Power Play

Cement your boss lady status with power pieces that say you are in charge. Smart suiting, check. Next stop? Get ready to rule the world.

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Cement your boss lady status with power pieces that say you are in charge. Smart suiting, check. Next stop? Get ready to rule the world.

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Frock & Roll

Unbutton a chic shirt dress for a demure flash of leg.

Dress, $430, from Dzojchen. Earrings and ring, both from Swarovski. Heels, $2,790, from Roger Vivier. 

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Up Your Sleeve

Make a huge statement with exaggerated sleeves.

Dress, $1,090, from Carven. Top, $490, from 3.1 Phillip Lim. Earrings from Swarovski. Rings from Michael Kors.

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Suit Up

Sharp suiting ensures you’ll stand out from the crowd.

Blazer, $3,990; and skirt, $1,590, both from Bally. Earrings, $1,470, from Bottega Veneta. Choker and necklace, both from Michael Kors. 

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The Big Mac

Contrast trench coat detailing with a figure-hugging dress featuring cut-outs in all the right places.

Dress, $365, from Bimba Y Lola. Coat, $4,320, from Valentino. Earrings, $219; and rings, $170, all from Chinoiserieblu.com. Bracelet from Swarovski. 

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Join The Line

Trade in your regulation pantsuit for a matching shirt and trousers instead.

Shirt, $310; pants, $290; and blazer, $540, all from Dzojchen. Earrings and bracelet, both from Michael Kors. Heels from Jimmy Choo.

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Trail Blazer

Always make your boss moves while shoulder perching with a blazer. Bonus: It’s also cooler to wear your jacket this way in our hot climate!

Top from Carven. Skirt, $315, from Bimba Y Lola. Blazer, $540, from Dzojchen. Earrings, $12.90, from Mango. Ring, $70, from Bimba Y Lola. Clutch, $1,200, from Coach.

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Smarty Pants

Ground printed trousers with a simple slouchy shirt.

Top, $2,140; and pants, $8,500, both from Valentino. Blazer, $500, from Dzojchen. Earrings, $599; and necklace, $799, both from Swarovski. Heels, $1,210, from Roger Vivier.

PHOTOS JOEL LIM / FASHION DIRECTION JANICE PIDDUCK / STYLING ONG JOLLIN / HAIR ASH LOI/ATELIER, USING SEBASTIAN / MAKEUP KEITH BRYANT LEE/FAC3INC, USING YSL BEAUTE / MODEL FIONA FUSSI/BASIC MODELS / LOCATION THE WESTIN SINGAPORE.