Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, September 20071/95There is nothing extraneous about the modern suit. Its strength lies in restraint: cropped, slim pants, streamlined skirts, and fine fabrics left unembellished.
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw4/95Burberry disconnected lapel tailored jacket, $1,595, and straight leg trouser, $750
For information: burberry.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw5/95Twenty8Twelve Austin blazer, $499
shopbop.comTwenty8Twelve Melba skirt, $259
For information: nordstrom.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw6/95Theyskens’ Theory Jomas Fomment blazer in Dark Calla, $695
For information: theory.comTheyskens’ Theory Ginta Fomment jumpsuit in Dark Calla, $795
theory.com
Photo: Courtesy of mytheresa.com7/95Carven crepe double-breasted jacket, $648
mytheresa.comCarven A-line skirt, $366
mytheresa.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw8/95Erdem tailored jacket in Venice Swirl, $2,225, and Esmeralda trousers, $990
For information: erdem.co.uk
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw9/95Nina Ricci silk jacket, $2,750
Barneys New York, 212.826.8900Nina Ricci silk-faille pencil skirt, $1,050
For information: neimanmarcus.com
Photographed by David Sims, Vogue, September 201211/95Regardless of the methodical madness that may be contained within, on the outside, the best bags to tote to the office are polished, structured, and minimal, accented by graphic color or hardware.
Photo: Courtesy of Derek Lam; Courtesy of BCBG MaxAzria; Courtey of Devi Kroell12/95Clockwise from left to right:
Derek Lam Francis bag, $990
dereklam.comBCBG MaxAzria Andrea Satchel, $498
bcbg.comDevi Kroell envelope bag, $2,250
Devi Kroell, NYC, 212.644.4499
Photo: Courtesy of Proenza Schouler; Courtesy of piperlime.com; Courtesy of luisaviaroma.com13/95Clockwise from left to right:
Proenza Schouler Toshi bag, $2,375
proenzaschouler.comZ Spoke Zac Posen Eartha top-handle satchel, $495
piperlime.comGiorgio Armani top handle bag, $1,480
luisaviaroma.com
Photo: Courtesy of Coach; Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com; Courtesy of Rag & Bone14/95Clockwise from left to right:
Coach Bleecker painted striped portfolio, $218
For information: coach.comMarc Jacobs color-block pouch bag, $595
saksfifthavenue.comProenza Schouler Chieko woven-leather clutch, $585
For information: net-a-porter.comRag & Bone zip pouch, $290
Rag & Bone, NYC, 212.219.2204
Photo: Courtesy of Alexander Wang; Courtesy of Zara; Courtesy of The Row15/95From left to right:
Alexander Wang small Lizard Liner in Oxblood, $725
alexanderwang.comZara Combined shopper, $80
zara.comThe Row flat tote bag, $2,600
Adresse Philadelphia, 215.985.3161
Photo: Courtesy of Fendi; Courtesy of Tory Burch; Courtesy of Jason Wu16/95Clockwise from left to right:
Fendi green wool bag, $1,850
Fendi, NYC, 212.759.4646Tory Burch Penelope tote, $650
toryburch.comJason Wu Jourdan backpack, $1,740
For information: neimanmarcus.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Courtesy of Jerome Dreyfuss; Courtesy of Christian Louboutin; Marko MacPherson17/95Clockwise from top left to right:
Jerome Dreyfuss leopard clutch, $245
For information: thecorner.comChristian Louboutin Farida messenger, $1,995
For information: christianlouboutin.comWren + CVtote in leopard, $290
clarevivier.com
Photo: Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Reed Krakoff; Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo18/95Clockwise from top left to right: The Row Flat Tote messenger, $2,900
barneys.comReed Krakoff standard mini shoulder in fuchsia leather, $590
reedkrakoff.comSalvatore Ferragamo black calfskin shoulder bag, $1,590
ferragamo.com
Photo: Courtesy of Diane von Furstenberg; Courtesy of Prada; Courtesy of Vince Camuto19/95Clockwise from left to right:
Diane von Furstenberg Harper Connect handbag, $745
dvf.comPrada Saffiano leather iPad case, $450
For information: prada.comVince Camuto Katie tablet bag, $128
For information: vincecamuto.com
Photo: (from top) Marko MacPherson; Courtesy of Fendi; Courtesy of Givenchy20/95From top to bottom:
Narciso Rodriguez bag, $1,250
Barneys New York, 212.826.8900Fendi leather-and-snakeskin envelope clutch, $920
Fendi, NYC, 212.759.4646Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci croc-stamped Antigona envelope clutch, $1,280
barneys.com
Photo: Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman; Courtesy of BCBG; Courtesy of Barneys New York21/95Clockwise from top left to right:
Lanvin Moon River patent bowler bag, $1,690
bergdorfgoodman.comBCBG MaxAzria Edie duffel bag, $368
bcbg.comTila March Nina Boston duffel, $835
barneys.com
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, February 200722/95Whether vibrantly hued with peplum detail or sporty and graphic, the sheath—with its clean, flattering lines—is the perfect one-piece solution for 9-to-5 (or 8-to-8) dressing.
