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

I think Old Navy is one of the best options for inexpensive work pants these days. Not only do they have a wide selection of cuts and colors, but the size range absolutely can’t be beat. This pair of straight-leg pants has some stretch to it, but it also has a pintuck that gives it a slightly more polished look than your typical yoga pant.

I would pair these with a short-sleeved sweater and some loafers for the rest of the summer and add a sweater blazer when the weather gets a little chillier. 

The pants are on sale for $25 at Old Navy and come in sizes XS-4X in regular, tall, and petite inseams. 

Sales of note for 8/10:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase, $99 dresses, and extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• Bare Minerals – Free shipping over $50! Love their Love thir OG Mineral Veil setting powder
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Madewell – Up to 30% off
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Up to $500 off your purchase! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale, 50-60% off all markdowns, and free shipping on 150+.
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.

BY MALENE BIRGER, BAUM & PFERDGARTEN, HENRIK VIBSKOV, NICKLAS SKOVGAARD, MARIMEKKO, ANNE SOFIE MADSEN, GESTUZ, STUDIO CONSTANCE, STINE GOYA, INSTITUTION, ALMADA LABEL, IAMISIGO, FREYA DALSJO, SKALL STUDIO, RENE and more.

Now Dubbed ‘Fifth Design City’ after the ‘Big Four’, Copenhagen Cultivated a Cult Following Proving that Fun and Functionality are Not Mutually Exclusive – and, to Boot, Named “the Happiest Fashion Week On the Planet!”

Image Credit Copenhagen Fashion Week

Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2027 marked its 20th anniversary by doubling down on its reputation as one of the industry’s most forward-thinking events, blending a decidedly Scandinavian approach to fashion with wearability and practicality.

A whopping 34 shows and presentations were on offer, spanning from established Scandinavian labels like Gestuz, Stine Goya, Henrik Vibskov, Marimekko, Baum & Pferdgarten and Nicklas Slovgaard to budding young designers like the students from The Royal Danish Academy and The Swedish School of Textiles as well as a sprinkling of international guests like New York-based Collina Strada and shining star of Lagos Fashion Week, Iamisigo.

As for collections, in true Scandi fashion offerings were mature in approach, but never too far from the playful, rule-breaking spirit we’ve come to associate with the Danish event.

Trends, trends, trends galore! We spotted many cropped, Capri pants, often pared with layered looks featuring romantic lace, which was a definite move away from the rather rigid silhouette we’ve seen across fashion weeks over the past few seasons. Sheerness and transparent garments were also seen in many collections.

Other garments that were pivoted to a new trend included the pillbox hat, various capes and drapes as well as peplums, which boldly accentuated gorgeous bare midriffs.

The humble and ever-practical flip-flop was the star accessory of the season, firmly anchoring streetwear, sportswear as well as flimsy gowns and cocktail dresses.

As for colour, white stood out as one of the ‘non-colours’ of choice, as did soft butter yellow and caramel shades. But the colour pop shade of the season was definitely ‘slime-green’ in all its renditions – from dull sage to ‘poison’ lime and chartreuse.

Join us for a sneak peek through the best of the best of the offerings!

But first, let’s kick off with one of the most memorable shows:

Baum & Pferdgarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF2sIa53z18

1. TURN UP THE VOLUME!

Designers went max this season, overly exaggerating features like sleeves, skirts and trouser legs, more was indeed more!

Pleats, ruffles, ruching – and just generally seriously generous and clever cutting methods – made for silhouettes that looked avant-garde, relaxed, comfortable and super interesting.

Layering and boning added additional volume. Bustles gave an unconventional yet shapely flavour to ensembles. Bows and sleeves were exaggeratedly super-sized, all making for silhouettes that do not follow the trend for the close-cut and body-hugging garments we’ve seen over the past few seasons from the likes of Prada.

And for that we sigh a huge sigh of relief. In these garments one can still look fabulous after a three-course meal and drinks!

