In today’s business world, it’s not hard to find those Miss Independent business-chic ladies who often dress for success. As women continue to step into higher-powered positions, there’s no reason why they can’t be both sexy and successful at the same time.
For those looking for ideas on sexy business-chic attire and accessories, check out this cluster to see what you can add to your own collection.
Implications - As women take on more power in modern society, female shoppers are looking to show their new found status through their clothes. Styles that work towards expressing the inner self are appealing to those consumers who want their ensembles to speak for them. Designers could focus on this desire for stronger styles in order to attract more customers.
19 Business-Chic Fashions
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Modern Superwomen Fashion
Alessandra Ambrosio Bo Bo Winter 2010 Campaign
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Edgy Business Fashion
‘Dress for Success' in Vogue China May 2010 is Work Wear
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Retro-Modern Workwear
'Dress for Success' Vogue Nippon September 2010 is Pretty Powerful
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Marmalade Workwear
Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2010 is Tailored to Young Professionals
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Office Affair Advertising
The Fendi Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Features Classic Workwear
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Ultra Chic Workwear
Penkov Berlin Creates a Winter Collection for the Working Woman
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Business Trip Advertorials
The Jones New York Fall/Winter 2010-11 Campaign is Eerily Lit
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Phone Booth Editorials
This 'Trendspotting' Vogue Germany September 2010 Spread is Unique and Fun
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Eclectic Celeb Collections
The Jessica Simpson Fall 2010 Line is Chic and Versatile
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Lounge-Ready Workwear
The Gaby Basora Tucker Fall 2010 Collection is Classy-Chic
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Nifty Nineties Workwear
'New Basic' Vogue China August 2010 is Corporate-Savvy
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Citrus Shoes With Suits
Jil Sander's Refreshing Twist on Fall 2009 Workwear
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Suave Business Attire
The Sarar Fall/Winter 2010-11 Campaign has Swagger
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Half-Dressed Workwear Pictorials
The Leica S2 Shoot Shows Some Business Casual Leg
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Matching Working Couples
Sarar Spring 2010 Campaign Features Matchy-Matchy Workwear
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Technicolor Business Attire
The Emma Maclaren Marie Claire Italy September 2010 Spread
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Business-Chic Celebs
The Lucky September 2010 Jessica Simpson Feature is Effortless
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'Clean and Clear' Marie Claire Korea Shoot Features Neutral Shades
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The Vogue Germany September 2010 Spread Takes a Trip in High Fashion
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The Lanca Perfume Spring 2011 Campaign Asks for Attention
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Alana Zimmer for Marie Claire Italy August 2010 is into the Blue
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The White + Warren Spring 2010 Lookbook Shows Transitional Pieces
52 Vintage Fashion Finds
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Camel-Hued Trenchcoats
The Zara Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Mixes Effortless Neutrals
Eerie Spot-Lit Portraits
The Hyn Yi Lee Vogue China July 2010 'Sheer Light' Editorial
French New Wave Fashion
The Christian Dior Resort 2011 Collection is a Mishmash of 60s Flair
Laid-Back Hipster Styles
The Stampd' Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook is Effortlessly Appealing
Undies for Couples
Mushy Underwear for Lovers Only
60s Muse Fashion
The Vanessa Paradis 'Factory Story' Editorial by Karl Lagerfeld
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From Shoulder Jewelry to Architectural Couture
Tattooed Punk Princesses