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw23/95Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation two-tone ponte dress, $64
kohls.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw25/95Tommy Hilfiger belted dress, $798
Tommy Hilfiger, NYC, 212.223.1824
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw26/95Calvin Klein color-block dress, $134
Lord & Taylor, NYC, 212.391.3344
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw27/95Jonathan Saunders Helen dress, $912
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw28/95Proenza Schouler tweed chiffon dress, $1,850
Proenza Schouler, NYC, 212.585.3200
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw29/95The Row pique jersey dress in Marigold, $2,090
For information: neimanmarcus.com
Photo: Tim Hout | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw30/95Derek Lam Adobe Safari dress, $1,890
Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212.753.4000
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw31/95Theory Parnella Galatia dress in Auburn Smoke, $775
Theory, NYC, 212.524.6790
Photo: Courtesy of farfetch.com34/95Stella McCartney stretch-jersey pencil dress, $1,015
farfetch.com
Photographed by Raymond Meier, Vogue, May 201135/95In a season of standout flats, the shoe you wear to work and the shoe you wear at work needn’t look so different.
Photo: Courtesy of Tory Burch; Courtesy of Gucci36/95Tory Burch Everly pump, $425
toryburch.comGucci Cambridge Brogue lace-up oxford, $695
gucci.com
Photo: Courtesy of Zara; Courtesy of shopbop.com37/95Zara Vamp shoe, $80
zara.comPour La Victoire Astrid suede flat, $218
shopbop.com
Photo: Courtesy of Stella McCartney; Courtesy of Bloomingdales38/95Stella McCartney Kaiman faux crocodile platform pump, $780
Stella McCartney, NYC, 212.255.1556Pour La Victoire Rissa loafer with tassels, $240
bloomingdales.com
Photo: Courtesy of mytheresa.com; Courtesy of Joie39/95Tabitha Simmons print silk pump, $910
mytheresa.comJoie Day Dreaming flat, $175
joie.com
Photo: Courtesy of Céline; Courtesy of Topshop40/95Céline pointy silhouette toe-cap pump, $750
Céline, NYC, 212.535.3703Topshop Melanie patent pointed shoe, $60
topshop.com
Photo: Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim41/95Proenza Schouler speckled loafer platform pump, $1,055
barneys.com3.1 Phillip Lim Nancy oxford flat, $425
31philliplim.com
Photo: Courtesy of mytheresa.com; Courtesy of Cole Haan42/95Jil Sander Helmut boxcalf leather slingback, $494
mytheresa.comCole Haan Skylar oxford in Blazer Blue Mirrored Metallic, $268
colehaan.com
Photo: Courtesy of Ann Taylor; Courtesy of Marni43/95Ann Taylor Parker leather platform heel, $198
anntaylor.comMarni black lace-up shoe, $685
marni.com
Photo: Courtesy of Proenza Schouler; Courtesy of Kate Spade44/95Proenza Schouler metallic kitten-heel pump, $649
mytheresa.comKate Spade Eddie flat, $228
katespade.com
Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Choo; Courtesy of Barneys New York45/95Jimmy Choo Taffy heel, $695
For information: jimmychoo.comManolo Blahnik Totitamary flat, $735
barneys.com
Photo: Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Sperry Top-Sider46/95Rochas colorblock peep-toe oxford wedge, $1,075
barneys.comSperry Top-Sider Ashbury oxford in Cordovan, $108
sperrytopsider.com
Photo: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue; Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman47/95Oscar de la Renta Draper shoe, $695
saksfifthavenue.comTod’s Belgian suede loafer, $495
bergdorfgoodman.com
Photo: Courtesy of net-a-porter.com48/95Marni tri-tone leather slingback, $755
net-a-porter.comNewbark Jacqueline loafer, $640
net-a-porter.com
Photographed by Raymond Meier, Vogue, September 201049/95Putting two pieces together on a hectic morning doesn’t always come naturally but adhering to straightforward options like monochromatic blouses, A-line skirts, or long and lean pants allows for effortless executive chic.
