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What to Wear for a Networking Mixer with a Soft, Shy but Confident Mood

Translating a 'soft and shy but confident' mood into networking attire means finding clothes that blend gentle colors, delicate fabrics, and flattering but unfussy silhouettes. The following suggestions combine approachable elegance with subtle flair—perfect for making a warm, genuine impression. If you’d like more details (budget, dress code specifics, or style preferences), let me know!
@rem0nia
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Pastel Colored Midi Length Dress
Soft pastel tones convey a gentle, approachable vibe but in a midi length, which feels polished and grown-up. This style is easy to move in and photograph, helping you stand out in a quietly confident way.
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Pastel Colored Midi Length Dress
@rem0nia
Soft pastel tones convey a gentle, approachable vibe but in a midi length, which feels polished and grown-up. This style is easy to move in and photograph, helping you stand out in a quietly confident way.
Altuzarra Aether printed midi dress
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Altuzarra

Aether printed midi dress

$747

$1,495

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Jil Sander  Asymmetric midi dress
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Jil Sander

Asymmetric midi dress

$1,050

$1,750

Mytheresa

Maticevski Singular open-back cocktail dress
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Maticevski

Singular open-back cocktail dress

$1,277

$1,825

Mytheresa

Monique Lhuillier Belted lace midi dress
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Monique Lhuillier

Belted lace midi dress

$3,295

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@withameliataylor
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Bow Neck Blouse
A ladylike bow-tie blouse signals both classic femininity and assurance. It's a conversation starter with vintage inspiration, and works well with tailored pants or a skirt.
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Bow Neck Blouse
@withameliataylor
A ladylike bow-tie blouse signals both classic femininity and assurance. It's a conversation starter with vintage inspiration, and works well with tailored pants or a skirt.
Gabriela Hearst Shildon tie-neck silk blouse
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Gabriela Hearst

Shildon tie-neck silk blouse

$1,490

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Valentino Bow-detail silk crêpe blouse
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Valentino

Bow-detail silk crêpe blouse

$1,520

$1,900

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Tory Burch Tie-neck georgette blouse
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Tory Burch

Tie-neck georgette blouse

$476

$680

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Valentino Bow-tie neck silk georgette blouse
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Valentino

Bow-tie neck silk georgette blouse

$1,540

$2,200

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@alicia_krakowska_hadid
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Pleated Midi Skirt
Pleats give graceful movement and project softness. When paired with a crisp top, they make for a smart, approachable outfit.
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Pleated Midi Skirt
@alicia_krakowska_hadid
Pleats give graceful movement and project softness. When paired with a crisp top, they make for a smart, approachable outfit.
Proenza Schouler Miles pleated jersey midi skirt
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Proenza Schouler

Miles pleated jersey midi skirt

$223

$495

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Theory Pleated lace midi skirt
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Theory

Pleated lace midi skirt

$268

$595

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Etro Plissé high-rise floral midi skirt
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Etro

Plissé high-rise floral midi skirt

$1,400

$1,750

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MIKAEL AGHAL Pleated floral-print chiffon midi skirt
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MIKAEL AGHAL

Pleated floral-print chiffon midi skirt

$216

$478

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@jordannasharp
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Liquid Satin Camisole
Satin camisoles in muted tones add a touch of shine without being flashy. They’re trending right now and look quietly luxe when styled with a blazer or lightweight cardigan.
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Liquid Satin Camisole
@jordannasharp
Satin camisoles in muted tones add a touch of shine without being flashy. They’re trending right now and look quietly luxe when styled with a blazer or lightweight cardigan.
JOSEPH Clea silk satin camisole
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JOSEPH

Clea silk satin camisole

$276

$395

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Gabriela Hearst Arrow silk top
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Gabriela Hearst

Arrow silk top

$903

$1,290

Mytheresa

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Elie Tahari Silk Satin Cami
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Elie Tahari

Silk Satin Cami

$109

$168

Elie Tahari

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Elie Tahari Silk Satin Cami
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Elie Tahari

