Casual Friday… oh, how I love thee. And I lovest thou more when you closeth early.

In my workplace — not really known for formal office dress to begin with — the differentiator between everyday and “Casual Friday” is that jeans — oh, jeans! — are gloriously permitted. And while some may take that to mean pulling on old comfies is appropriate, I merely look at it as a time to sport denim in a way that is still polished and professional.

So start with a nice dark wash trouser jean, I say… maybe like this:

Then top with a rich colored sweater (cashmere always looks and feels great) and a tweedy blazer to keep it a little bit professional:

And then some polished accessories like these super cute shoes, and of course a weekender bag to head out early to start the weekend:

What’s your best casual Friday look? Any co-workers putting together truly awful casual Friday get-ups? Do tell! The cattier the better!!