The good news, as you’re rushing out the door: The work wardrobe has been given a major reworking thanks to playful tailoring and heaps of layers. So lean into the fray - put on your favorite suit and add a utilitarian accessory or two. It’s a whole new day.
SPIN CYCLE
Never has commuting been so chic. Model Libby Bennett rides on in a Celine jacket, helmet, and bags; celine.com. Polo Ralph Lauren skirt; ralphlauren.com. Church’s shoes.
QUANTUM LEAP
Armed with a Polo Ralph Lauren jacket (ralphlauren.com), Celine sweater (celine.com), and Altuzarra pants (altuzarra.com), Geng makes easy work of a rainy day. Coach bag; coach.com for similar styles.
ROCK STEADY
Model Jill Kortleve’s Coach pouch necklace adds a utilitarian
touch to her unfettered look; coach.com. Sportmax jacket and bag; sportmax.com. MSGM tank top. Ilaria Icardi necklace and ring.
POP ART
Model Jourdan Dunn knows that a popped collar is the perfect styling hack on a hectic morning. left: Sportmax denim jacket and jeans; sportmax.com. Miu Miu bag. right: Balenciaga coat, shorts, and bag; balenciaga.com. The Row shoes.
FINER POINTS
In her sharp Louis Vuitton top, Bennett looks the part of a shot-caller. Louis Vuitton jacket and bag; select Louis Vuitton boutiques. Celine jeans; celine.com.
THE THINGS THEY CARRY
Work bag, gym bag, diaper bag: Sometimes one purse just isn’t enough. But as model Grace Hartzel knows, more can indeed be more with this Chanel look; select Chanel boutiques.
LET IT LOOSE
Model Lexi Boling’s blond mane adds an alluring untamed quality to her smart, office-ready attire. Bottega Veneta blazer, shirt, pants, and bag; bottegaveneta.com.
REST ASSURED
Model Bhavitha Mandava takes a much-deserved beat, with her sleek Giorgio Armani suit offering a bubble of calm amid maximalist surroundings; armani.com.
COMING IN CLUTCH
Model Mia Armstrong keeps her oxblood east-west Khaite bag (khaite.com) close to the vest while her lace-trimmed shorts peek out of a businesslike shirt and sweater—all Loro Piana; loropiana.com.
PLAID ABOUT YOU
Hartzel takes her look from 8 to 8 by adding a grungy flannel to an otherwise classic white tee and black trousers, all from Phoebe Philo; phoebephilo.com.
EASY DOES IT
Mandava makes the case—at once elegant and effortless—for scores of oversized layers paired with baggy jeans. Burberry coat, blazer, and vest; us.burberry.com. Prada bag.
CLASSICS ACT
Trench coats and blazers transcend time. Hartzel in The Row (therow.com) and an Omega watch. Boling, meanwhile, keeps her Michael Kors Collection look contemporary with an of-the-moment pouch necklace and bold striped shirt; michaelkors.com.
LAYER SLAYER
Outsize Thom Browne bag at the ready, Geng is prepared for whatever the day throws at her. Gucci jacket; gucci.com. Thom Browne vest. Khaite skirt; khaite.com. Herbert Levine shoes.
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Bennett finds a moment to breathe before bounding out the door. Here, she models the art of subtle power-clashing in florals, plaid, and stripes in Loro Piana; loropiana.com.
POMPADOUR AND CIRCUMSTANCE
Mandava pairs a subtle Giorgio Armani pinstripe suit with a loud and proud Turnbull & Asser shirt. Coach bag and necklace.
EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
Hartzel is all buttoned up in Prada. Ilaria Icardi ring.
