101 Workwear Essentials for Chic Career Women

January is the month to power through to a whole new level—at work and in your personal life. Nothing quite ignites positive change like a wardrobe reboot, because what you put on every day immediately affects the way you feel. Fact. We've cherry-picked 101 key fashion finds that will inject some 2016 power dressing into your career style repertoire and up the ante in the boardroom with effortless elegance.
Think flattering go-anywhere jackets, trousers in so-hot-right-now silhouettes, blouses that tap into Alessandro Michele's wearable flamboyance, and accessories that'll work hard around the clock to keep your look zero-effort glamorous.
Click through to find the key pieces that'll promote your look!
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