11. Try a wide-leg pant that just skims the floor when you’re wearing your favorite (and most comfortable!) heels. Make sure to get the pants tailored so you have the correct proportions, as this style is all about draping and skimming in the right places. Remember, if you dress like Olivia Pope, you get results like Olivia Pope. That’s how it works, right?

12. Accessorizing is difficult at work, so you want to make sure you’re putting your own spin on a look without distracting from the workplace environment. Try a statement necklace paired with one-color basics to balance standing out with fitting in.

14. Try another pencil skirt update by choosing a sequined skirt over a basic one-color option. The change in texture will mix things up while the length and style keeps the look office-worthy.

15. Capitalize on height with vertical prints sure to lengthen your frame. Standing tall will help give you the visibility necessary to move up ranks faster than you can say Chanel!

7. Play with proportions by wearing a long and draped blazer over a mid-thigh pencil skirt. Make sure the skirt is in a dark shade so that you can experiment with color and print on top.

8. Add a pop of color to your standard black and white ensemble with a colorful heel; think: red for a powerful statement.

1. Invest in a simple but high-quality bag that’s big enough to fit all of your office-essentials; think: brown leather. You’ll be toting the satchel day in and day out, so you’ll want to make sure it impresses.