RENÈ

INSTITUTION

STUDIO CONSTANCE

SKALL STUDIO

INSTITUTION

INSTITUTION

IAMISIGO

THE GARMENT

INSTITUTION

INSTITUTION

INSTITUTION

SWEDISH SCHOOL OF TEXTILES

STUDIO CONSTANCE

2. THE SNOW QUEEN’S SUMMER WARDROBE

So, should the Scandi Snow Queen desire a new Spring/Summer wardrobe, what might she wear?

Certainly white as a dominant colour this season was everywhere to be seen, and minimalist, head-to-toe white, with the addition of a touch of cream or beige as accent, certainly need never be boring.

Texturing, layering, transparency, sequins, rhinestones, lace and piping made for ensembles that felt pure, light, romantic and regal.

We’ve put a few epic suggestions out there, we hope she approves!

IAMISIGO

BY MALENE BIRGER

ALMADA LABEL

STUDIO CONSTANCE

STINE GOYA

BY MALENE BIRGER

THE GARMENT

HERSKIND

3. CRÈME CARAMEL AND A LATTE, PLEASE!

Designers certainly had a sweet tooth this season: shades were just about edible, and reminded one of sauteed butter, toffee, caramel and burnt confectioner’s sugar.

Some garments were peppered with plaid, stars, sequins and rhinestones, others were pared with old faithful classic combinations like black and white.

Some were just unadulterated, head-to-toe caramel – to huge effect.

Note how the humble flip-flop made its sneaky debut this season. That’s what you call practicality and elegance in one outfit!

BY MALENE BIRGER

BY MALENE BIRGER

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN

HERSKIND

ALMADA LABEL

IAMISIGO

THE ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY

GESTUZ

4. FOR TRANSPARENCY’S SAKE

Pure, sheer transparency was one of Spring 2027’s strongest trends.

Sheer skirts, gauzy dresses, and barely-there layers offered glimpses of skin in an ethereal, artistic fashion rather than in an overtly sexy manner.

Tulle, lace, organza, gauze, embroidery and chiffon layers looked suggestive, super elegant and sophisticated and added to the complexity of pieces.

The eternal classic trend, layering, worked hand in glove with the season’s trend for sheerness, and embellishments like sequins and rhinestones only added to the allure.

ANNE SOFIE MADSEN

ANNE SOFIE MADSEN

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN

BAUM UND PFERDGARTE

CONSTITUTION

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN

5. BUT MAKE IT SHAPELY!

Avant-garde and cleverly constructed garments that effortlessly draped and swished, were spotted across many collections.

Texture added to the allure, as did strategic cut-outs and asymmetry, all making for forward-thinking, intellectual design.

Perhaps this is Scandi design at its best – a far cry from the stereotypical patterning and stripes that we’ve come to associate with design from this part of the world.

ANNE SOFIE MADSEN

FREYA DALSJØ

FREYA DALS

FREYA DALSJØ

FREYA DALSJØ

FREYA DALSJØ

STUDIO CONSTANCE

6. GREEN, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT…

A far cry from sweet apple, leafy greens, peppermint or pistachio… instead this season gave us ‘ugly tones’ of gritty, gutsy ‘slime’ green, lime green, sage, moss, algae and chartreuse. These are statement greens, and certainly not for the faint of heart.

They did however pack a punch, and stood their ground magnificently with white, sky blue, caramel, chocolate and aubergine that they shared the runway with.

Some of the yellows bordered on camel, which is a perennial classic shade. Combinations of two tomes of green and yellow also worked a treat. One may speculate that our flame-haired sisters will be the biggest beneficiaries of this special colour trend for Spring/Summer 2027.

STINE GOYA

GESTUZ

GESTUZ

GESTUZ

MUNTHE

THE GARMENT

7. PEPLUMS PLEASE!

Waists were on display this season in Copenhagen – bare midriffs as well as accented waists. And few garment pieces – bar perhaps belts – do that better than the frilly or flared peplum.

After years of seeing minimalist and body-hugging silhouettes, the peplum gives volume to the hips of dresses, coats, skirts and trousers. These shapes are sculptural and flattering, exaggerating a narrow waist whilst hiding a multitude of sins around the hip area!