Silk Satin Cami

$109

$168

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@sincerelyjules
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Micro Cardigan
A cropped, body-skimming knit cardigan is softly feminine but contemporary. Layer over a delicate camisole or blouse for effortless warmth and sophistication.
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Micro Cardigan
@sincerelyjules
A cropped, body-skimming knit cardigan is softly feminine but contemporary. Layer over a delicate camisole or blouse for effortless warmth and sophistication.
AFRM Linda Top
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AFRM

Linda Top

$24.5

$98

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Jil Sander Ribbed-knit silk cardigan
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Jil Sander

Ribbed-knit silk cardigan

$1,272

$1,590

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LESET Blake ribbed Lurex cardigan
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LESET

Blake ribbed Lurex cardigan

$360

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Safiyaa Indre wool-blend cardigan
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Safiyaa

Indre wool-blend cardigan

$677

$968

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@koolkelsey
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Cigarette Pants
Slim, tailored cigarette pants offer structure and subtle confidence without overpowering your softer pieces. They’re also easy to pair with blouses or knits for a polished finish.
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Cigarette Pants
@koolkelsey
Slim, tailored cigarette pants offer structure and subtle confidence without overpowering your softer pieces. They’re also easy to pair with blouses or knits for a polished finish.
KHAITE Lenn high-rise crepe pants
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KHAITE

Lenn high-rise crepe pants

$1,480

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Elie Tahari Slim Slit Pant
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Elie Tahari

Slim Slit Pant

$118

$295

Elie Tahari

LOULOU DE SAISON Malka wool-blend twill skinny pants
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LOULOU DE SAISON

Malka wool-blend twill skinny pants

$168

$420

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Elie Tahari Crepe Slim Leg Pant
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Elie Tahari

Crepe Slim Leg Pant

$131

$328

Elie Tahari

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@whatjazwears
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Sheer Long Sleeve Top
Second-skin sheer tops—layered over a tonal camisole—feel delicate but fashion-forward, perfectly embodying quiet confidence. Opt for neutral or pastel hues to keep the look soft and approachable.
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Sheer Long Sleeve Top
@whatjazwears
Second-skin sheer tops—layered over a tonal camisole—feel delicate but fashion-forward, perfectly embodying quiet confidence. Opt for neutral or pastel hues to keep the look soft and approachable.
moco Silk Sheer Tie Blouse
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moco

Silk Sheer Tie Blouse

$310

moco

Veronica Beard Alyssa silk-chiffon blouse
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Veronica Beard

Alyssa silk-chiffon blouse

$282

$470

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alice + olivia Thayer Tie Neck Slouchy Blouse
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alice + olivia

Thayer Tie Neck Slouchy Blouse

$210

$350

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Commando Chic Mesh Mockneck Long Sleeve Covered Thong Bodysuit
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Commando

Chic Mesh Mockneck Long Sleeve Covered Thong Bodysuit

$188

Shopbop

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@alicecatherine
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Granny-Inspired Vintage Blouse
Vintage blouses with tie-fronts or subtle lace accents are romantic and unique, projecting a gentle charm that’s sure to draw in fellow guests for conversation.
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Granny-Inspired Vintage Blouse
@alicecatherine
Vintage blouses with tie-fronts or subtle lace accents are romantic and unique, projecting a gentle charm that’s sure to draw in fellow guests for conversation.
Alessandra Rich Bow-detailed polka-dot silk-crepe blouse
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detailed polka-dot silk-crepe blouse

$548

$1,370

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Chloé Lace-trimmed silk crêpe de chine blouse
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Chloé

Lace-trimmed silk crêpe de chine blouse

$1,672

$2,090

Mytheresa

Dorothee Schumacher Floral Volumes blouse
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Dorothee Schumacher

Floral Volumes blouse

$245

$490

Mytheresa

Chloé Ruffled silk crêpe de chine blouse
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Chloé

