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Favorite Brands for the Boardroom
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Alina Everett
My go-to brands when I need to be polished AND fit things in a suitcase! Tried & tested around the world.
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Favorite Office Wear Brands
Conference Power Pieces
Daily Elegance
Shoes
Jackets
Bags
Favorite Office Wear Brands
My go-to brands for my 15 yr corporate career
My work dress and pants go-to for 15 years!
M.M.LaFleur
Unreal dresses & blouses - worth the splurge
The Fold
Most of my wardrobe is VB at this point - excellent sales
Veronica Beard
Comfortable, chic, and versatile - I always have a pair on work trips
Margaux
Insanely comfortable AND gorgeous heels
INEZ
Break in perfectly & other execs recognize and appreciate these
Women's Shoes | Ferragamo US
I have about 10 pairs of M.Gemi shoes and keep reaching for them in every scenario 😍 Italian designer without the markup
M.Gemi | Handcrafted Women's and Men's Italian Shoes
Conference Power Pieces
I bring this dress on almost every trip. Easy to roll up and pack light, very chic and flattering
Aditi Dress - Recycled WonderTex :: Dark Navy
For when you need to give Steve Jobs
Axam Layering Turtleneck - Ribbed Pima Cotton :: Black
I keep reaching for this lightweight blazer…love
Battista Dickey Jacket in Sky Blue | Veronica Beard
Ultimate iconic jacket for when you need to feel and be seen as powerful
Miller Dickey Jacket | Veronica Beard
Favorite blouse of all time
Clever Crepe Belleville Long Sleeve Top Black
Elegant & staves off the overactive AC
Merritt Wrap Jardigan :: Saddle
Anti wrinkle, universally flattering
Woolf Jardigan :: Black
Cropped version is extremely flattering as well
Sant Ambroeus Jardigan :: Black
So flattering - need to hem
Orion Flare Pant in Black | Veronica Beard
Elegant option from one of my all-time favorite designers - DVF for womens’ bodies is chef’s kiss
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Sonja ruched crepe turtleneck midi dress | THE OUTNET
I have this in navy and it is stunning
Hanover Green Dress
Daily Elegance
Sharp pieces to look polished every day
Classic and not quite as $$ as Theory+
Keeper Dress | Aritzia US
Elegant and unfussy
The Boxy Shirt in Washable Silk | Navy
Classic and on sale!
The Turtleneck in Ultrasoft Merino | Heather Cocoa
Easy and chic with a kitten heel
100% Washable Silk Maxi Skirt in Black
Timeless and easy to wear by itself or around your shoulders like a rich soccer mom
Mongolian Cashmere Cardigan Sweater in True Navy
Pop the collar and rule the Boardroom
100% Organic Cotton Poplin Long Sleeve Shirt in Classic White
Gorgeous, iconic, feminine but also bossy
Washable Stretch Silk Tie Neck Blouse in Ivory
Under-blazer staple at a great price
Washable Stretch Silk V-Neck Cami in Ivory
Tuck in, unbutton a few buttons, delicate gold necklace, voilà Boss Woman
Washable Stretch Silk Blouse in Ivory
It’s giving grandmother’s heirloom
Freshwater Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace in Gold Vermeil
The boss is in the office today
Chlo Shirt - Ecru guipure lace
Slam dunk meeting captain energy
Bianca Blouse - Ecru
100% silk - check
Florence Shirt - Ecru
Shoes
I literally cannot believe how comfortable these are as a person who generally can’t wear higher than 2 inch heels
Alta: Silver Metallic
Comfort + quality are insane
Alta: Almond Nappa
Insanely beautiful and I can wear these all day
Mia: Black Suede
Perfect for daily wear
The Cluny Slingback - Dune and Black Nappa
All day walkable and chic AF
The Esatto 70mm
I always thought of Jimmy Choo as the delicate sandal heel designer but my favorite patent pointy toe flats are from JC and I’ve walked miles in them
Designer Flats | Loafers & Ballet Flats
Old money, went to Oxford
Valentino Garavani 60mm Valet Du Roi Slingback Pumps | Black | FARFETCH
Jackets
Untouchable in the wool trench category. Great weight for plane & train travel (to wear, not carry - these are high quality heavy)
Women's Designer Coats: Luxe Wool, Cotton, Italian Leather
Keeps your shape and your warmth - it can be hard to look professional when it’s freezing out but this will do it
Clair Coat Black Label
We absolutely LOVE a deal especially on such an elegant wool coat
THEORY Wool and cashmere-blend felt coat | THE OUTNET
You are the captain now.
SANDRO Brushed wool-blend twill coat | THE OUTNET
Absolute yes for fall
VERONICA BEARD Della Dickey double-breasted wool coat | THE OUTNET
Screams CMO to me. They also have this in fire engine red if you’re that b****
FARM RIO Belted jacquard-fleece coat | THE OUTNET
It’s giving Miranda Priestly
LE 17 SEPTEMBRE Belted coated-cotton trench coat | THE OUTNET
Bags
This Bottega Veneta Andiamo dupe is a great laptop bag / conference day bag option
Italian Leather Handwoven Satchel in Black
Solid laptop bag
Soho pebbled-leather tote - black - One Size
Very cool and futuristic for a client dinner
One Stud leather tote - neutral - One Size
I always grab this as a day / lunch meeting bag when I am wearing gold jewelry and want to be classy but understated
Claude Bag - Chocolate Croco Print
Jewelry
Jewelry is a strong power signal
Chatelaine® Ring in Sterling Silver with Hampton Blue Topaz and Diamonds, 11mm
Every woman needs a pearl necklace
14K Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in Yellow Gold
Subtle and tasteful jewelry is a must
Mini U Hoops in Gold Vermeil
