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Putting together an outfit that’s smart enough for work yet still reflects your sense of style is a balancing act. Thankfully, there are brands that make adding personality to your 9-to-5 wardrobe a whole lot easier. Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson has a knack for reworking classic stapes in the most unexpected ways. Take the brand’s cotton-poplin shirt, for instance, which has distinctive curved cutouts at the hips and comes in a soft shade of pink that evokes the palette of the British painter and Loewe’s Resort ’25 campaign star, Rose Wylie.

“This Loewe shirt has the power to brighten up a cold winter day,” says NET-A-PORTER fashion editor Kristen Neillie. “I love how the loose fit and exaggerated cutouts set it apart from any other shirts in my wardrobe, yet it’s just as wearable,” she adds. “If I’m heading to the office, I’ll team mine with relaxed straight-leg pants such as The Frankie Shop’s ‘Gelso’ pair – which has a flattering high-rise waist – and elevate my look with Khaite’s barely-there snake-effect leather ‘Loop’ sandals.”

Finally, no uniform is complete without a trusty tote, and they don’t get much chicer than Métier’s ‘Private Eye’ style. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Italy from supple ‘Dark Cherry’ leather, it has plenty of space inside for a laptop and cosmetics case, plus expandable sides and a detachable strap for days when you have more to carry on your commute.

Whether you’re heading to a meeting or running errands on the weekend, Isabel Marant’s wool-blend felt ‘Jabadi’ coat will make any outfit instantly cooler. The pleated leg-of-mutton sleeves and asymmetric front are brand signatures, making the piece instantly recognizable to those in the know. On casual days, slip it on with jeans and Toteme’s camel-suede ‘The Desert’ ankle boots, which are both comfortable and chic. Then add a gleaming gold-plated necklace courtesy of Martha Calvo, or Yvonne Léon’s marquise-shaped ‘Chevalière’ ring into the mix for a look that exudes low-key elegance.

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