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Fall & Winter Office Outfits · Business Casual / Everyday Office · Fall / Winter

Black Cardigan for Work: Straight-Leg Trousers and Ballet Flats

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Woman taking a full-length mirror selfie in a bright bedroom wearing an open black chunky cardigan over a white tee tucked into black button-front trousers, with black ballet flats and small pearl studs.
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A chunky cardigan looks ready for the office when the layers underneath stay neat. A tucked white tee, straight black trousers and plain ballet flats give the roomy knit a clean outline.

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    VIISHOW chunky knit v-neck cardigan, black

    The chunky knit adds texture to a plain black-and-white office outfit. Leave it open so the tucked tee and trouser waistband give the roomy layer some definition.

    Fit: Use the brand’s bust and length measurements to choose your size.

    Fabric
    100% acrylic
    Care
    Machine wash cold; do not bleach; hang or line dry
    Closure
    Buttons
    Sizes
    S–3XL

    Brand specs as published on the Amazon listing, checked Oct 5, 2026.

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    JEKAOYI high-waist straight-leg trousers, black

    The high waist gives the white tee a clear place to tuck, while the straight leg balances the cardigan’s volume. The decorative front buttons add a little detail without bringing in another color.

    Fit: Check waist, hip and inseam measurements together; the published inseam varies by size.

    Fabric
    80% polyester, 20% spandex
    Care
    Hand or machine wash at low temperature
    Closure
    Button
    Sizes
    S–2XL
    Lengths
    S (28.7") · M (28.9") · L (29.1") · XL (29.5") · 2XL (29.9")

    Brand specs as published on the Amazon listing, checked Oct 5, 2026.

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    • $ JEKAOYI high-waist straight-leg trousers, black S (28.7"): pick your heightM (28.9"): pick your heightL (29.1"): pick your heightXL (29.5"): pick your height2XL (29.9"): pick your height

    An estimate, ±1 in: the brand's published inseam against the average leg length for your height (US Army ANSUR II body measurements, 1,986 women). Inseams as published by the brand on its Amazon listing, checked Oct 5, 2026.

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    Hash Bubbie round-toe ballet flats, black

    A plain black ballet flat carries the trouser color down to the floor and keeps the finish quiet. Its smooth upper sits neatly against the cardigan’s chunky texture.

    Fit: The brand recommends sizing up for wide feet or if you wear a half size.

    Upper
    PU faux leather
    Sole
    PVC
    Closure
    Slip-on
    Sizes
    5–11

    Brand specs as published on the Amazon listing, checked Oct 5, 2026.

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A chunky cardigan works for the office when the layers underneath give it some shape. Here, the white tee is tucked into high-waisted black trousers, leaving the waistband and front buttons visible between the open edges of the knit. Keep the cardigan open so its patch pockets and roomy sleeves frame that cleaner center. The straight trouser leg balances the volume on top, while plain black ballet flats carry the dark line through to the floor. Small pearl studs are enough to finish it; the texture already gives the outfit its detail.

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