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Stop saving your T-shirts for running errands over the weekend. When paired with the right pieces, you can totally take them out of the closet for a weekday 9 to 5.

Add a Cardi, Striped Pants, and Fun Flats

With a simple tuck, your tee-clad outfit will leave you feeling comfy but polished.

Joe Fresh V-Neck Slub Knit Tee, $12; Joe Fresh. Mango Textured Cotton Cardigan, $59.99; Mango. Golden by TNA Sven Pant, $85;Aritzia. J.Crew Colorblock Stacked Flats with Pom-Poms, $158; J.Crew.

Add a Denim Jacket, Pencil Skirt, and Printed Pumps

Swap a T-shirt for your standard silky blouse and a denim jacket for your blazer—your vibe will instantly go from stuffy to cool.

Z Supply The Pocket Tee, $34; Z Supply. Madewell The Oversized Jean Jacket, $128; Madewell. Zara Metallic Skirt, $39.90; Zara. Kate Spade Licorice Heels, $298; Kate Spade.

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Add a Spaghetti-Strap Dress and Tennis Shoes

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You can totally get away with wearing that spaghetti strap dress to the office—just layer a tee underneath it. (Shhh, this one is built into the dress!)

Topshop Two-In-One T-Shirt Midi Dress, $40; TopShop. Loeffler Randall Zora Perforated Sneaker, $295; Loeffler Randall.

Add a Shirt Dress and Espadrilles

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Layer in a nautical stripe and your simple shirtdress will be forever changed.

L.L.Bean French Sailor's Shirt, $29.95; L.L.Bean. Boden Denim Dress, $118; Boden. Soludos Leather Platform Gladiator Sandal, $89; Soludos.

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Add a Topcoat, Skinny Pants, and Heels

That pretty wrap coat is the statement-maker, so nobody will even know you've got a tee underneath.

H&M Jersey Top, $5.99; H&M. Oasis Lexi Short Sleeved Coat, $115; Oasis. Boohoo Arlette Slinky Luxe Relaxed Jogger, $20; Boohoo. Ann Taylor Carson Tassel Suede Pumps, $148; Ann Taylor.

Add Printed Pants and Wedges

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Tucking a henley-style T-shirt into these printed trousers will really let 'em shine; the wedges take your look from pajama party to envy of the office.

Uniqlo Women's Supima Cotton Henley Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt, $12.90; Uniqlo. French Connection Lala Palm Drape Wide Leg Trousers, $148; French Connection. Nine West Joker Open Toe Wedge Sandals, $89; Nine West.

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Add a Utility Jacket, Printed Midi Skirt, and Heels

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Tie a little knot in your tee so that it hits right where the top of the skirt is at your hip. It'll give your swingy skirt a more youthful and styled look.

Aerie Real Soft Tee, $19.95; Aerie. Abercrombie & Fitch Patterned Midi Skirt, $48; Abercrombie & Fitch. Hollister Shirt Jacket, $59.95; Hollister Co. Nina Originals Serena, $168; Nina.

Add a Vest, Flares, and Booties

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Casual Fridays just got a whole lot cooler with this T-shirt, vest, and flare combo.

American Eagle New York Graphic T-Shirt, $19.95; American Eagle. Dorothy Perkins Black Tie Sleeveless Jacket, $49; Dorothy Perkins. Gap Authentic 1969 Patch Pocket Flare Jeans, $69.95; Gap. Charming Charlie Brynn Peep Toe Booties, $39; Charming Charlie.

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Add a Midi Skirt and Pumps

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The softness of your favorite tee can offset the stiffness of a structured skirt.

Warehouse Sailor Stripe Tee, $28; Warehouse. Jonathan Simkhai Gingham Stretch-Knit Midi Skirt, $360; Net-a-Porter. Jamie Bow Pump, $329; Club Monaco.

Add a Silk Scarf and Loafers

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Spice up a basic T-shirt dress by tying a colorful silk scarf around your neck and throwing on some fancy menswear-inspired footwear.

T by Alexander Wang, $95; Net-a-Porter. Echo Colorblock Flower Silk Square Scarf, $85; Echo. Asos Mermaid Embellished Flat Shoes, $60; Asos.

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Add a Denim Skirt and Fringe Boots

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This is how you dress up your jeans-and-tee look with little to no effort.

River Island White Lace-Up Neck T-Shirt, $50; River Island. Madewell Denim Timeline Skirt, $88; Madewell. & Other Stories Fringe and Tassel Suede Boots, $245; & Other Stories.

Add a Textured Jacket, Leather Pants, and Heels

For days when a crisp button-down just won't cut it, your go-to shirt is the perfect replacement under a fun, textured jacket.

Joe Fresh Boyfriend Tee, $16; Joe Fresh. River Island White Embellished Boxy Jacket, $130; River Island. H&M Biker Leggings, $39.99; H&M. Express Faux Suede Thick Heeled Sandal, $79.90; Express.

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Add a Full Skirt and Lace-Up Flats

A full midi skirt paired with a cropped tee screams "Carrie Bradshaw does the office."

Zara Asymmetric Crop T-Shirt, $15.90; Zara. Babaton Barry Skirt, $110; Aritzia. Summit Karena Black Exotic Print Italian Leather Flat, $129; Zappos.

Add Culottes and Mules

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When tucked into bright, flouncy culottes, a graphic tee will give you the perfect boss-lady style.

Signorelli Bonjour Mon Amour, $39; Signorelli. J.Crew Cropped Wide-Leg Pull-On Pant, $168; J.Crew. White House Black Market Two-Piece Mules, $130; White House Black Market.

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Add an Eyelet Skirt and Slip-On Sneakers

Pair an edgy, cold-shoulder tee with a girly eyelet skirt for days when you can sneak out of the office at lunchtime to soak up some vitamin D.

Victoria's Secret Cold-Shoulder Top, $49.50; Victoria's Secret. Lands End Pleated Eyelet A-Line Skirt, $79; Lands End. Vans Checkerboard Slip-On, $47; Vans.

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Marla HorenbeinMarla Horenbein is the Assistant Fashion Editor at REDBOOK. She's thinks that sneaks are better than heels, is a beach bum, peanut butter lover, half marathon runner, and most important, a die hard New York Ranger fan.Watch Next