It's hard to pull off menswear as womenswear without coming across too masculine. Here's how to incorporate tough, boyish pieces into a ladylike work wardrobe:
- Plaid or checked suit + sheer ruffled blouse + patent pumps
- Tie-neck blouse + cashmere cardigan + wide leg pants + loafer pumps with chunky heels
- Turtleneck sweater + pencil skirt + lace-up booties
- Silk blouse + flower brooch + vest + matching trousers + Mary Jane stilettos
- Newsboy cap + lacy button-down shirt + slim-fitting black jeans + ballet flats
If you need some inspiration, flip through the August 2008 issue of German Vogue:
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