Its laid-back structure and attitude belie its versatility: It works as well on the job as it does on the beach or at a soiree, without being as formal as black or as Susan-from-accounting as grey. Best with a tank top and flat sandals, or even Birkenstocks.
![Her World](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/magazine/jziPlvop08MDLSbSoGBErUK8xJ5oTcUUpbM3wEUl.png)
![Portrait of Tammy Strobel](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/media/15636/c/landscape.jpg)
Its laid-back structure and attitude belie its versatility: It works as well on the job as it does on the beach or at a soiree, without being as formal as black or as Susan-from-accounting as grey. Best with a tank top and flat sandals, or even Birkenstocks.
![Gold earrings (price unavailable), Louis Vuitton.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/dqFp6ghzVLiLoL8s3acp0J4UtZsXdNDJGpN2UTgM.jpeg)
Gold earrings (price unavailable), Louis Vuitton.
![White gold necklace, $2,860, Chopard.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/jhNOq2iPhOuBDVHY81RZ9A0POu5bKt9moxytJ5GY.jpeg)
White gold necklace, $2,860, Chopard.
![Lined polyester-blend jacket, $159, Zara.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/KCmaZ0WQ8gWMyV2fQ1VKSqLaIaWrlnL6Zl7Lwghd.jpeg)
Lined polyester-blend jacket, $159, Zara.
![Lyocell pants, $74.95, H&M.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/F8RdcsAHvPCbY9DHeZuCOIELKXvLzAyePPvnFW8D.jpeg)
Lyocell pants, $74.95, H&M.
![Wool pants (price unavailable), Stella McCartney.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/uuXq891STal7MrMIQbXcyfQqdtWskuaT8W8uu7BO.jpeg)
Wool pants (price unavailable), Stella McCartney.
![Lined linen jacket, $44.95, H&M.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/ADXZr8GwLBRWhxMGiYCdxiydKfWLKmacWF90za87.jpeg)
Lined linen jacket, $44.95, H&M.
![Santos de Cartier gold and steel watch, $14,300.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/MsZmnxJqaseIBqlZGPX5DLDAzm5qiXwinsvRn9gZ.jpeg)
Santos de Cartier gold and steel watch, $14,300.
![Calf leather bag, $545, Massimo Dutti.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/HsJlrXadKCndrXGjKRgvyJx9myIuVeX6BBqYFx2O.jpeg)
Calf leather bag, $545, Massimo Dutti.
![Lambskin shoes, $232, Bimba Y Lola.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/Pf1P4QljmCy7Ntj11GdneOo7p6vXUdWKqB395TnH.jpeg)
Lambskin shoes, $232, Bimba Y Lola.
![Juste un Clou yellow gold earrings, $3,650, Cartier.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/ocYlJ4JwlXrxIfsPuOfs9I6BWGVVHVEF57CxL811.jpeg)
Juste un Clou yellow gold earrings, $3,650, Cartier.
![Leather bag, $690, Repetto.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/la5T9oDAPn1WYdOwgjYSgYCB0Cw9G3e1AuPwSkqE.jpeg)
Leather bag, $690, Repetto.
![Lined acetate-blend jacket (price unavailable), Max Mara.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/A1yWSKdfsHSEeIHUrqSDZMtbw5kEAfWjNZ2aUKld.jpeg)
Lined acetate-blend jacket (price unavailable), Max Mara.
![Lined wool jacket, $2,650, Alexander McQueen.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/6mjYYQDK3IvzbiKXUDRg9nvtlT6F09l6Z19PyEhN.jpeg)
Lined wool jacket, $2,650, Alexander McQueen.
![Polyester pants, $56.90, Topshop.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/EIBbeqk5axSKg9mdhr8EeVfpkwMUCzUtadwIylLp.jpeg)
Polyester pants, $56.90, Topshop.
![Polyester pants, $56.90, Dorothy Perkins.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/E8aWHtfqvZCoU93AMzIitgGlOtkDOIDfitT3BxdT.jpeg)
Polyester pants, $56.90, Dorothy Perkins.
![Cavalcade calf leather bag, $1,135, Longchamp.](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/3XVIA634ximw5NHG9aWWvdVHaDIspoT4CciNCnUN.jpeg)
Cavalcade calf leather bag, $1,135, Longchamp.
![My Reading Room](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/PEGCx46OhR7FC7RgJGDfhBJRTriGT4BruclJ0649.jpeg)
Lesson from Fendi: When the bottom is conservative, the top isn’t. Mango’s wraparound jacket is more blouse than jacket.
![My Reading Room](https://myreadingroom.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/img/article/mediaRmgAXeeN/ZoAyA1X66JxcMrWkoAdbu91w4u2ytDWrB8ttoUU0.jpeg)
For a relaxed suit, look for a softer cut and louche pants like the ones here from Jil Sander.
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