If there is one print you should sport this season, it’s black-and white polka dots.

For Fall, one of the most notable looks was by Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, where the designer paid homage to the Parisian house’s mastery of voluminous shapes. This one in particular is a strapless gown in polka dots – complete with a matching bag.

While most of us won’t be able to rock the head accessory shown here for work, we can take cues from this look at the Ann Demeulemeester show.

Throw on a black sweater over a white shirt-dress to show off your chic layering and ensures you keep warm from the office air-con.

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Monochromatic shades don’t have to be about boring shapes and plain fabrics. To create more interest, don’t hold back on the pretty details like sequins and tassels or other decorative textures.

Decadent materials also play a big part in creating more visual appeal, as seen in this ostrich feathered dress at Balenciaga.

Clean tailoring with exaggerated features like strong shoulders or oversized sleeves will add a powerful impact to your monochrome workwear ensemble.

At Céline, the designer took a keen interest in showcasing the garment’s sturdy construction: shoulders were elevated to create a new architectural appeal, while sleeves took on a voluminous style to convey a more avant-garde attitude.

Text: Lena Kamarudin, The Business Times / Additional text: Cheryl Lim

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