’70s Classics
A nod to the past is making office wear a blast.
Looking professional should be stylish, not stodgy!
Tie-neck blouses and high-waisted skirts and pants are backand as cool as ever.
Tone down an up-to-there front slit with menswear-style shoes and socks.
Top, M Missoni, $565.
Skirt, Stella McCartney, $695.
Hat, Lola Hats, $280.
Earrings, Gucci, $2,100.
Bag, Chanel, $2,900.
Socks, Falke, $36.
Plus, it goes with most of the shoes and bags you already own!
If there’s a trend everyone can pull off, it’s this one.
Pretty much any mix of black and white solid separates works.
Or add a new graphic print.
Dress, $1,950, and sunglasses, $275, Marc Jacobs.
Gloves, Portolano Products, $180.
Bag, Tory Burch, $625.
Shoes, Bettye Muller, $385
Layered Patterns
Clashing is in!
The souped-up look of assorted prints lets your free spirit soar.
Multiple prints make for a rich look the way a mix of textures does, but without the bulk.
To help eyes take in the whole view, stick to varying shades of three colors or fewer.
Or put together pieces from only one designer’s line.
On days of crazy confidence, add a bold necklace, but keep the jewelry to that one piece.
Then balance the ensemble with a simple bag and shoes.
Blazer, $796, top, $557, and skirt, $451, Suno.
Necklace, Sequin, $250.
Get ready for the compliments!
Cherry, ruby, raspberryconsider your red of choice insurance against bad days.
you’re free to’t help but feel energized by such a cheery color!
Bag, J.Crew, $178.
There’s nothing old-fashioned about today’s lacy styles.
Want to play up your funky side?
Wear a bright layer underneath.
Dress, Asos, $170.
Wide bangles, Chanel, $825 to $1,250 each.
Step aside, boring black trousers!
Pants, $338, and top, $398, Jill Stuart.
Sunglasses, D&G Sunglasses, $160.
Cuff, Paige Novick, $563.
Bag, Tod’s, $1,295.
When you’re trying the head-to-toe gray trend, mix several shades.
Black can’t do that!
Dress, Calvin Klein Collection, $2,495.
Cuff, Robert Lee Morris, $550.
Bag, Calvin Klein, $188.
Was itMad Menthat brought back this style?
It makes everyone look pretty!
Bright tweeds, nontraditional plaids and contemporary cuts do away with any quiet-and-retiring vibe.
In addition to skirt suits, you’ll see plenty of tailored dresses and skirts featuring demure lengths.
Jacket, $1,920, sweater, $635, and skirt, $795, Alberta Ferretti.
Bag, Marc Jacobs, $1,295
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