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.


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.

White gold necklace, $2,860, Chopard.

Lined polyester-blend jacket, $159, Zara.

Lyocell pants, $74.95, H&M.

Wool pants (price unavailable), Stella McCartney.

Lined linen jacket, $44.95, H&M.

Santos de Cartier gold and steel watch, $14,300.

Calf leather bag, $545, Massimo Dutti.

Lambskin shoes, $232, Bimba Y Lola.

Juste un Clou yellow gold earrings, $3,650, Cartier.

Leather bag, $690, Repetto.

Lined acetate-blend jacket (price unavailable), Max Mara.

Lined wool jacket, $2,650, Alexander McQueen.

Polyester pants, $56.90, Topshop.

Polyester pants, $56.90, Dorothy Perkins.

Cavalcade calf leather bag, $1,135, Longchamp.

Lesson from Fendi: When the bottom is conservative, the top isn’t. Mango’s wraparound jacket is more blouse than jacket.

For a relaxed suit, look for a softer cut and louche pants like the ones here from Jil Sander.
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