In our world, businesswear doesn’t mean boring — you can even bring in fun, splashy kaleidoscopic stripes and make them workwear appropriate. The secret is all in the balance. Take a cue from the above: We paired Tory’s vibrant Ellis skirt with the Alana sweater, which shows just a peek of stripes, and topped off the look with the navy McGraw carryall, a bag roomy enough for a small laptop or iPad — and a chic clutch for after-work hours, too.

SHOP WEAR TO WORK