What to Wear to Work This Fall
Fashion editor: Sandra Slusarczyk
Photo courtesy of Acielle/Styledumonde.com
The symbolic end of summer means it’s time to tuck away the casual cutoffs and twirly sundresses that got us through. Sad, we know—but that doesn’t mean you have to be all business from here on out. Below, four fresh-feeling (and occasionally colorful) styling strategies to breathe life into your 9-to-5 looks.
Suit Up
Put on a chic power suit or style the separates with other pieces to strike a balance that feels less formal. Here, a pale-blue puff-sleeve top and a gleamy necklace freshen up a pair of cigarette pants.
Alternatively, you could update classic wide-legs with a tonal cardigan (notice how the gold buttons pick up on the elegant timepiece), thick-rimmed glasses, and sleek flats.
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Play with Print
A button-up—with its pointed collar, button placket, and neat cuffs—is a corporate classic. So is a pleated skirt. Victoria Beckham brings both to life with this retro-looking geometric print.
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Finish the look with luxe earrings, a slouchy suede carryall, and clean white sneakers.
Mix in Color
Our fashion team tells us that eye-catching colors—pink and yellow in particular—are going to be big this fall. Ground a punchy sweater with sandy wide-legs, then dab on this (highly blendable, easy-to-use) coral cheek stain for a pretty, natural-looking flush.
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Can’t commit to brights? Opt for muted shades of jade, burgundy, or glacier blue.
Try Texture
Contrasting textures can make any outfit look (and feel) fresh. When the weather permits, team a supple leather skirt with crisp cotton shirting and a cloud-soft cardigan. Tall buttery boots and a matching belt tie in perfectly.
Finishing Touches
A zippered pouch to organize your work tote, a cozy knit to keep at your desk, noise-canceling headphones for heads-down time—these are the nice-to-haves we’re bringing with us.
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