8 Power Pieces Every Assistant Should Own

Your work bag says a lot about you; invest in one that is not only sophisticated, but also exudes your personal style.  

Furla purse, $528; furla.com. 

A LBD can easily go from the boardroom to a holiday office party. We like to layer ours with button-front blouses.

Alice + Olivia dress, $475; aliceandolivia.com. 

More formal than a cardigan, a blazer can easily tie an outfit together. Sport over tops and dresses to show you mean business. 

J. Crew blazer, $248; jcrew.com. 

A white button down can be worn alone, with a blazer, or layered under a sweater. 

Ann Taylor blouse, $39.50; anntaylor.com. 

Once the temperatures begin to drop, we don't recommend stilettos everyday. Opt for a tall boot with a stacked heel—you'll be sure to walk taller. 

Kate Spade boots, $378; katespade.com. 

A classic timepiece perfectly melds fashion and function. Plus, it's a solid investment. 

DKNY watch, $175; shopbop.com. 

Choose a style with a sensible heel height, so you can wear them all day.

Cecelia New York, $100; cecelianewyork.com. 

You can wear this over and again without anyone batting an eye. Try pairing it with your white blouse and black pumps for an easy office appropriate getup. 

H&M pencil skirt, $13; hm.com.