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Blame it on the algorithm — although, please, can we stop talking about the algorithm yet? — but it seems that everyone around us intends for 2025 to be their most abundant and accomplished yet. If your New Year reflections and affirmations are also bigger than ever, a wardrobe refresh could be just the thing to get you mentally on the right track. From power-dressing blazers to sophisticated trans-seasonal styles, Rebecca Tay discovers five pieces to level up your new year workwear wardrobe.
SIMONS CONTEMPORAINE STRETCH BLAZER AND ANKLE PANTS
If one of your New Year’s fashion resolutions was to incorporate more colour into your wardrobe, this two-piece dusky pink suit could be an easy ticket in to achieving your goals. Professional but with a softer edge, both the minimalist, one-button blazer and ankle-length pant also look great as separates — team the blazer with jeans, or the pants with a silk blouse for three completely different looks.
Simons, simons.ca | Blazer, $176, and pants, $125
DYNAMITE HOURGLASS BLAZER
For mornings when you sleepily look at your schedule for the day and realize in a panic that you completely forgot about an important meeting, there’s this Hourglass blazer. Effortless and chic, it needs very little — just a good pair of heels and a clean skirt, trousers or dark jeans. Its modest neckline and streamlined shape mean you don’t even need to find a wrinkle-free shirt to throw on underneath.
Dynamite, dynamiteclothing.com | $99.95
MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS WOOL SHORT SLEEVE SWEATER
A fuss-free, comfortable sweater that looks great with just about anything is the best way to move seamlessly from meetings to after-hours. This version comes in three colours — pearl grey, black and café — all of which are versatile and look equally great with a blazer and a pencil skirt or jeans and sharp heels.
Michael Michael Kors, michaelkors.com | $250
INDIGO LOVE & LORE HEATHER NORTH-SOUTH TOTE
New computer, new notebook, new pens, new tote bag? Indeed, if you’ve been toting your work things around in a free canvas tote bag, it might be time for an upgrade. This north-south Heather tote by Love And Lore is affordable but professional, has elegant gold detailing, and is the perfect size for a clipboard, laptop and charger, plus a few extras.
Indigo, indigo.ca | $39.99
CLUB MONACO STRIPED WOOL BLEND MIDI SKIRT
Never underestimate the power of a long and lean skirt to elevate any ensemble — all you need is a crisp white shirt to appear ready for anything. This version, with its graphic black and white stripes, is an extra bold take on the look. Finish with a pair of razor-sharp, black patent heels, sculptural silver earrings and red lipstick for a look that makes even more of a statement.
Club Monaco, clubmonaco.com | $248