Double breasted coats are a cold-weather wardrobe staple.  Warm and elegant, they are the perfect outerwear to pull an entire outfit together.  Here are three outfits to keep you cozy and stylish all day at work.  Button up for a tailored silhouette or wear open for more relaxed look.

Coat, V-Neck Pullover, Stretch Twill Pants

Coat, Tweed Dress, Mary Jane Pumps

Coat, Tie Blouse, Pencil Skirt

There is absolutely no reason not to enjoy leopard print at work.  The key to wearing leopard print is to stick with one key piece at a time.  Create a chic ensemble by keeping the rest of the outfit simple especially when wearing to the office – it’s easier to pull off than you think!  Add the right touch of glamour to your office ensemble with these bold yet elegant leopard-print pencil skirts.

left, center, right

The business-glam look made easy with a leopard skirt, red blouse, knit jacket, structured satchel, and T-strap pumps.  A splash of red (in this case it’s a buttoned blouse) goes fantastic with leopard prints while the rest of the black makes the overall look polished.

If you are still not sure about leopard prints, you can always start with accessories such as leopard-print scarves to complement your outfit. Accessories are a great way to ease into a trend or new style you are not completely sold on or comfortable with in terms of your comfort zone.

Get work-chic style ideas from these various office appropriate looks from Max Studio, under lookbook!

Max Studio

Tweed jackets have long been a cool weather must-have fashion staple.  This fashionable Fringed Tweed Jacket is on sale for $79.99 $159 (limited time) from bebe.com.  With the fringe trim detail and just enough metallic accents, this tweed jacket stands out among all others.  The overall style is flattering for most any occasion, from casual to dressy, jeans or skirts.

Wear it with these items for a fabulous work-chic style – belted sheath dress, black tights, suede booties.

Only 5 days left until 8/28/11 for the Wear What Works Event at macys.com!  These new promotions are work-fashion related to offer great styles at incredible prices.  Here are ways to get more mileage out of your suits.

Wear What Works- Extra 15% Off at macys.com. Offer valid 8/21-8/28

For the month of August, Lucky Magazine brings one stylish real estate group from the big apple.  Click on the image for a detailed view.

Our favorite look is Jackie Buddie’s – Sheath Dress, Peep-Toe Pumps, Necklace, Satchel, Bangle Watch, Belt.  Her leather dress is unexpectedly chic and modern.  She softened up the edgy leather with simple accessories.  The dress we found is not leather but it’s in a similar classic sheath style in dark coral.  This versatile dress can be enjoyed all year round.

Platforms by Topshop
Satchels by Vince Camuto

With the autumn season quickly approaching it is a great time to start your search for suits.  Here are 3 different styles below.

This gorgeous deep green hue is perfect for fall – Ruffle Collar Jacket & Pencil Skirt

An easy, breezy summer-chic outfit – a white sheath dress topped with a light blue blazer, and a pair of classic nude slingbacks.  Choose from the three blazers below – top, middle, bottom.

Whether a small get together with coworkers or meeting up with clients, dressing for a business dinner can be tricky.  It’s smart to find out about the place you are going to before heading out.  After all, it’s a business dinner, you want to look and feel sophisticated and appropriate.  There are chic ways to show up in more than just a boring suit, plus you don’t want to appear as if you came straight from work in a hurry.

A few reminders, don’t show too much skin, dress sloppy (no flip-flops, cutoffs, tracksuit, wrinkled or stained clothes), or overdress for the occasion.  Here are three outfits for different business style dinner meetings.

1. You can’t go wrong with a blouse and trousers.  Not too formal or casual.  Have fun with accessories – add a dash of color and shine to the outfit with patent pumps and sparkly jewelry.

Blouse, Trousers, Jacket, Pumps, Bag, Bangle, Earrings

Shortsleeve Tops by Topshop
Clutches by MICHAEL Michael Kors

2. Dress to impress!  This outfit is suitable if you are going to a more serious dinner meeting with bosses, colleagues, or business clients.  You can look chic and professional without dressing too conservative.  Keep in mind, you are at the dinner meeting not at the corporate office.

Tank Blouse, Skirt, Cardigan, Booties, Clutch, Necklace, Watch

Tanks by Elie Tahari
Boots by KORS

3. How about a cocktail party?  Be more daring with the outfit while looking elegant.  A wrap dress fits the bill.  We’ve picked out these cool blue hued dresses.  They easily work for semi-formal and dressy casual depending on the accessories.  Put on a sleek blazer and classy heels for a formal event or wedge sandals and satchel for a more laid back gathering.

Left, Center, Right (wrap dresses), Slingbacks, Bangle, Bag

Cocktail Dresses by Suzi Chin
Pumps by Pour La Victoire

As temperatures are rising, so should your summer work style sense.  This Avonlee Silk Georgette Top offers a sensationally chic, sophisticated style with lovely ruched sleeves.  Sleeves are a perfect place to have ruching accent adding just enough texture to this soft gray top.  It’s one of those tops you can get a ton of mileage out of by wearing to work with trousers, a pencil skirt or with jeans and belt on Casual Fridays.  We often invest money in either shoes or bags, this time let it be a top that is timelessly classic and versatile.

Here are three stellar looks styled with a same top that will take you from the board meeting and beyond!

Business – Top, Blazer, Skirt, Pumps

Business Casual – Top, Pants, Bag, Pumps, Belt

Casual – Top, Shorts, Slingbacks, Satchel, Watch