No-Fail Outfits For Any Occasion Spring 2012

Whether your office is corporate or casual, there's no better way to channel professional polish than by slipping into a pencil skirt. To top it off, look to this season's peplum top for a bit of an update that's made to fit and flatter a woman's body with its waist-defining shape. Finish with a pair of classic pointed-toe pumps — et voila! — we guarantee the resulting look is sophisticated without compromising your sense of style (or trying too hard!).


Marc by Marc Jacobs Luca Jersey Peplum Top ($260), AllSaints Toledo Pencil Skirt ($65), Zara Plaited Leather Shopper ($149), Zara Pointed Vinyl Court Shoe ($100), DKNY Small Round Bracelet Watch ($115), Mastoloni 7mm Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings ($250)

Break your weekend sweatpants habit and try something just as easy with a little more polish. Our go-to is a breezy maxi skirt, our favorite striped tee, and a pair of staple ballet flats. Toss a great bucket bag over your shoulder, and you won't be caught off guard when your day of picking up dry cleaning turns into an impromptu movie date with your girlfriends.


R13 Striped Cropped Pocket Tee ($155), Tibi Pleated Silk-Chiffon Maxiskirt ($365), Repetto Bb Vintage Silk Ballet Flat In Black ($265), Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag ($825), Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses ($250)

Our no-fail formula for a hot date-night look is easy: we start with a miniskirt and an easy tank, then finish with a pair of statement heels and a hint of sparkle. The look's sexy without going overboard, especially when you finish with a great leather jacket or a blazer.


Theyskens' Theory Coca Cropped Cotton Tank ($90), T by Alexander Wang Ruched Jersey Miniskirt ($140), 3.1 Phillip Lim Initials Classic Bralette ($95), Dannijo Nicoline Necklace ($170), Jimmy Choo Gladys Lace-Up Suede Sandals ($995)

Don't overthink your girls'-night-out attire; the more time you spend stressing over your look, the less fun you'll actually have. Our solution is pretty simple — and sexy in the coolest way possible. A vintage t-shirt and high-waisted flares have all the makings of great cool-girl basics. Just add a white blazer, a statement necklace, and a pair of platforms to dress them up for an evening that starts with drinks and ends wherever the night takes you.


Vintage Harley-Davidson "Rider by Choice" Graphic Tee ($178), Marc By Marc Jacobs '70s Flare Jeans ($187, originally $374), Topshop Scooter Sporty Platform Sandal ($156), Joanna Laura Constantine Tribal Turquoise Statement Necklace ($238), Zara Studded Evening Bag ($90), Topshop Oyster Boyfriend Blazer ($130)

The cocktail party always presents a dressing challenge, but don't let the call to formal wear drive you crazy. A silky LBD with the subtlest sexy details will work every time. Add a pair of leg-lengthening stilettos, a handheld clutch, and a pair of statement jewels for the no-fuss solution to pulling off your chicest cocktail attire — and feeling totally confident in it.


VPL/Overhang Dress ($440), House of Harlow Marley Clutch ($198), Coralia Leets Jewelry Design Oval and Tear Drop French Wire Earrings ($248), Nars Lipstick in Joyous Red ($24), Zara Basic Sandal ($50)