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ELLE EDITORIAL: A Summer Office-Outfit Guide

Subtle updates lend classic workwear a softer touch.

Edited By Jade Frampton
Eyewear, Product, Brown, Textile, White, Sunglasses, Style, Khaki, Light, Font,

This article originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of ELLE.

Subtle updates lend classic workwear a softer touch.

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Inspired by Proenza Schouler Spring 2016

Inspired by Proenza Schouler Spring 2016
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<p>Belted organza dress, BOSS, $1,495, at Hugo Boss stores nationwide</p>

Belted organza dress, BOSS, $1,495, at Hugo Boss stores nationwide

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<p>Cotton skirt, LOVER, $395, visit <a href="http://www.loverthelabel.com/">loverthelabel.com</a></p>

Cotton skirt, LOVER, $395, visit loverthelabel.com

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<p>Satin top, TOME, $595, visit <a href="http://www.tomenyc.com/">tomenyc.com</a></p>

Satin top, TOME, $595, visit tomenyc.com

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<p>Viscose vest, & OTHER STORIES, $145, at & Other Stories, NYC</p>

Viscose vest, & OTHER STORIES, $145, at & Other Stories, NYC

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<p>Think fire-engine red gives off too much heat for your office? Paired with a neutral vest or blazer and a tailored shoe, the unexpected tone delivers just enough drama.<em></em></p><p><span class="redactor-invisible-space">Stretch-wool trousers, BANANA REPUBLIC, $98, visit <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.com/">bananarepublic.com</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></span></p>

Think fire-engine red gives off too much heat for your office? Paired with a neutral vest or blazer and a tailored shoe, the unexpected tone delivers just enough drama.

Stretch-wool trousers, BANANA REPUBLIC, $98, visit bananarepublic.com

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<p>Bonus Commuter Benefits: Everyday essentials to get you to and from the office in style.</p><p>Sunglasses, KREWE DU OPTIC, $225, visit <a href="http://www.kreweduoptic.com/">kreweduoptic.com</a></p>

Bonus Commuter Benefits: Everyday essentials to get you to and from the office in style.

Sunglasses, KREWE DU OPTIC, $225, visit kreweduoptic.com

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<p>Tech Extra: These headphones masquerade as a sleek lariat necklace.</p><p>Gold-plated steel and aluminum earbuds, TINSEL, $199, visit tinsel.me. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, SAMSUNG, starting at $750, visit <a href="http://www.samsung.com/">samsung.com</a></p>

Tech Extra: These headphones masquerade as a sleek lariat necklace.

Gold-plated steel and aluminum earbuds, TINSEL, $199, visit tinsel.me. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, SAMSUNG, starting at $750, visit samsung.com

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<p>Lip Cover in Do Not Disturb, NARS, $28, visit <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/">narscosmetics.com</a></p>

Lip Cover in Do Not Disturb, NARS, $28, visit narscosmetics.com

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<p>Calfskin oxford, DEREK LAM, $316, visit <a href="http://www.dereklam.com/">dereklam.com</a></p>

Calfskin oxford, DEREK LAM, $316, visit dereklam.com

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<p>Leather clutch, CLARE V., $325, visit <a href="http://www.clarev.com/">clarev.com</a></p>

Leather clutch, CLARE V., $325, visit clarev.com

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