Photo: (from left) Courtesy of mytheresa.com; Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw50/95Jason Wu Ulla knit pullover, $732
mytheresa.comTalbot’s Italian flannel long skirt, $129
talbots.com
Photo (from left) Courtesy of Equipment; Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw51/95Equipment Sophie color-block shirt in Fawn, $210
net-a-porter.comAnn Taylor crepe pintuck slim-leg pants, $88
anntaylor.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Courtesy of Tibi; Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw (2)52/95Tibi cashmere dropped-shoulder coat, $990
tibi.comEscada off-white wool trousers, $825
For information: escada.comBanana Republic almond blouse, $80
For information: bananarepublic.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw53/953.1 Phillip Lim corded T-shirt, $750, and Umbrella box-pleat skirt, $350
3.1 Phillip Lim, NYC, 212.334.1160
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw54/95Araks Benecia peplum top, $650
avenue32.comMassimo Dutti black leather trousers, $265
massimodutti.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw55/95Giulietta sleeveless blouse, $780, and simple skirt, $766
Barneys New York, 212.826.8900
Photo: (clockwise from left) Courtesy of Maje; Courtesy of J.Crew; Courtesy of farfetch.com56/95Maje Rajiv coat, $685
For information: maje.comJ. Crew Collection cashmere ribbed square-neck sweater, $288
jcrew.comAkris leather pencil skirt, $1,610
farfetch.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw57/95Jones New York Collection classic blouse, $99
Bloomingdale’s, NYC, 212.705.2000Calvin Klein pants, $89
Macy’s, NYC, 212.695.4400
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw58/95Alexander Wang crewneck Dickie in malt, $475, and leather pencil skirt with croc patch pockets, $1,295
For information: alexanderwang.com
Photographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, January 200859/95A strong watch and simple statement jewelry are essential accoutrements regardless of profession. A Prada plug adapter? Debatable, but what’s the harm if it gives you and your laptop a charge?
Photo: (from left) Courtesy of Anne Klein; Courtesy of Reed Krakoff60/95Anne Klein round bracelet watch, $65
nordstrom.comReed Krakoff stud watch, $1,295
reedkrakoff.com
Photo: (from left) Courtesy of luisaviaroma.com; Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw61/95Burberry Prorsum spiked leather handle umbrella, $995
For information: luisaviaroma.comCalvin Klein trench coat, $200
Lord & Taylor, NYC, 212.391.3344
Photo: Courtesy of Prada; Courtesy of Smythson; Courtesy of Rimowa; Courtesy of T. Anthony63/95Clockwise from top left:
Prada Adaptor plug, $290
prada.comSmythson of Bond Street Mara zip currency case, $285
smythson.comRimowa Salsa deluxe in black, $655
For information: rimowa.comT. Anthony garment carrier, $295
tanthony.com
Photo: Courtesy of Warby Parker64/95Warby Parker Zagg glasses in Tennessee Whiskey, $95
warbyparker.com
Photo: Courtesy of Barneys New York; Courtesy of Tory Burch; Courtesy of Barneys New York65/95Marni polka-dot scarf, $275
barneys.comTory Burch printed silk scarf, $195
toryburch.comBalenciaga Zèbre Électro scarf, $395
barneys.com
Photo: Courtesy of Banana Republic; Courtesy of ysl.com; Courtesy of Michael Kors67/95Banana Republic gold Infinity link bracelet, $50
bananarepublic.comSaint Laurent Paris necklace by Hedi Slimane, $1,990
ysl.comMichael Kors gold-tone watch-link ring, $85
Michael Kors, NYC, 212.965.0401
Photographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, November 201270/95Rather than attempt to dress down sequins for the office, amp up a day look with a lustrous blazer, sparkling necklaces, and an embellished clutch.