Some designers chose to give their peplum more than a cameo role: the peplum at Baum & Pferdgarten, for example, became a belt-like structure in its own right. Viva the peplum!

BY MALENE BIRGER

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN

NICKLAS SKOVGAARD

8. ANIMAL INSTINCT

What would any fashion week worth its weight be without a sprinkling of the eternally glamorous, forever classic leopard print coat or zebra print dress?

This season is no different, and various designers have showcased their trump card, the ultimate statement of glam luxe no matter the season.

Whether in faux fur or African beads, the message is clear: these pieces bring out our animal instinct like few others.

ALMADA LABEL

IAMISI

GESTUZ

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This bag caught my eye over at Tory Burch — it’s so unusual. Apparently it “echoes jackets from the Fall ’25 runway collection.” I would think of the pockets on the outside as being a bit more decorative than functional, of course, but I do think it’s a cool bag.

It gets interesting with the price — it was $880, but is now marked $619. But! It also says “$527 for Private Sale.” This piqued my curiosity; I wondered if it was an archive/resale portion like you can find on some sites. But according to the offer details from the homepage, it’s an online only sale that ends 8/19. Why are there two sale prices on a single product page? Who can say.

In any event, the bag is $527 for now, with free shipping in continental US. It also comes in brown. You can see everything in the sale here.

Sales of note for 8/10:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase, $99 dresses, and extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• Bare Minerals – Free shipping over $50! Love their Love thir OG Mineral Veil setting powder
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Madewell – Up to 30% off
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Up to $500 off your purchase! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale, 50-60% off all markdowns, and free shipping on 150+.
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.

Reducing nicotine quickly usually works best when the approach is structured rather than extreme. For adults looking at alternatives while they cut back, alt vapes are presented by alt. as a New Zealand option for adults transitioning away from cigarettes, with a focus on recyclable products and smoking cessation support. That does not remove the need for a plan, but it does show why many people combine product choices with daily habits that make nicotine feel less central to the day.

1. Track exactly how much nicotine you use

The fastest way to cut back is to stop guessing. Write down when you reach for nicotine, how often it happens, and what situation triggered it. Many people discover that stress, boredom, coffee, commutes, or social time create a pattern that feels automatic. Once you can see the pattern clearly, you can make targeted changes instead of relying on vague willpower. That level of awareness alone often reduces intake by interrupting the habit loop.

2. Lower one routine before lowering everything

Trying to change every nicotine habit at once can backfire. A better move is to pick the most predictable routine first. That might be the first use of the morning, the one after lunch, or the one during an evening wind down. When you reduce one dependable moment before tackling the rest, the process feels more manageable and your confidence builds faster. Small wins matter when the goal is speed with consistency.

3. Delay the urge by a set amount of time

A simple delay rule can make a real difference. When the urge hits, wait ten or fifteen minutes before acting on it. Use that gap to drink water, move around, brush your teeth, or focus on a different task. The point is not to suffer through the craving. The point is to prove that it rises and falls without always controlling what you do next. Over time, those short delays can reduce both frequency and dependence.

4. Choose lower intensity moments for reduction

Some cravings feel stronger than others, and the quickest way to make progress is to start with the easier ones. If you know that your midmorning use is less intense than your late night use, reduce there first. Early success keeps the plan realistic. It also helps you learn which coping tools work best before you face the harder moments. Reducing nicotine fast is not only about toughness. It is also about sequencing the challenge well.

5. Keep your hands and mouth busy

Nicotine habits are rarely only about nicotine. They are often tied to movement, comfort, and repetition. Keep easy substitutes nearby such as gum, mints, sliced fruit, a water bottle, or something simple to hold in your hand. These small replacements may seem minor, but they help fill the space the routine leaves behind. When the ritual is weaker, the chemical pull often feels easier to manage as well.

