As fall approaches it is always nice to see women handling the daily hustle and bustle of work life.

It is especially nice to find a woman who can be chic as well as practical when walking the streets. Today’s modern woman isn’t content with a 9 to 5, she is all about having her own business where she makes all of her own rules.  The following work trends will have your fellow co-workers and business partners wagging their tongues and running to the mall.

5.  The belted blazer

Fendi                                       Aquilano.Rimondi                Louis Vuitton

Nothing says ‘chic’ at the work place like a well tailored blazer. Using a belt to cinch it at the waist will take your blazer from regular to high fashion. Any belt would do, however make sure the belt is a color that will tie your look together.

4. The statement blouse

         Dolce & Gabbana                 Balenciaga                            Delpozo

The blouse is the key element that can make or break your look. With the dreary cold months ahead, why not have fun with a statement blouse. As long as the rest of your outfit is fairly muted, don’t be afraid to go over the top with ruffles and volume.

3. The printed pantsuit

        Gucci                                      Emilio Pucci                         Dolce & Gabbana

As a boss, you have to know how to march to the beat of your own drummer. Why not make that march looking wonderfully stylish in a printed pantsuit. Obviously this look is a little tricky to pull off, however, who cares what anyone else has to say when it comes to personal style. Confidence is key.

2. Wide leg trousers

        Roberto Cavalli                     Lanvin                                   Alberta Ferretti

The wide legged trouser has always been present on the runways. Most women probably shy away from wide legged trousers because they think it will make them look bigger..au contraire… a wide legged trouser will, in fact, elongate your leg as well as highlight how small your waist is. The wider the pants, the smaller your waist will look.

1. The fur coat

        Versace                                  Louis Vuitton                        Dennis Basso

In The Devil Wears Prada, there is a glorious montage of magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestley throwing an assortment of designer coats and bags at her assistant. When running your own business sometimes you have to display an aura that screams Boss!! A lush fur coat will always convey giving everyone around you closet envy.