Ruffled silk crêpe de chine blouse

$1,352

$1,690

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@thecarolinelin
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Kitten Heels
Low, elegant heels in nude or blush tones are comfortable for mingling and add just the right amount of polish—confident but never brash.
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Kitten Heels
@thecarolinelin
Low, elegant heels in nude or blush tones are comfortable for mingling and add just the right amount of polish—confident but never brash.
Dolce Vita Alenna Slingback Heels
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Dolce Vita

Alenna Slingback Heels

$150

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AEYDE Camila Snake Print Calf Leather Creamy Heels
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AEYDE

Camila Snake Print Calf Leather Creamy Heels

$545

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Sam Edelman Bianka Sling Pumps
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Sam Edelman

Bianka Sling Pumps

$150

Shopbop

GIANVITO ROSSI Robbie Sling Camoscio 55mm
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GIANVITO ROSSI

Robbie Sling Camoscio 55mm

$950

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@s.u.a.m.a.r
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Pleated Wide-Leg Pants
Elegantly draped wide-leg pants feel relaxed yet sophisticated—especially when paired with a delicate top. They exude unforced confidence and comfort for an evening spent networking.
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Pleated Wide-Leg Pants
@s.u.a.m.a.r
Elegantly draped wide-leg pants feel relaxed yet sophisticated—especially when paired with a delicate top. They exude unforced confidence and comfort for an evening spent networking.
moco Pleated Detail Wide Leg Pants
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Pleated Detail Wide Leg Pants

$179

$210

moco

Max Mara Palanca pleated jersey wide-leg pants
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Max Mara

Palanca pleated jersey wide-leg pants

$508

$1,015

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Max Mara Lino crepe wide-leg pants
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Max Mara

Lino crepe wide-leg pants

$312

$780

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16Arlington Mandrake plissé-satin wide-leg pants
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16Arlington

Mandrake plissé-satin wide-leg pants

$210

$420

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Dorothee Schumacher Emotional Essence cropped flared pants
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Dorothee Schumacher

Emotional Essence cropped flared pants

$490

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TOTEME Pleated grain de poudre tapered pants
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TOTEME

Pleated grain de poudre tapered pants

$154

$440

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By Malene Birger Ophie crepe blazer
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By Malene Birger

Ophie crepe blazer

$280

$700

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Max Mara Norcia stretch-cady flared pants
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Max Mara

Norcia stretch-cady flared pants

$358

$895

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Esse Studios Portia Duo satin-paneled crepe straight-leg pants
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Esse Studios

Portia Duo satin-paneled crepe straight-leg pants

$266

$590

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Dorothee Schumacher Emotional Essence cropped blazer
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Dorothee Schumacher

Emotional Essence cropped blazer

$690

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Theory Treeca crepe slim-leg pants
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Theory

Treeca crepe slim-leg pants

$156

$345

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MICHELLE MASON Silk-satin wide-leg pants
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MICHELLE MASON

Silk-satin wide-leg pants

$203

$506

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Brunello Cucinelli Bead-embellished cotton-blend blazer
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Brunello Cucinelli

Bead-embellished cotton-blend blazer

$1,199

$3,995

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JOSEPH Tova silk-satin straight-leg pants
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JOSEPH

Tova silk-satin straight-leg pants

$194

$645

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TOTEME Crochet top
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TOTEME

Crochet top

$177

$590

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Vince Crepe tapered pants
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Vince

Crepe tapered pants

$214

$428

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Vince Piqué straight-leg pants
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Vince

Piqué straight-leg pants

$148

$368

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TOVE Nuala draped top
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TOVE

Nuala draped top

$605

$865

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ALBERTA FERRETTI Wool-blend wide-leg pants
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ALBERTA FERRETTI

Wool-blend wide-leg pants

$221

$735

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Vince Crepe tapered pants
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Vince

Crepe tapered pants

$172

$428

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DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY Curtis lace-up cotton-blend bootcut pants
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DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Curtis lace-up cotton-blend bootcut pants

