How to dress like a CEO on an intern’s budget
Every power woman needs a power outfit. Just because you don’t share a CEO’s salary doesn’t mean you can’t look just as good. Invest in a few classic, well-tailored pieces and you won’t just look powerful, you’ll feel it too.
1. A Sleek Blazer
A versatile blazer can be worn with trousers or jeans, a skirt or a dress, so choosing a classic shape will keep your power wardrobe working for you for longer.
Charles & Keith
Beryl Recycled Leather Double-Handle Belted Bucket Bag
£89.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Square-Toe Side-Zip Knee-High Boots Black
£99.00
Charles & Keith
DUSK
Foil Jacquard Dress Blue
£55.00
Roman
Charles & Keith
Cody Leather Pointed-Toe Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps Black
£95.00
Charles & Keith
-45%
Nike
Textured Leather BLAZER MID 77 JUMBO High-Top Sneakers with size 40
£58.01
£105.47
GLAMOOD
Charles & Keith
Block-Heel Slingback Mary Jane Pumps Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Nike
Blazer Mid White sneakers
£93.00
FARFETCH
2. Tailored Trousers
Whether you like to match the top to the bottom or mix it up, choose a well-cut trouser for your shape and you’re in business.
-20%
DUSK
Velvet Pocket Stretch Trouser Black
£36.00
£45.00
Roman
Roman
Wide Leg Ponte Stretch Trouser Black
£25.00
Roman
-36%
Roman
Elastic Waist Wide Leg Stretch Trousers Orange
£16.00
£25.00
Roman
Roman
Houndstooth Trouser
£35.00
Roman
3. A Classic Top
A collared shirt or a clean tee, an understated top will keep your outfit strong when you go blazer-free.
Fat Face
FatFace Paige White 100% Cotton Jersey V-neck Shirt
£32.50
FatFace
-51%
Serena Bute
Collarless Shirt with Side Opening - Pale Blue
£85.00
£175.00
Serena Bute
-50%
Ganni
White Cotton Poplin Tie String Shirt - Size 36
£82.50
£165.00
GANNI
Fat Face
FatFace Whitney Ivory Paisley Shirt White
£46.00
FatFace
Penny Black
Shirts Blue
£100.00
Balardi
-33%
-51%
Serena Bute
Collarless Shirt with Side Opening - Pale Pink
£85.00
£175.00
Serena Bute
4. A Boss-Worthy Bag
Not just practical, the right bag will see your look through from day to night. No need to change – just throw in your phone and you’re ready to go.
-26%
Balenciaga
Borse a Mano Donna Tessuto Nero/Nero
£885.00
£1,191.00
Balardi
Charles & Keith
Bosie Patent Top Handle Pouch
£39.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin Black
£813.00
£1,155.00
Balardi
-23%
Pinko
Pinko Black
£184.00
£238.00
Balardi
-26%
Elisabetta Franchi
Black Medium Handbag
£355.00
£481.00
Balardi
-26%
V° 73
Borse a Mano Donna Eco Pelle Nero
£105.00
£142.00
Balardi
-25%
Jacquemus
Le Bambino Handbag Brown
£415.00
£555.00
Balardi
-21%
Fendi
Squared Ff Clutch Black
£776.00
£985.00
Balardi
5. Power Shoes
Finish off your power outfit with a shoe you feel comfortable in – sneakers or slingbacks, they’ve got to keep you going all day!
-40%
Charles & Keith
Patent Square-Toe Slingback Pumps Black
£35.40
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Mayzie-R Sandal SILVER
£54.99
Steve Madden
-20%
Charles & Keith
Roxane Patent Square-Toe Mary Janes Black
£47.20
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Daiss 30 Shine Standard Fit Black
£85.00
Clarks
Charles & Keith
Leslie Faux Suede Metallic-Accent Slingback Pumps Red
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Shaya Jane Standard Fit Black
£70.00
Clarks
Charles & Keith
Dorian Patent Bow Block-Heel Slingback Pumps Red
£59.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Krystine May Standard Fit Black
£65.00
Clarks
