While products featured are independently selected, certain items within the “Styled By” series were provided by Pandora. Cut editors chose the rest.
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received about getting dressed is to lean into having a uniform. Turning my room into a hurricane of clothes, shoes, and miscellaneous accessories each morning before work (and coming back home to the chaos) simply can’t be an option for the rest of my life. Some of fashion’s biggest names, like Grace Coddington or Tonne Goodman, swear by having a uniform of sorts.
For the corporate girls among us, here’s what we’d suggest. Grab a structured blazer, like this one from Entire Studios, that feels strong but doesn’t compromise on silhouette, pair it with an unexpected yet easy blouse, like this Silk Laundry shirt, and a pair of tailored cigarette pants that feel both retro and avant-garde (they say skinny pants are coming back in style, after all). The overall effect feels balanced, perfect for the workplace, but just edgy enough to wear out to happy hour with the co-workers or hitting the town all night long. We’ve also paired this look with vintage Gucci sunglasses bold enough to feel bossy but unexpected enough to signal you have taste outside your workplace, a bag complete with a magazine strap to hold your favorite publication, and some eye-catching yet relaxed Pandora jewelry. Each piece is strong enough to stand on its own but isn’t so noisy that it can’t be worn every day.
The entire look feels understated enough to be worn in different iterations throughout the week while still leaving room for play and eccentricity. Trust us, schlepping into the office feels a little less daunting when you’re wearing an outfit that feels like a no-brainer.
