The Workwear Edit: Luxe Staples For A Modern Office Aesthetic

With enough room for a 15-inch laptop, the Coach Brooklyn 39 is the cool-girl answer to a work bag in rich full grain leather. Its sleek hobo shape is on seemingly everyone’s shoulder these days, and it understands the assignment whether you’re heading to happy hour or the airport lounge.

• Available colors: 12

A polished coat is outerwear’s version of a tailored suit, and every bit as essential. The ALIGNE George coat blends a wrap style with sharp blazer-like lapels in a warm wool blend. If you’re not heading into the office, throw it on over a weekend knitwear set with some chunky sneakers and a ball cap.

• Available sizes: UK 4 — UK 22
• Available colors: 4

You don’t need to buy the full suit to appreciate these trousers; their tailored wide-leg silhouette in a warm wool-blend twill would be a versatile power player in any wardrobe. Besides, you probably don’t have this inky aubergine hanging in your closet — a surprisingly versatile shade that will pair wonderfully with the rest of your neutrals.

• Available sizes: US 0 — US 14 (select long sizes available)
• Available colors: 2

The Mallorie top’s muted jewel tones, brocade print, and puff-sleeve peplum silhouette make for a quiet statement blouse that subtly commands attention paired with a pencil skirt or dark trouser — and, as you can see, it’s a great going-out top with denim as well.

• Available sizes: XXXS — XXL
• Available colors: 1

Although you may not want to wear chunky jewelry to the office, luxe-looking accessories are a subtly powerful way to elevate your look; these chain huggies are small yet statement-making in 18-karat gold plate with simulated diamonds — they look far more expensive than they are.

• Available colors: 2

The Dayana booties offer you the lift of a heel with the stability of a boot, in an ankle-grazing silhouette that plays equally well with trousers or skirts. The Western-like upper reads as streamlined and polished, while a rounded back on the wearable block heel is a sculptural accent for the design-driven out there.

• Available sizes: 5 — 12
• Available colors: 3

In an unexpected material like leather, the button-down shirt goes from staple to statement, but still maintains a distinctly classic appeal. It’s a power piece with a skirt or trousers, but turns artsy and cool against the right pair of jeans.

• Available sizes: XS — XL
• Available colors: 1

Don’t know what to wear in the morning? Throw this blazer on over some good basics and head out the door. It will elevate denim and match the energy of tailored trousers or midi dresses, in a warm wool-blend brown check and double-breasted silhouette that puts a sophisticated twist on English heritage style.

• Available sizes: US 0 — US 14
• Available colors: 1

This worry stone ring feels reminiscent of Elsa Peretti, but it’s actually a chic way to stay grounded and focused during the day. The pebble-like charm spins on its band when you need it, but otherwise looks like a modern, minimalist ring if you don’t. In 14-karat gold vermeil or sterling silver it’ll blend right in with the rest of your jewelry, too.

• Available sizes: 6 — 10
• Available colors: 2

With a chunky sole and lace-up closure, these leather Air Jordan 1 low-top sneakers are almost reminiscent of Stella McCartney’s menswear-inspired platform Oxfords — but have a decidedly downtown edge that can kick back on the weekends under some wide-leg jeans. Think of them as your commuter sneaker with a serious upgrade.

• Available sizes: 5 — 12
• Available colors: 2

An extra-dark rinse gives trendy barrel jeans office-worthy polish, especially with a great blazer on top. They’re also surprisingly compatible with a wide range of shoes, from flats and loafers to heels or boots, so you’ve got plenty of options for getting out the door. (And it goes without saying, they’re great on the weekend.)

• Available sizes: W24 — W40
• Available colors: 3