Bahia Maria Dress, Prada Bag (old, similar here and here), Gucci Sandals (similar here and here)

When you’re dressing in that space between minimalist and maximalist, the focus shifts to nuance, with pieces that feel special because of how they’re constructed and finished.

Fringe
Trim at a hemline. A subtle edge along a sleeve. Movement integrated into the design. Often rendered in ivory or tonal shades so the texture carries the detail.

Lace
Inserted at the base of a skirt. Layered beneath tailoring so it reveals itself in contrast. Framing a neckline on silk. Applied as placement, not overlay.

Structure & Silhouette
Sculpted bodices. Architectural necklines. Wrap forms with defined drape. Precise tailoring and clean seaming that hold shape.

Texture
Tone-on-tone jacquard. Embroidery embedded into dark fabric. Airy mohair knit. Studded leather on a classic heel. Crochet worked into a structured bag.

Softness
Fluid skirts paired with defined tops. Silk set against sharper lines. Sheer layers under weightier cloth. Drape balanced with form.

These are pieces defined by proportion and finish. The interest comes from construction and fabric.

The RawDenim Men’s Jacket Collection is a curated tribute to the “Slow Fashion” movement, featuring heavy-duty selvedge fabrics, authentic indigo dyes, and silhouettes that have defined menswear for a century. Unlike mass-produced outerwear, these jackets are designed to start stiff and evolve with you—developing unique “honeycomb” fades and character marks that tell the story of your wear. Whether you’re a Type II traditionalist or looking for a modern chore coat, this collection is the ultimate investment in durable, high-character style.

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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

Short-sleeve sweaters are a wardrobe workhorse in my closet all year long. In the winter, they provide an extra layer of warmth I can wear under blazers and cardigans, and in the summer, they protect me from the chill of central air conditioning, but are still cool enough to wear outside.

This sweater from Universal Standard has my absolute favorite elbow sleeve length — long enough to provide some coverage, but not so long that they bunch up under blazers. It comes in 11 (!) different colorways, so there’s something for everyone!

The sweater is $84 at Universal Standard and comes in sizes equivalent to 00-40. 

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For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2025!

This is a lovely, springy blue suit from Reiss — and I love the small details, like the peak lapels, four-button front, and single-button cuffs. The buttons themselves are cool — they seem paler than a lot of tortoiseshell options, and the ones at the cuff look reminiscent of a jewel edged with a gold rope bevel.

The suit comes in regular and petite sizes, and has a matching vest as well as shorts. I really like it as styled with the monotoned blouse (but, uh, not gaping at the waist?). (Ah, here’s the blouse — it’s cropped, so maybe not the best if your office is very conservative.) The suiting pieces are $235-$490 at Reiss.

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What is your preferred background noise? Are you more efficient for some types of tasks with a specific background noise on? White noise, brown noise, classical music, “brain” music… what are your thoughts?

My $.02 on Background Noise

I’m one of those annoying people who finds it hard to focus with any background noise at all… I’ve sometimes tried to put some on in order to drown out other ambient noise (like a fantastically loud coworker next door), but it has to be something I really want to focus on. I absolutely cannot focus if there’s anything with words in the background, such as lyrics (or podcasts, or Netflix comfort shows).

Over the years I’ve had various playlists, first for ambient music without lyrics (like classical, but it has to be relaxed classical — I can’t focus if something like In the Hall of the Mountain King is in the background). For my kids we’ve investigated white noise — one still prefers to sleep to a noise machine playing a gentle rainstorm — and I can sleep in the same room as him, like if we’re on vacation, but it isn’t my preference. I’ve also tried to experiment with different types of noise (brown noise! pink noise!) but regardless of how they make me feel, nothing has improved my focus better than silence.

Over to you, readers — what is your preference for background noise? Have you tried different kinds over the years?

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Hermes Shirt, Eres Bikini, Xirena Pants (similar here), Hermes Tote, Dior Sunglasses, Amazon Claw

There’s something undeniably fun about spotting a print you love and building the entire look around it especially when the bag gets to join in. This is about matching your outfit to your bag in a way that feels bold, coordinated, and fully styled. Pucci-inspired swirls paired with turquoise silk. Brocade minis meeting embroidered shoulder bags. Zebra prints styled with saturated colors. Missoni chevrons echoed in woven, multicolor pouches. Stripe skirts that pick up the exact tone of a hand-stitched bag.

When the palette aligns and the pattern energy matches, the result feels cohesive, elevated, and ready for summer events, vacation dinners, and statement moments.

Match the Color Story

When you find a print you love, look closely at the palette. Pull one dominant shade and echo it in your bag so the tones feel aligned from head to toe.

How to Style It

Lean into clean silhouettes and defined shapes — structured shoulder bags, tailored minis, sharp halter necklines, wrap skirts with movement.

Where to Wear It

The kind of moments where bold print and a matching bag feel like part of the fun, where getting dressed is half the reason you’re going.