Get a Look at What Power Dressing Is Like in 2018

Power dressing is the takeaway from the Max Mara show in Milan, and women of the ’80s are in full focus—hence the spotlight on shoulder pads and powerful prints like pinstripes and plaid. But instead of living within the constructs of corporate guidelines or conservative attire, this is another kind of power dressing, a new attitude where slick leather and leopard prints are just as welcome as pencil skirts and tailored blazers. So, instead of a buttoned-up version of power dressing like we saw in previous decades, there’s an infusion of unabashed glamour and personal style that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.