Work wear: Employing a little elegance

A uniform is the basis of every winning work wardrobe. Whether you're a doctor doing rounds or the next FinTech entrepreneur, if you're stumbling around in the dark, strip back and dress by numbers. Four or five solid, stylish items that you can wear in variations (dress + knit + shirt, say, or jeans + soft blazer + blouse) will ease your early morning routine - and, more importantly, send positive messages to others: I'm confident and I can pick up social cues.