Ditch bland pants, stuffy blazers and nondescript skirt combos for matching coordinates that pack a punch.
Leather accents, zippers and playful stripes step up a typical power suit -Angela Bobo
Patterns with Polish
If your workplace is too conservative for loud prints and bold colors, try subtly mixing two classic prints with a figure flattering jacket.Alexis Bittar Labradorite Draped Collar Necklace, $225.00; bloomingdales.com
Slim Curve Blazer in Gray, $90; topshop.com.
Dogtooth Cigarette Trousers, $84; topshop.com.
Salvatore Ferragamo Satchel in Moss, $2,250; bloomingdales.com.
Ivanka Trump Camela High Heel Pumps, $140; bloomingdales.com. / Photos courtesy of Bloomingdale's and Topshop.All in Line
Navy and stripes are style staples on their own, but when combined with a sleek silhouette and well-placed pockets this suit appears fresh and modern.Pandora Midnight Star Ring, $85; bloomingdales.com
Striped Blazer with Zips, $99; zara.com.
Striped Trousers with Piped Pocket, $59.90; zara.com.
Longchamp Le Pliago Neo Printed Medium Tote, $260; bloomingdales.com.
Reiss Ivy Animal Print Court Heels, $300; bloomingdales.com. / Photos courtesy of Bloomingdale's and Zara.Fall into Pastels
Your favorite candy-hued pieces are no longer relegated to the warmer seasons. For a more creative work environment, opt for an icy blue set with a quirky print.Alexis Bittar Segmented Crystal Two-Tone Earrings, $145; bloomingdales.com
Lagoon Jacquard Blazer and Trousers, $200; topshop.com.
Loeffler Randall Shearling Work Tote, $695; bloomingdales.com.
Enzo Angiolini Cinjin Loafer Flats, $109; bloomingdales.com. / Photos courtesy of Bloomingdale's and Topshop.Knit and Zip
This isn’t the classic suit in a jacket and bottoms kind of way, but this multi-functional set with adjustable zippers can easily be worn just as well at work as on the weekends.Robert Lee Morris Soho Hammered Hoop Earrings, $30; bloomingdales.com
Christopher Kane Convertible Zip-Apart Sweater, $1,085; saksfifthavenue.com.
MICHAEL Michael Kors Satchel, $398; bloomingdales.com.
Christopher Kane Side-Zipper Skirt, $1,125; saksfifthavenue.com.
Rupert Sanderson Diva Metal Degrade Pumps, $875; bloomingdales.com. / Photos courtesy of Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
(October 2014)