The Vogue Italia August 2010 Spred is All About Dark Makeup
Black Lacy Garments
The Liv Tyler Love Magazine Spread Showcases '50s Glamor
Furry Rockstar Fashion
The Kate Moss Vogue September 2010 Spread Brings Edge to Animalia
Naughty 60s Cat Eyes
The Dioni Tabbers Vogue Italia July 2010 Editorial is Hot
Unisex Haircuts
AllSaints S/S '09 Features Matching ‘Dos & Muted Hues
Go-Go Girl Dresses
The A Team Teen Vogue September 2010 Spread is Back to School Chic
Edgy Business Fashion
‘Dress for Success' in Vogue China May 2010 is Work Wear
Retro Housewife Shoots
The Lindsay Lohan Vogue Italia August 2010 Editorial is Old School
Fierce Accessory Shoots
Rocking Out With Rihanna in W Magazine
Shorts Over Leggings
The Fall 2010 McQ by Alexander McQueen Collection Revisits the 90s
Multi-Model Print Campaigns
Gucci Fall 2009 Ads Are a Feast for the Fashion Senses
Revolutionary Military Shoots
‘Fashion Revolution' in Vogue China April 2010 is Patrio
Lost Fashion Editorials
Natalia Kozior is 'Lost' for Mateusz Stankiewicz of AFPHOTO
Sophisticated 60s Spreads
The L'Officiel Singapore August 2010 Issue is Magnificently Mod
Contemporary Tuxedos
Karl Lagerfeld Updates Traditional Evening Wear in Vogue Germany
Makeup-Free Covers
The 'Marie Claire' Jessica Simpson Cover Does Away With Retouching
High Fashion Digital Manipulation
Torkil Gudnason's Colorful and Creative Photography Rocks
Matching Nerd Glasses
Bruuns Bazaar Spring 2010 Campaign Relishes Nature & Nerdiness
Voluminous '60s Hair
The Gisele and Lauren LOVE Magazine Covers are to Die For
Waist Cinchers as Outerwear
Elle Italia May 2010 Cover Girl Hilary Rhoda is Tantalizing
73 China-Loving Fashions
From Medusa Monster Fashion to Eclectic Street Style
Boho Hitch-Hiking Styles
Kim Noorda in ‘On the Road' for Harper's Bazaar June 20
Battle-Ready Menswear
The Halb 2010 Fall/Winter Collection is Fighting Fashion
Punkified Menswear
The Neighborhood Spring 2010 Collection Takes Notes From The Clash
Blue Brow Editorials
Model Shu-Pei Gets Colorful for Chinese Vogue Makeup
Dark Minimalist Fashion
The Max Azaria Fall 2010 Campaign Features No Color
Rugged Winter Menswear
The Aether Fall/Winter 2010 Line Looks Good Both On and Off the Hills
Historical Haute Couture
The Little Black Dress is Still a Dominent Fashion Statement
50 Spring Fashion Campaigns & Lookbooks
From Haute Hypnotic Ads to Retro Surf Style
Mod Moody Cowgirls
Erin Heatherton is Smoking for L'Officiel Paris May 2010
Grand Grunge Editorials
The Jessica Stam Marie Claire US September 2010 Spread is Hardcore
Poufy Pants
H&M's Fall 2009 Lookbook Says Fitted is Out & Roomy is In
Silhouetted Romance Shoots
Jon-Mark Uses Surreal Skies to Set Off Loving Couples
Dasiy Duke Campaigns
The Wrangler Summer 2011 Ads Feature Bum-Loving Photography
Glamazon Fashion Editorials
Elle Magazine's Studio 54-Inspired Heroine
Matching Couple Couture
Will Davidson Captures His and Her Looks for V Magazine
Soft-Toned Summer Dresses
'Quirky Pastels' in Vogue China June 2010 is Simple and Cute
Grocery Fashiontography
Anna Paquin's Photoshoot for Marie Claire UK March 2010
Peacock Boho Fashion
The Matthew Williamson 'Escape' Collection is All Tie-Dyed
Matching Model Spreads
It Takes Two for 'Double Whammy' in Teen Vogue
Marmalade Workwear
Elie Tahari Pre-Fall 2010 is Tailored to Young Professionals
Office Affair Advertising
The Fendi Fall 2010 Ad Campaign Features Classic Workwear
Identical Debutante Shoots
'Both Sides' by Andreas Stavrinides Shows off Matching Makeup
Fiesty Fight-Ready Fashion
Models are 'Dressed for Battle' in Vogue Nippon
Pouty Red Lips
'U-Style Summer Love' in Vogue China June 2010 Has a Simple Summer Feel
Odd Glittering Gowns
The Jessica Simpson Disco Ball Dress Hugs all the Wrong Places
Financial District Fashiontography
'The Wall Street Journal' in STYLE:men Captures Hot Workwear
Secretive Seductive Spreads
Marcelina Sowa in Vogue Mexico August 2010 is Seriously Sexy
Wide-Eyed Editorials
‘Surreal Reveal' in New York Times Style Magazine Summer 2
Super-Designer Safes
Keep Your Valuables Protected in the Luxurious Narcissus Karl Lagerfeld Safe
Deceivingly Cheap Fashion
Esteban Cortazar for Exito is Brimming with Decadent Tailored Items
Reptile-Themed Photography
The Ones2Watch 'The Chameleon' Editorial by Catherine Conroy
Ultra Chic Workwear
Penkov Berlin Creates a Winter Collection for the Working Woman
Rainbow Hipster Wear
The Poti Poti 2010 Collection is All About Spring
Puffy Lampshade Shirts
Paco Serinelli's Model Gets the Royal Purple Michelin Man Treatment