$80

$396

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JOSEPH Eliston stretch-gabardine skinny pants
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JOSEPH

Eliston stretch-gabardine skinny pants

$131

$435

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Velvet Tabbi jersey top
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Velvet

Tabbi jersey top

$94

$235

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LOULOU DE SAISON Remy knotted silk-twill top
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LOULOU DE SAISON

Remy knotted silk-twill top

$183

$365

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BRAND RECOMMENDATION
Jacques Wei
Jacques Wei is a true hidden gem for those seeking sophistication through minimalism — their tailored separates boast clean lines and refined neutrals, making each piece quietly confident yet undeniably polished. This brand’s understated tailoring will see you perfectly attired for any networking setting while setting you elegantly apart from the crowd.
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BRAND RECOMMENDATION
Jacques Wei
Jacques Wei is a true hidden gem for those seeking sophistication through minimalism — their tailored separates boast clean lines and refined neutrals, making each piece quietly confident yet undeniably polished. This brand’s understated tailoring will see you perfectly attired for any networking setting while setting you elegantly apart from the crowd.
Jacques Wei Lace-trimmed satin miniskirt
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Jacques Wei

Lace-trimmed satin miniskirt

$390

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Jacques Wei Gathered striped cotton-blend top
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Jacques Wei

Gathered striped cotton-blend top

$425

Mytheresa

Jacques Wei Embellished midi skirt
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Jacques Wei

Embellished midi skirt

$448

$560

Mytheresa

Jacques Wei Satin pencil skirt
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Jacques Wei

Satin pencil skirt

$505

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Proenza Schouler Hadley double-breasted tweed blazer
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Proenza Schouler

Hadley double-breasted tweed blazer

$1,145

$2,290

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Proenza Schouler Aiden tweed straight-leg pants
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Proenza Schouler

Aiden tweed straight-leg pants

$645

$1,290

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Vince Wool and cashmere-blend sweater
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Vince

Wool and cashmere-blend sweater

$224

$448

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Vince Draped silk satin top
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Vince

Draped silk satin top

$345

Mytheresa

TOTEME High-rise satin straight pants
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TOTEME

High-rise satin straight pants

$378

$540

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Veronica Beard Cruz linen-blend straight-leg pants
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Veronica Beard

Cruz linen-blend straight-leg pants

$202

$448

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Safiyaa Crepe skinny pants
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Safiyaa

Crepe skinny pants

$205

$455

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Vince Silk-blend satin shirt
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Vince

Silk-blend satin shirt

$364

$520

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TOTEME Satin top
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TOTEME

Satin top

$400

$500

Mytheresa

Theory Treeca crepe slim-leg pants
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Theory

Treeca crepe slim-leg pants

$156

$345

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Etro High-rise cotton slim pants
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Etro

High-rise cotton slim pants

$504

$720

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Gabriela Hearst Stephanie cashmere blazer
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Gabriela Hearst

Stephanie cashmere blazer

$1,575

$2,250

Mytheresa

KALLMEYER Jocelyn draped stretch-jersey top
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KALLMEYER

Jocelyn draped stretch-jersey top

$465

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Theory Double-breasted wool-twill blazer
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Theory

Double-breasted wool-twill blazer

$288

$575

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Another Tomorrow Wool flared pants
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Another Tomorrow

Wool flared pants

$172

$490

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Brunello Cucinelli Pleated cotton-blend twill tapered pants
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Brunello Cucinelli

Pleated cotton-blend twill tapered pants

$875

$1,750

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Another Tomorrow Wool sweater
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Another Tomorrow

Wool sweater

$340

$850

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JOSEPH Tunis high-rise cotton wide-leg pants
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JOSEPH

Tunis high-rise cotton wide-leg pants

$472

$675

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Veronica Beard Cruz linen-blend straight-leg pants
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Veronica Beard

Cruz linen-blend straight-leg pants

$202

$448

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Max Mara Circense virgin wool blazer
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Max Mara

Circense virgin wool blazer

$1,790

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