It’s time to set goals for the new year: Who do you want to be in 2019? Or, failing serious personal transformation, who do you at least want to dress like? Fashion may be largely about fantasy, but looking the part is often the first step (albeit on a long road) to success. Here, four ensembles to match your aspiration in the new year.
Boss Lady
More women than ever are climbing the corporate ladder and smashing straight through the glass ceiling. How to join their ranks? Start by brushing up on your negotiating skills (“The Assertiveness Guide for Women” can help) and investing in a suit that makes you feel as if you’re worth a million bucks. You are.
Zara wool-blend jacket with contrast ribbon trim, $149, and miniskirt with frayed him, $49.90, at zara.com; Miu Miu embellished satin pumps, $890 at mytheresa.com; Prada textured leather tote, $2,390 at mytheresa.com. Clé de Peau lipstick, $65 at net-a-porter.com.
World Traveler
According to a poll taken by Offers.com, 24 percent of Americans have resolved to travel in 2019. It’s up to you to pick the place, but a floaty dress with the unmistakable whiff of wanderlust, sturdy-but-chic walking sandals and a superlight duffel will get you there in style.
Free People midi-dress, $228 at freepeople.com; Birkenstock croc-stamped leather sandals, $170 at barneys.com; Gucci goldtone metal-frame sunglasses, $435 at ssense.com; Paravel cotton canvas duffel, $285 at tourparavel.com; Shashi necklace with shell charms, $75 at m.shopbop.com.
Creative Genius
No longer monopolized by artists and eccentrics, creativity is increasingly recognized as a vital tool for success and well-being in any field. A fuss-free jumpsuit lets you concentrate on the work at hand (and has plenty of pockets for pens and paintbrushes), while whimsical accessories light the spark of inspiration.
Gwyneth Paltrow
O.K., so maybe we can’t really be Gwyneth Paltrow. (The job’s taken, as it turns out). But channeling the queen of wellness by taking up meditation, yoga or even her daily bath may not be such a bad idea. Comfortable athleisure in neutral shades will put you in the right mind-set.
Chloé cashmere track pants, $1,770 at mytheresa.com; Khaite cashmere sweater, $1,460 at modaoperandi.com; Aria nylon and spandex tank, $125 at shop.goop.com; Stella McCartney low-top trainers, $645 at matchesfashion.com.
