In the professional setting before you even utter a single word you are being judged. Eyes scan your person to check for a sparkle on your wrist in the form of a watch or cufflinks. The leather quality of your belt is noted without the need for one to touch it. Your creative flair is assessed by the colors and prints that adorn your tie or scarf. Therefore, it would be a disservice to have worked diligently and made financial sacrifices to get an MBA only to have it disregarded because of a perceived lack of style. It’s a cruel game but to play it and win it you need the right accessories to ensure that you stand out in the competitive corporate world.
Rolling out tapped creative artist Beau McCall (Women’s Wear Daily) and image director Alexander Allen (Takashi Murakami, Pat McGrath) to provide their picks for some of the best accessories for both sexes.
Female Professionals: Styled by Beau McCall
Missoni for Target Women’s Multi Silk Scarf
Usually, Missoni is expensive but this collaboration with Target is affordable, which should put a smile on any professional woman’s face. A scarf is also great to use as an accessory for the handbag, as a neck piece or to tie your hair into a ponytail. It is very versatile and functional.
Jack Spade Canal Street iPhone 4 Hard Case
This is a conversation piece that will turn heads at the conference table. It serves as a great icebreaker to any business meeting.
Tory Burch robinson Magazine Tote
I chose this bag because it is versatile. You can dress it up or down. Plus it is roomy enough to hold anything from a laptop to documents to your daily cosmetic items.
Male Professionals: Styled by Alexander Allen
Robert Graham Alban Reversible Cufflinks
Items, such as these cuff links, will speak volumes for men who work in the corporate field. It is not disposable fashion; it’s multifunctional.
It’s aesthetically unique in design and noticeable. I have one and have been receiving compliments on it since day one.
LV Initials Reversible Calf Leather Belt
All you really need is one cool chic belt and this one offers two in one. It is black on one side and brown on the other. What man in the corporate field wouldn’t appreciate that?
