Sophie's Kmart 2025 Workwear Capsule For Under $350

 

There are any number of reasons that you'd want to update your workwear wardrobe. Perhaps you need a wardrobe refresh, have gained or lost weight, been out of the workforce for a while, making the switch from WFH back to the office, or moving from the blue collar world to the white collar one.

It's not always practical or affordable to purchase everything from a less fast fashion-y brand, or at the op shop, as much as we'd like. Especially with limited time, and a limited budget.

Here is my affordable, accessible Kmart workwear capsule for under $350, which, at the time of publication, was available at the prices I've listed below. I've kept the colour palette neutral (with a splash of leopard print to keep it fun!) for simplicity's sake, and for maximum mix and matchability. 

I've also added two sets of jewellery - in silver and gold, to match your cool or warm undertones.

Goes without saying, it's absolutely not necessary to rush out and buy every piece, if you've already got a serviceable version hanging in your closet already. Use this capsule as inspiration, or a starting point, for your own workwear capsule.

Here are the pieces:

Clothing

• Short Sleeve Belted Midi Dress - $35 in black
  
• Relaxed Blazer - $38 in black
• Tailored Pants - $25 in black
• Linen Blend Maxi Skirt - $25 in leopard
  
• Pocket Textured Cardigan - $30 in oatmeal
• Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt - $25 in white 
• Long Sleeve Boyfriend Shirt - $20 in grey stripe
• Short Sleeve Elevated T-shirt - $15 in snow stripe
• Short Sleeve True Knit Fitted T-shirt - $15 in taupe

TOTAL = $ 228

Accessories 

• Mid Heel Court Shoes - $16 in black
• Saddle Loafer Flats - $20 in beige 
• Large City Tote Bag  - $22 in black
• Slouchy Shoulder Bag - $18 in tan 
• Double D Belt - $8 x 2 in black and beige
• 3 Pack Statement Stud Earrings - $5 x 2 in gold and silver 
• Intricate Chain Necklace - $6 x 2 in gold and silver 

TOTAL = $114

Bonus

• Oxx Cosmetics Matte Lipstick - $2 in Apple
• Oxx Cosmetics Nail Polish - $2.50 in Scarlett

GRAND TOTAL = $346.50 

 

So how many outfit combinations can you create? I haven't run this through a combination calculator, but here are a few sample looks you can create, to get you started:

Monochromatic Look = Dress + Belt + Pumps + Blazer + Bag + Gold Accessories

 Leopard Look = Top + Skirt + Cardigan + Loafers + Bag + Gold Accessories

 

 

 

Sporty Look = Blazer + Pants + Tee + Belt + Loafers + Bag + Silver Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

Let me know how you go!