Spring Workwear Capsule Series: Ivory Pants

If you want to add a pair of light pants to your spring and summer work wardrobe – the pair I’ve included in the spring workwear capsule is the best of the best (in my humble opinion). I also included these pants last year for my spring capsule. These crepe pants are fully lined so they aren’t see-through and they don’t wrinkle easily. Light pants can be very unforgiving, but the lining added to this pair makes them magic. I’ve styled then eight different ways for the capsule.

You can find the full spring workwear capsule wardrobe here.

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If you want a full suit, there is also a matching blazer that I love. If you prefer wide leg instead of ankle, this crepe pair from LOFT can be worn with flats.

Spring Workwear Capsule Series: Ivory Pants

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.

Workwear is the most popular topic on my blog, but it’s also the most broad. I take all of your requests and occupations into account when I create outfit ideas but it’s difficult to nail each one with one post. So I tend to go with business casual overall and add ideas with jeans for those who can wear them. My hope is that I can offer up ideas for most people and build foundations that can be adjusted to your specific needs.

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Capsule Items (included in the outfits)

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.

Navy Blazer Petite 00

I included the Helena blazer from J.Crew in other colors in my fall and winter capsule. The blazer has a perfect petite fit and the quality is unmatched. This blazer is a great length through the sleeves, fits me well through the shoulders and has a polished modern fit. I went with navy for a spring update, but you could also create these outfits with the camel or black option I used in the fall and winter capsule. The blazer is true to size but runs slim through the shoulders.

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.

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.