Photo: (clockwise from left) Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw; Courtesy of Sandro; Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Lisa von Weise Shaw71/95Clockwise from top left:
Hugo blazer, $565
For information: hugoboss.comSandro Virgule burgundy blazer, $460
sandro-paris.comPeter Som Sable tuxedo jacket, $980
For information: shopbop.com
Photo: Courtesy of Zara; Courtesy of Olympia Le-Tan; Courtesy of Bulgari72/95Zara Rose clutch, $100
zara.comOlympia Le-Tan Il Gattapardo classic clutch, $2,371
For information: olympialetan.comBulgari Sepenti bag, $2,150
bulgari.com
Photo: Courtesy of CH by Carolina Herrera73/95CH by Carolina Herrera black lace bootie, $605
CH Carolina Herrera, NYC, 212.744.2076
Photo: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue75/95Manolo Blahnik Swan heel, $1,295
Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC, 212.753.4000
Photo: Courtesy of net-a-porter.com76/95Lanvin paillette-embellished jersey top, $2,555
net-a-porter.com
Photo: Courtesy of charmandchain.com; Courtesy of J.Crew; Courtesy of mawi.co.uk77/95Shourouk Gilda necklace, $818
charmandchain.comLulu Frost for J.Crew Tangerine Resin petal necklace, $278
jcrew.comMawi teardrop crystal ribbon necklace, $787
For information: mawi.co.uk
Photographed by Christopher Sturman, Vogue, April 201280/95Digital desktops may be fundamental to daily productivity, but the one thing you can’t do is adorn them with elegant accessories like ikat frames, geometric bowls, and unexpectedly playful pushpins.
Photo: Marko MacPherson81/95Astier De Villate silk-screened notebooks, from $24 each
For information: johnderian.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson87/95BK Limited Editions shagreen letter opener and magnifier set, $690
For information: bkantiques.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson88/95Madeline Weinrib black Luce ikat pencil box, $395
barneys.comMadeline Weinrib Dove Daphne ikat pencil box, $695
barneys.comMadeline Weinrib black chevron block print stationery box, $695
barneys.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson89/95Preserved Boxwood topiaries, from $65 each
For information: lexingtongardensnyc.com
Photo: Tim Hout90/95The pre-work beauty routine should be uncomplicated for two reasons. One: Less time in front of the mirror means more sleep (the ultimate trick to a fresher face) and two: natural-looking hair and makeup, as seen on the spring runways, are key to a professional appearance.
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Courtesy of Smashbox; Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway.com; Courtesy of Bobbi Brown91/95Inspiration: BCBG
Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Mandarin, $19
smashbox.comBobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation SPF 15, $47
bobbibrown.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Courtesy of Shu Uemura; Luca Cannonieri/GoRunway.com; Courtesy of Kevyn Aucoin; Tim Hout92/95Inspiration: Altuzarra
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Oil in Cream, $45
shuuemuraartofhair-usa.comEstée Lauder Pure Color Blush in Alluring Rose, $28
esteelauder.comKevyn Aucoin Beauty The Precision Liquid Liner in Basic Black, $32
barneys.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Alessandro Garofalo/GoRunway.com; Courtesy of Chanel; Courtesy of Oribe; Tim Hout; Courtesy of Armani; Tim Hout (2)93/95Inspiration: Derek Lam
Chanel Glossimer in Mystery, $30
Chanel, NYC, 212.355.5050Oribe Hair Care Shine Light Reflecting Spray, $36
For information: oribe.com (available November 2012)Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadow #16, $32
giorgioarmanibeauty.comYves Saint Laurent Dare to Glow Silky Highlighting Veil, $28
yslbeautyus.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Tim Hout (2); Courtesy of Bumble and bumble; Kevin Tachman; Courtesy of Mally94/95Inspiration: Giambattista Valli
DiorShow New Look Mascara in Black, $29
dior.comBumble and Bumble Semisumo, $27
bumbleandbumble.comMally Face Defender Buildable Whipped Foundation, $45
qvc.com
Photo: (clockwise from top left) Marcus Tondo/GoRunway.com; Courtesy of Stila; Courtesy of Arrojo; Marcus Tondo/GoRunway.com; Courtesy of Chantecaille95/95Inspiration: Balmain
Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $38
sephora.com (available January 2013)ARROJO ReFINISH Dry Shampoo, $22
arrojoproduct.comChantecaille Protection Naturelle in Bronze, $72
chantecaille.com
