Office Uniforms for the Busy Woman

1. WAISTCOAT + STRAPPY DRESS + MULES

We adore the slip dress this season, but its wispy silhouette and thin straps don't exactly scream professionalism. Cover up with a sleek sleeveless trench and slide into mules for comfortable strolls between meetings.

WAISTCOAT + STRAPPY DRESS + MULES

Shop the look: Madewell waistcoat, $138; madewell.com. Wilfred dress, $145; aritzia.com. Aska mules, $195; askacollection.com.
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2. BLAZER + TEE + PLEATED MIDI SKIRT + PUMPS

The neat juxtaposition between a sharp blazer and a pretty, feminine pleated skirt is why the two make for a perfect pair. Layer with an easy tee and finish with a sleek pump.

Blazer + tee + pleated midi skirt + pumps

Shop the look: Reiss blazer, $445; reiss.com. Theory tee, $75; theory.com. Zara skirt, $70; zara.com. Manolo Blahnik pumps, $595; barneys.com.

3. FITTED TOP + WIDE-LEG CULOTTES + PUMPS

Balance the volume from your wide-leg culottes (ankle-grazing pants work, too) with a fitted top. Opt for a fine knit during spring's awkward temps and switch into a sleeveless version when it warms up.

Fitted top + wide-leg culottes + pumps

Shop the look: Trademark top, $160 (originally $228); trade-mark.com. Tibi culottes, $350; tibi.com. Stuart Weitzman pumps, $365; stuartweitzman.com.

4. BUTTON-DOWN + CROPPED PANTS + LOAFERS

Master the borrowed-from-the-boys look with a sharp button-down and a sleek pair of pinstriped pants. Finish with a slighly undone low-slung ponytail, a bold red lip, and a selection of delicate gold jewelry.

Button-down + cropped pands + loafers

Shop the look: Cos button-down, $69; cosstores.com. Banana Republic pants, $88; bananarepublic.com. Everlane loafers, $170; everlane.com.

5. SHIRTDRESS + BLOCK-HEEL SANDAL

The shirtdress is basically an instant outfit. If you're in a more corporate setting, step into pumps to finish your look. For a more summery feel, go for a darling block-heel sandal.

SHIRTDRESS + BLOCK-HEEL SANDAL

Shop the look: Equipment shirtdress, $270; net-a-porter.com. Diane von Furstenberg sandals, $248; shopbop.com.