Finally, a workwear brand that actually, really gets it.

I’ve heard about MM.LaFleur for years, and finally had the chance to try out their Bento Box recently.  Man oh MAN are they a breath of fresh air.  Especially if you’re an attorney, finance professional, consultant, or simply a person in search of building a classic, sophisticated work wardrobe, I have officially found your go-to.

With stunning silhouettes, quality fabrics, and impeccable craftsmanship, MM.LaFleur has come up with—hands down—the most inspired collection of workwear pieces I’ve encountered to date.  No question.  Finally, a brand that does not see form and function as mutually exclusive.  A brand that knows style and substance can go hand-in-hand, and understands the sartorial challenges that professional women face in real life.  MM.LaFleur has managed to offer working women a true solution instead of another impractical fashion-industry take on how to “like totally look like a girl boss!”  Cue the collective eye roll.

In addition to their vast collection of beautiful workwear pieces (which, oh BTW, are travel-friendly and mostly machine-washable), MM.LaFleur offers amazing (free!) styling services.  By answering a few simple questions, an MM.LaFleur stylist will send you a Bento Box with four to six clothing items and accessories to try on at home.  They thoughtfully identify which pieces will work best for your body type and be appropriate for your specific corporate environment.  It is not a subscriptions service, so you’re not locked into anything, you’re simply charged for what you keep and send the rest back.  A total godsend for the busy working woman who needs classic, high-quality workwear, without the stress of shopping.  I had the opportunity to try out this service and can truly attest that their motto of “taking the work out of dressing for work” rings true.

For those of you operating in business formal environments which require you to dress conservatively, I know how difficult it can be to look at clothing billed as “work appropriate” just to find that the dress is actually not much longer than mini-skirt length, or the blouse has a deep v that travels several inches south of what’s realistically work appropriate.  I had the opportunity to try on multiple dresses, tops, skirts and jackets from MM.LaFleur, and without sacrificing an ounce of style, their silhouettes were truly differentiated.  Even tops with v-necks or skirts with slits are both tasteful and stylish, making me feel comfortable all day no matter what kind of bending/leaning/dabbing might take place.

Ladies, run don’t walk.  This universally flattering black dress originally amassed a 1,600 person waitlist for a reason.  You can shop everything I’m wearing online (where you can also sign up for a Bento Box) or if  you want to try things on in person, hop on over to their NYC showroom.   If you live in DC, stay tuned!  They’re opening a showroom there in March!

All c/o MM. LaFleur: CAMEL COAT  |  BLACK V-NECK DRESS   |  SILK SCARF  |  PURPLE V-NECK SHEATH DRESS  |  PURPLE SHORT-SLEEVE SHEATH DRESS  |  BLACK KNIT JACKET  |  IVORY DRAPED BLOUSE  |  IVORY SILK SHIRT  |  BLACK CULOTTES

Additional outfit details:  CHOKER: c/o Baublebar  |  TIGHTS: Nordstrom  |  SHOES: Saint Laurent (similar HERE and HERE)  |  TOTE: c/o Lo and Sons

Thanks to MM.LaFleur for partnering on this post!

Aside from sharing this outfit with you today, I’m thrilled to report that the Trove app has some exciting new features!  We’ve been hard at work expanding the ways in which you can discover new content in the app and search for your favorite pieces.  Now, when you enter the app, you’ll find a new style quiz that will help you find bloggers to follow that match your personal style.  Additionally, if you click on the search icon on the app’s home screen, you’ll find lots of new goodies including featured bloggers, bloggers by location, bloggers by style, featured outfits and trend categories.  One of the best things we’re just rolling out is the ability to search for a specific product in the search bar. Looking for a little black dress or nude pumps?  Just toggle over to “Outfits” and type the item you’re looking for into the search bar to get tons of shoppable outfits featuring the exact item you’re searching for.  We’re still refining this feature, so if you have any feedback, we’re all ears!

If you haven’t downloaded the app, click HERE or search “Trove Style” in the Apple app store!  And, if you’re new around here or you missed my post all about the Trove app, read up HERE.  Excited to hear what you guys think!!

And now back to our regular programming…

My friends, Groundhog Day may have indicated six more weeks ’til Spring, but that doesn’t mean you can’t (sort of) start dressing like it.  This floral sheath dress has one of those perfect, seasonless prints that looks as good in February as it does in July.  As many of you know, layering a turtleneck or a long-sleeve collared shirt underneath sleeveless and short-sleeve dresses is my favorite way to extend their lifespans, and keeps my favorite summer sheaths from collecting dust all winter long.

FLORAL SHEATH DRESS: c/o Boden  |  LAYERED WHITE SHIRT: Brooks Brothers  |   RED COAT: Marc Jacobs (old, similar HERE and HERE)  |  NAVY PUMPS: Ann Taylor  |  SUNGLASSES: Prada (similar HERE)  |  BAG: Phillip Lim (similar HERE)