Weekend Bash Editorials
The Chloe Bello FW 2010 Delaostia Spread is Party-Ready
Sculptural Scalloped Minidresses
This Martha Hunt Marie Claire Italia April 2010 Editorial Sizzles
Sassy Vintage Fashion
Claire Incorruptible Focuses on the 80s and 90s
Forest Frolicking Editorials
La Repubblica Velvet Glamorizes Sexy, Blood-Thirsty Maenads
Convertible Black Dresses
Modify Clothing Lets You Create 10 Looks From One Dress
Androgynous Beehive Hairdos
Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Numéro Homme Spring/Summer 2010
Twisted Little Black Dresses
Aryn K Designs a Classy Asymmetrical Fashion Masterpiece
Girly Gamer Wear
Etsy Seller Makes Retro Game Boy Tube Dress
Lacy Goddess Spreads
See-Through Fashions for 'The Sheer Expectation' in Vogue Nippon
Dual-Purpose Panache
Elie Tahari Mixes Business With Brunch for Spring '10
Stool-Posed Portraits
The 'Retro Modern' Vogue China July 2010 Editorial With Alexa Chung
Eclectic Celeb Collections
The Jessica Simpson Fall 2010 Line is Chic and Versatile
Crowded Couture Spreads
Multiple Models and Fashions for 'Run of the Show' in W
Sheer Dotted Fashion
The Christopher Esber SS10 Collection is Rather Revealing
Formal Attire Checklists
The Top '10 Evening Pieces' in Marie Claire
Seasoned Traveller Couture
The Wood Wood Autumn 2010 Collection Offers up a Worldly Look
Mid-Crowd Fashion Editorials
'A Woman of All Seasons' in Interview Magazine
Undersized Shoes
Maison Martin Margiela's Collectible Wedge is Unwearable
Dapper Male Models
Gabriel Aubry in Details Magazine Looks Ready for Fall 2010
Wispy White Editorials
Natalia Vodianova is a Dream Girl for Vogue China
Glam Desert Photography
Steven Lippman Captures Fantastical Images
Frilly Formal Blouses
The 'Cool Intentions' ELLE September 2010 Spread is for the Office
Headwear How-To Guides
Kangol Fall/ Winter 2009 Lookbook Helps Non-Fashion Folks
Lounge-Ready Workwear
The Gaby Basora Tucker Fall 2010 Collection is Classy-Chic
21 Jessica Simpson Finds
From Odd Glittering Gowns to Gaining Weight for Publicity
Nifty Nineties Workwear
'New Basic' Vogue China August 2010 is Corporate-Savvy
Disfigured Collages
Artist Dave McDermott Contorts His Subjects
Badass Cowgirl Spreads
This Vogue Italia August 2010 Editorial Emits a Retro Vibe
Teacher's Pet Couture
The Velour 2010 Fall Lookbook is Ahead of the Curve
Grungy Oversized Blazers
The Business-Chic Tess Giberson Fall 2010 Lookbook
See-Through Plastic Trenches
‘Heat Index' in Elle US April 2010 is Steamy
Citrus Shoes With Suits
Jil Sander's Refreshing Twist on Fall 2009 Workwear
Color Block Fashion
Matthew Ames Reinvents the Little Black Dress
Unbuttoned Editorials
Harper's Bazaar Spain June 2010 Makes the Basic White Blouse Sizzle
60s Darling Editorials
In Foam Magazine July 2010, Karen Elson is Warm & Funky
14 Jessica Simpson Products
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Dusk Landscape Shoots
'Night Photography' by Justin Carrasquillo Shows Darkness at its Best
Suave Business Attire
The Sarar Fall/Winter 2010-11 Campaign has Swagger
Scrabbled Lookbooks
The Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2010 Lookbook Gets Warm and Cozy
Celebrity-Designed Wigs
The Vivica Fox Hair Collection Lets Anybody Become a Diva
Blue-Collar Fashiontography
Ausra Osipaviciute Glamorizes Construction Work in 'Gravel'
60s Mod-Inspired Covers
The Dakota Fanning Dazed & Digital September 2010 Issue
Half-Dressed Workwear Pictorials
The Leica S2 Shoot Shows Some Business Casual Leg
Celeb Sitcom Comebacks
Jessica Simpson Returns to the Small Screen With Positive Message
Driftwood-Hugging Fashiontography
Model Anna Jagodzinska for 'Kiss The Sky' in Vogue China
Party Fashion Editorials
Model Denisa Dvorakova Parties in "The Club" for Flair
Business-Chic Celebs
The Lucky September 2010 Jessica Simpson Feature is Effortless
Psychedelic Swirl Couture
Andrea Maack's Illustrated Fashions Are Art You Can Wear
Grassy Powder Puff Hats
The Fanny Francois Marie Claire UK September 2010 Spread
Silhouetted Formal Wear
The Steel Tie Makes Humor out of Business Wear
White Bonnet Editorials
Edita Vilkeviciute Looks Crisp in Vogue China April 2010
Prismatic Architecture Photography
Kristopher Grunert Wins the Applied Arts Photo Annual Award
Quasi-Religious Performance Art
Oliver Beer's 'The Resonance Project' is Moving
18 Country Music Features
Inspired by Carrie Underwood's Country Music Awards Winnings
Celeb Shoe Emulation
Jessica Simpson Copies Sergio Rossi's Designs