved it – even if it wasn’t what I expected from the photos. The color is soft and beautiful and because the sleeves are lightweight, they’re easy to wear pushed back. To note, this blazer is true to size, but the sleeves are a little bit long on me, so I need to cuff them or push them back.

Linen Blazer Petite 00

This blazer is very similar to the navy blazer, but is a slightly different fit. It is also from J.Crew so it has the same perfect petite fit. This blazer is linen, but is tightly knit so it wrinkles, but doesn’t wrinkle as heavily as some of my other linen pieces. I included it because I love the soft color (I’m wearing it in Flax Ivory) and love that it can dressed up and worn casually. It’s a piece that can work through many seasons as well.

Navy Ankle Pants Petite 00

I chose a pair of navy ankle pants from Ann Taylor for the capsule. I chose these pants because I like the length (25″ in petite) and the slim leg. I find them to be true to size, but like some reviewers mentioned they’re a little bit roomy through the waist. I also note that they stretch some with wear so you may want to size down for a fit that will stay through the day. For a less expensive option I recommend the Pixie Straight Pants from Old Navy. After my winter capsule I had many requests for pants that were not wide-leg since I went all wide-leg in that capsule. With that said, if you love a wide leg, the navy pair I included in the winter capsule will pair beautifully with these outfits. The blue pants I styled in this post will also pair well with these outfits. They are crepe so they don’t wrinkle easily and they also have a matching blazer, as seen in this previous capsule style post from last season.

Trench Coat petite 00

For a classic trench coat, the Icon Trench Coat from J.Crew is my top pick. If you’re a frequent reader of my blog – that’s not the first time I’ve told you that. The jacket is well proportioned for petites. It fits well through the shoulders and sleeves and isn’t too long and overwhelming in overall length. The hood is optional and the fabric is water resistant – so this one also works in light rain. I wear the jacket in my true size but it does run a little slim through the arms so you may want to size up if you prefer more room there.