***Please note that this How To Wear Lilly Pulitzer At Work (From A Former Corporate Girly!) guide will be updated and recirculated periodically to reflect the most up-to-date information. This shopping guide was most recently updated as of August 2026.***
During my latter years of college and pre-workforce days, the idea that Lilly Pulitzer attire was not meant to be worn in the workplace was very much emphasized. Unless you worked at a Lilly Pulitzer boutique and had a business casual dress code, the idea that you are to wear bright and colorful attire such as the likes of Lilly Pulitzer felt very taboo. Well, that idea of wearing Lilly Pulitzer in the workplace felt very taboo to those that were around me. However, ever since I’ve been in the workforce since July 2021, I have seen the benefits to embracing one’s personal style in the workplace *even* if that consists of bright colors and wearing Lilly Pulitzer at work.
This guide will focus on how to wear Lilly Pulitzer at work (from a former corporate employee’s perspective!).
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How To Wear Lilly Pulitzer At Work
Believe it or there are several different ways to wear Lilly Pulitzer at work! From my personal experience, it was really fun to style several outfits for the office within the parameters of a business/business casual dress code. Below, I have listed my personal tips for how to wear Lilly Pulizer at work:
- Let your Lilly Pulitzer do all of the shining! Lilly Pulitzer pieces are primarily bright. Try to make the Lilly Pulitzer pieces that you wear the biggest statement of your outfit. And pair it with neutral/Navy separates.
- Invest in a go-to pair or a few pairs of flats for the office to wear with your Lilly Pulitzer and your work wear rotation. Tan, white, black/white, or even a blush Pink/rose gold will certainly do the trick!
- As for jewelry, I recommend investing in a few dainty, simple pieces that embody your personal style. I always suggest styling a pair of stud earrings for the office. Personally, I love Kendra Scott’s pieces!
- For cooler office air conditioned rooms or cooler days outside, I recommend packing a solid cardigan or wearing a solid blazer, lady cardigan (which has become popular!), or trench coat to the office.
- Most importantly, don’t be afraid to HAVE FUN and always be true to you!!!
What Lilly Pulitzer To Wear At Work
From my days as a corporate girly: Yes, there have been several occasions that I’ve worn Lilly Pulitzer to the office. I do have a few favorite pieces that I adore specifically for those workday occasions. My favorite go-to Lilly Pulitzer workwear piece is the Elsa top, which I have worn for company promotional events and videos (and gotten several compliments on from women in my own company’s leadership, too!). At the same time, I adore wearing a Lilly Pulitzer printed dress (not too revealing) with a pair of neutral flats/heels, a cardigan/blazer, and accessories, too. In fact, I’ve worn a bright pink Lilly Pulitzer shift for my company headshot! Needless to say, I’m a firm believer that if styled appropriately for your office’s dress code, you can wear Lilly Pulitzer to the office.
In fact, Lilly Pulitzer has a Work Clothes section on their website that has the most up-to-date pieces fit for the office! Shop Lilly Pulitzer work clothes here.
What To Wear With Lilly Pulitzer At Work
As someone who tended to wear LOTS of Lilly Pulitzer at work during my corporate girly days, I always air on the side of styling neutral/solid pieces when wearing my favorite resort wear brand. I suggest investing in a few versatile pieces you can wear often, especially when styling vibrant Lilly Pulitzer pieces. My go-to work bag is a Barrington Gifts personalized tote and my go-to work shoes are Tory Burch Minnie flats.
Wrap-Up:
From company-sponsored conferences to company videos, events, and symposiums when I was working in corporate, Lilly Pulitzer has truly been the one constant within my wardrobe at each occasion. Unlike my fears of having to reevaluate my love of Lilly Pulitzer and desires for entering the corporate world post-graduation from college, I am so glad that those fears have since been debunked. If only 21 year old Katie could see herself during those days!!
XOXO – Katie <3
Before I get into the meat of this Shopping Guide, I will note that Lilly Pulitzer currently has an ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn, PB Teen, and Pottery Barn Kids where bedding and other home decor items are sold. In addition to the brand’s ongoing collaboration with Pottery Barn and their sister brands, the Preppy Resort wear brand sells their own home decor items focused on hosting, stationary, and drink ware. Now, HAPPY SHOPPING!!!
