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If you dread picking out work clothes, mark this page: local experts have the building blocks for a kickass closet that’s as functional as it is stylish
Coast Clear
Here’s a water cooler conversation starter: the buttons on Anian’s Denman long sleeve are made from melted-down oyster farming trays. $135
Full Bloom
Summer is in full swing at Poplin & Co., the Vancouver brand splashing exciting prints on work-approved silhouettes. The print on the Wild Peonies shirt is hand-drawn by co-founder Shadi Ahmadisagheb. $89
Essential Items
Ditch the tote bag (what is this, a farmers market?) for a sleeker, more organized option: Monos’s Metro tote has devoted pockets for your laptop and water bottle, plus sleeves for your phone, keys and other easy-to-lose things. $280
Level Up
Ochre, tan, camel, whatever you want to call it—this Fleetwood Moleskin tobacco blazer from Indochino will stand out in a sea of dark jackets. $519
Perfect Match
Sophie Grace’s forest green ensemble is a statement outfit that’s serving functionality, too. (For one, it has pockets you can actually use.) Sorry, Kermit… the Josephine pant and Violet blazer prove it’s pretty easy being green. Pant $225, blazer $275
No Rain, No Flowers
Cloudy skies are just an excuse for levelling up your commuting look: Indigenous-owned Ay Lelum’s recycled Dintex Eye of Life jacket is a waterproof wonder. $450
Chocolate Chic
Brown is the new black—again—and Lululemon’s surprisingly office-friendly Utilitech relaxed mid-rise trousers are the comfiest work pants we’ve ever tried. $158
Any Wear
Victoria-based B-Corp Ecologyst’s lineup of durable, eco-conscious clothing is made to last—like the unisex light wool short-sleeve shirt. $175
Style Staple
Don’t yawn just yet—Duer’s Smart Stretch pant is not your average black trouser. It has a zippered pocket, silicone waist (so your shirts stay tucked) and the Vancouver-based brand’s signature gusset (read: a comfier crotch fit). $159
Walk the Walk
Picky shoe shoppers, this one’s for you: Vancouver’s Blair Shapera offers custom footwear, so you can personalize the style, colour, material, sole and even embroidery on your kicks. Prices vary
Job Title
This versatile outfit from Aritzia looks like it was made for getting things done and looking good while doing it… which is probably why the local brand named it the Office jumpsuit. $198
Face to Face
The bold and beautiful Vancouver brand Oge Ajibe makes clothing in XS to 6XL, so eye-catching pieces like the Multicoloured Face day top are ready for maximalist bods of all sizes. $130
Keep focused, hydrated and fresh with these B.C.-made products at your desk.
Hand Lotion from Sangre de Fruta
Moisturize those 65-word-per-minute hands with luxurious lotion from Vancouver’s Sangre de Fruta. (With alluring options like “Garden of Earthly Delights” and “Head of Roses,” you should maybe keep this one locked in a filing cabinet.) $120
Deodorant from Nala
This Vancouver-based brand is fighting natural deodorant slander one stick at a time: scents like peppermint and charcoal, lemon myrtle and geranium and sandalwood and bergamot put drug store options to shame. $32
Mugs from Fable
In soothing colours like midnight blue, dove grey and blush pink, Burnaby-based Fable’s dishwasher- safe stoneware mugs are the ideal vessel for your daily coffee(s). $85 for set of 4