Angular jackets, crisp suits, and tasteful layering, updated with prints and full-on color, are the keys to power dressing.
All the right angles
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Ann Ong; shoes, model’s own; On Eddi: Light tan suit, Randy Ortiz; checkered shirt with black collar,
Joey Samson; shoes, stylist’s own
Forget Dynasty shoulder pads! Opt for broad, angular shoulders and a relaxed, contemporary fit for comfort and, at the same time, stature. Put on heels for added poise and posture.
Color wash
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all Ann Ong
Give your corporate ensemble a head-to-toe color evaluation to make a good impression.
Borrowed from the boys
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pearl necklace, earrings, and ring, all Ann Ong; On Eddi: Three-piece black suit, Joey Samson
A pantsuit is not just smart and sleek, but a practical and equally sensual fashion option you can take from desk to drinks.
Modern retrospect
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with beaded oversized pendant, Koket at Rajo!
Power suits, now free of the clichéd ’80s silhouettes, are best matched with a daring state of mind.
Like a boss
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shoes, model’s own
The new boardroom fashion is far from dull. Mix and match trends, prints, cuts, and more fluid lines for a fresh and current take on corporate chic.
Power of two
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necklace, Ann Ong; leather top-handle bag, Fino Leatherware; On Eddi: Black coat with blue stripe,
tuxedo shirt, and black trousers, all Randy Ortiz; shoes, stylist’s own
Lush brocades and metallic hues are not for timid wallflowers. Multifunctional trench coats juxtaposed with bold details bring your office style to the top.
Dressed for success
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Suits are good investments, which you can maximize and combine with different sartorial options while keeping a polished approach. Play with prints and cuts to add interest.
Cutting edge
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Higher hemlines and cut-out details mix masculine and feminine—modern and androgynous tailoring for the fashion-forward corporate warrior.
Greater heights
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This is not your average suit. Take your style to a whole new level with unconventional details, like an exaggerated collar and slick hair.
Photographs by Mau Aguasin
Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr.
Styling associates: Bang Martinez, Diane Lasam, and Tara Subaldo
Makeup by Sari Campos
Hairstyle by Kierlo Velasco
Models: Danica Magpantay and Eddi Mataj (IM Agency)
Shot on location at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. For inquiries and information, contact tel. no. 7720-7777,
book online at www.marcopolohotels.com, or email manila@marcopolohotels.com
This article originally appeared on Asian Dragon Magazine’s June-July 2017 issue, available for download on Magzter.