Fashion designer Rosemarie Umetsu's Toronto atelier advises a range of clients on proper business attire, including what to wear for a fashionable fete by the fax machine. Here are some of her top tips
Open this photo in gallery: Metallic finishes are great for office holiday wear, but only in discreet doses. In other words shine, don’t sparkle.
WHERE TO BUY:
J. Crew dress, $446. BCBGMAXAZRIA clutch, $68. Stuart Weitzman shoes, $525.
PHOTO SHOOT CREDITS:
Styling by Tiyana Grulovic
Hair, makeup and grooming by Cody Alain for TRESemmé/P1M.ca. Raina + Wilson for The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Add some luxe, like velvet.
WHERE TO BUY:
Her: Marc by Marc Jacobs top, $210 at Holt Renfrew. Erdem pants, $1,295, Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem shoes, $895 at The Room.
Him: Paul Smith turtleneck, $250, jacket, $695, pants, $365 at Holt Renfrew. Allen Edmonds shoes, $795 at Harry Rosen. Raina + Wilson for The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Be sexy, but in a tasteful way, leaving as much to the imagination as possible – i.e., always be on cleavage and hemline patrol.
WHERE TO BUY:
BCBGMAXAZRIA skirt, $202, necklace, $144. Le Château turtleneck, $39.95. Raina + Wilson for The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Wink to fashion trends (such as pseudo-retro mash-ups) rather than slavishly following them.
WHERE TO BUY:
Lanvin jacket, $2,445, shirt, $365, Dion bow tie, $75, Z Zegna pants, $325 at Harry Rosen. Raina + Wilson for The Globe and Mail
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Open this photo in gallery: Partner everyday and dressy items for a festive look that’s uniquely yours.
WHERE TO BUY:
Her: Opening Ceremony blouse, $325, Milly cardigan, $360 at Holt Renfrew. Moon skirt, $89 at The Bay.
Him: Moon cardigan, $69, shirt, $69, Strellson pants, $198 at The Bay. Raina + Wilson for The Globe and Mail
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