Style

PRADA Sweater, Prada, $980; ELLERY Kool Aid Pants, Ellery, $1,295; CARTIER Tank Louis Cartier Watch, Cartier, $9,900

Dress Like a Boss

By definition, power dressing is whatever you want it to be, which more often than not means breaking a few rules: Statement separates that turn the concept of his-for-her dressing on its head, deeply romantic silhouettes punctuated by exaggerated proportions, and traditional office wear rendered in surprising fabrics and hues. Below, the workhorses of your work wardrobe.

STELLA MCCARTNEY Ink Blazer, goop, $1,325; STELLA MCCARTNEY Ruffle Shirt, goop, $665; MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Cropped Carrot Trouser, goop, $750; GRACE LEE Demi Globe Ring, goop, $930
PRADA Sweater, Prada, $980; ELLERY Kool Aid PANTS, Ellery, $1,295; LAURENCE DACADE Peter Boot, goop, $868
The unexpectedly successful pairing of a hyper-textured pullover and extra-wide plaid culottes is proof positive that more is more.
NILI LOTAN Classon Jacket, goop, $925; GOOP LABEL Katherine Tailored Pant, goop, $425; ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Clarita Heel Sandal, goop, $595; CARTIER Tank Louis Cartier Watch, Cartier, $9,990; GRACE LEE Symm Beaded Ring, goop, $355
ROCHAS LANDSBURY Blazer, goop, $1,520; ROCHAS LUCY CAMICA & SOTTO TOP, goop, $1,003; PRADA, Pants, Prada, $980; PRADA Mary Jane Pump, Prada, $990

Seemingly mismatched separates—tweed jacket, silk blouse, corduroy pants—add up to a perfect non-traditional suit.
GOOP LABEL Geraldine Wool Blazer, goop, $595; MONROW X GOOP Wide Rib Tank, goop, $60; NILI LOTAN Inez Pants, goop, $750; TIFFANY & CO Tiffany Hardwear Link Bracelet, Tiffany, $6,000; TIFFANY & CO Tiffany Hardwear Link Bracelet, Tiffany, $2,750
CHANEL F/W 2017 Look 36 Blouse, Chanel, $1,700; PRADA Skirt, Prada, $1,560
STELLA MCCARTNEY Mud Coat, goop, $2,450; GOLDSIGN The Rib Turtleneck, Goldsign, $198; DIOR Pants, Dior, $1,700; DIOR Amour Pumps, Dior, $890
Historically kept prim and proper, here, the ubiquitous trench coat is upgraded with a voluminous cut and (vegan) suede.
LEMAIRE Foulard Sweater, goop, $790; PRADA Skirt, Prada, $1,560; PRADA Shoes, Prada, $990; PRADA Etiquette Bag, Prada, $1,600
With its dramatic ruffle hem and outerwear-like fabrication, this pencil skirt calls for a low-key, minimal pullover up top.
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER, Calvin Klein, $1,895; CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC CLASSIC STRAIGHT-LEG PANT, Calvin Klein, $895

A menswear-inspired suit that’s cut just so to carve out a feminine waist and help legs look miles long.
GOOP LABEL Long Sleeve Jenny Ribbed Tee, goop,$375; SACAI Wool Skirt Sacai, $1,035; RUPERT SANDERSON Tacity Boots, goop, $1,235; ROBERT CLERGERIE Melliexs Bag, goop, $550
PRADA Sweater Prada, $640; MARTIN GRANT High Waisted Bermuda MARTIN GRANT High Waisted Bermuda, $2,843; RUPERT SANDERSON Tacity Boots, goop, $1,235; PRADA Etiquette Bag Prada, $1,600

Photographer: Hans Neumann
Fashion Director: Laurie Trott
Set Designer: Hans Mahawaral
Hair Stylist: John Ruidant
Makeup Artist: Charlotte Day
Model: Olivia Jansing

GET THE LOOK

You may also like