6. Use structured support instead of guesswork

Reliable support can speed up progress. The CDC quit smoking guide points people toward quit plans, quitlines, and tools for handling urges, while the NHS quit smoking guide highlights support, craving management, and practical steps for staying on track. When your goal is to reduce nicotine quickly, outside structure can stop you from drifting back into the same pattern every time stress rises.

7. Set a visible daily ceiling

A clear limit makes your plan real. Decide on a maximum amount for the day and keep it somewhere you can see, such as in your notes app or on a piece of paper. Without a visible ceiling, it is easy to tell yourself you are cutting back while your actual pattern stays the same. A firm limit creates accountability and gives the day a shape. It also makes progress measurable, which is one of the most motivating parts of any reduction plan.

8. Expect discomfort and plan for it

Cutting nicotine fast can feel uncomfortable, especially in the first stretch. That does not mean the plan is failing. It usually means the body and the routine are adjusting. The NHS notes that support and clear steps make quitting easier, and the CDC emphasizes preparation and tools for urges. If you expect a few difficult moments and decide ahead of time how you will handle them, you are much less likely to turn one rough hour into a full setback.

Reducing nicotine fast is rarely about one dramatic decision. It usually comes from a series of smaller choices that make the habit less automatic and less frequent. When you track your use, reduce the easier moments first, create visible limits, and lean on trusted support, the process becomes more practical and much more sustainable.

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

You know you’ve spent too many years in business casual when you have designated sections of your closet for “formal” blazers and “fun” blazers. My fun blazer section was in need of a refresh, and I’ve been looking for something with a slightly unusual collar or texture, just to liven things up a bit. This knit pique blazer from Banana Republic Factory is a win on both fronts.

I’m thinking about grabbing it in navy to wear with denim on casual Fridays this fall, but it also comes in black, white, and pewter gray.

The blazer is $84 at Banana Republic Factory — with 20% off at checkout — and comes in sizes XXS-XXL and XXSP-XLP.

Sales of note for 8/10:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase, $99 dresses, and extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• Bare Minerals – Free shipping over $50! Love their Love thir OG Mineral Veil setting powder
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Madewell – Up to 30% off
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Up to $500 off your purchase! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale, 50-60% off all markdowns, and free shipping on 150+.
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.

Outfit Details: Valentino Jacket (old, similar here and here), Doen Tank, High Sport Pants, Sherman Field Necklaces, Jamie Haller Wedges (sold out, similar here), Hermes Bag (similar, less expensive here)

When I packed for Switzerland, my dinner looks were where I got to really play up the change in scenery. New prints, new textures, and a much deeper, richer color palette than I’ve been in for the past few months. Deep purples, emerald greens, moody crimsons, lightened with mandarin orange and sky blue. Animal print to liven up ornate paisleys, tucked into the mix rather than treated as the main event, and textures like pony hair and suede starting to work their way in. 

Changing for dinner after mountain air and a long day of walking is its own small pleasure, and these are the outfits that have me excited for fall. A whole new palette for the season, and room to mix colors, prints, and textures with a lot more depth.

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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 2026!

I have always felt like the McQueen Leaf jacket was one of the sharpest-looking blazers out there, but other office-friendly pieces have been harder to find from McQueen. But I’m loving this unusual gingham suit.

The NET-A-PORTER product page notes that McQueen’s Fall ’26 collection “disrupted traditional jacket codes through exaggerated proportions and unexpected cuts.” I love the outward-facing lapels that reveal the collarbone, and even more that i love it that they styled it with a blouse here — it’s always so hard to figure out how to style these for an actual office.

The jacket is $3500, available in Italian sizes 36-46, and the straight-leg pants are $1490. The suit also comes in black! (Also, I can’t quite figure out how I feel about this but I think I love it… the iconic jacket now comes in two denim washes.)

Sales of note for 8/10:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase, $99 dresses, and extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• Bare Minerals – Free shipping over $50! Love their Love thir OG Mineral Veil setting powder
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Madewell – Up to 30% off
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Up to $500 off your purchase! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale, 50-60% off all markdowns, and free shipping on 150+.
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.