Skip the Suit! See 9 Inventive Star-Inspired Outfits to Wear to Work This Fall

Yes, it is possible to sport leather at the office, but only when the tough material is cut in a traditional workwear silhouette. Olivia Palermo, for instance, slipped on a below-the-knee leather pencil that she grounded with a classic gray top. If your office dress code skews liberal, double on leather and drape a studded moto jacket to round out your look. Shop the look below:
Leather jacket: Scotch amp Soda, $579; scotch-soda.com
Top: Chinti amp Parker, $110; chintiandparker.com
Skirt: J.Crew, $295; jcrew.com
Clutch: A.P.C., $280; shopbop.com
Pumps: Schutz, $180; schutz-shoes.com

• Alexa Chung's fuzzy pink tweed jacket does three things: 1. it adds polish and instant elevation; 2. it delivers a delightful dose of color; and 3. it gives her look a feminine flair (but not excessively so). It's a triple-win! Shop the look below:
• Jacket: Tory Burch, $450; toryburch.com
• Turtleneck: Joe Fresh, $19; joefresh.com
• Skirt: River Island, $50; riverisland.com
• Backpack: Fiorelli, $105; asos.com
• Slipper loafers: Del Toro, $295; deltoroshoes.com

• Got a loud blouse? Take a style cue from Rose Byrne and offset its vibrancy with muted pairings, like slate gray menswear-inspired pants that can also neutralize too-girly tops. Shop the look below:
• Blouse: MSGM, $488; thecorner.com
• Pants: Cos, $115; cosstores.com
• Pumps: Aldo, $70; piperlime.com

• Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Naomie Harris gave her shin-grazing number a fall-ready spin with a dark structured bag and playful ankle-tie pumps. Shop the look below:
• Dress: Rebecca Taylor, $395; rebeccataylor.com
• Bag: Michael Kors, $498; michaelkors.com
• Pumps: Nasty Gal, $130; nastygal.com

• Give your skinnies a break! Make like Bella Thorne and bring playfully printed wide-leg, ankle-grazing pants into the workplace with a crisp white blazer and cool brogue-like creepers. Shop the look below:
• Blazer: Zara, $80; zara.com
• Cami: Joe Fresh, $19; joefresh.com
• Pants: Elizabeth and James, $345; net-a-porter.com
• Shoes: Tuk, $75; tukshoes.com

• In a sea of blazers and button-downs, a single statement piece can take your look to new heights. Debra Messing switched things up a bit and paired her white blouse with an exquisitely embroidered Nicole Miller leather pencil skirt. We followed her lead and found one with a pretty lace trim. Shop the look below:
• Blouse: Equipment, $218; equipmentfr.com
• Skirt: Reiss, $465; reiss.com
• Pumps: Guess, $178; guess.com

• Is it a coat or a dress? Coat dresses embody the characteristics of both, taking the whole concept of an "outfit-making" coat to the next level. Conservative, yes, but also incredibly chic. Copy Emma Watson and add modern elements, like a metallic belt, for a contemporary twist. Shop the look below:
• Coat dress: Halston Heritage, $375; net-a-porter.com
• Belt: Express, $30; express.com
• Purse: Coach, $198; coach.com
• Pumps: Madewell, $168; madewell.com

• The unofficial uniform for fall is a sweater-and-skirt pairing. Jaime King gave a ladylike take with an elegant ivory turtleneck knit and a sweeping midiskirt. Shop the look below:
• Sweater: Wilfred, $165; aritzia.com
• Skirt: Zara, $80; zara.com
• Pumps: Loeffler Randall, $295; loefflerrandall.com

• Chrissy Teigen perfected layers (the secret to braving the cold) with a cropped knit and a long blouse. For a more office-friendly version of the look, swap out the knit for a more structured top and leather bottoms for tailored trousers. Shop the look below:
• Crop top: Whistles, $255; whistles.com
• Blouse: Uniqlo, $40; uniqlo.com
• Pants: American Eagle, $60; ae.com
• Tote: Alexander Wang, $395; ssense.com
• Heels: L.A.M.B., $255; shoplamb.com