Polished: 2011 Fall Fashion Style Guide

As the seasons change, so does the need to polish your professional look. We highlight key fall fashion trends for stylish professionals, whether you're the boss, the CEO, the dapper man or the working fashionista.

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Working Your Style: Perfect Plus-Size Fashion for the Office Holiday Party

Working Your Style host Daisy Lewellyn gives curvy women fab fashion options for the office…

How I Did It: Mikki Taylor Expands Beauty Brand with New Book ‘Commander in Chic’

Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor expands her brand with new book, Commander in Chic:…

A sampling of what Armstrong & Wilson have to offer

Armstrong & Wilson Reinvent the Pocket Square

Recognized by Esquire as two of the best dressed real men in America, Ontario Armstrong…

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BE Next at Harlem’s Fashion Row Show 2011

BE Next gives you a front-row, center view of this year’s Harlem’s Row lineup.

Daisy Lewellyn, our Working Your Style host, broke down the fashion dos and don'ts for the professional man and woman. Here, she gives alternative looks for those dangerous don'ts featured in our video. If you're looking for looks like those, here are some inspired by the makeover segment, all available at Lord & Taylor. BE Polished! ---Janell Hazelwood

Working Your Style: Get the Look Inspired by Office Fashion Makeovers

Here are key pieces from our Working Your Style segment where we makeover office fashion…

Working Your Style: Turn Office Fashion Don’ts into Fashion Savvy

Our Working Your Style Host Daisy Lewellyn shows how to upgrade typical office style mishaps…

WATCH: Kwame Jackson Presents New Tie Line & Bow Tie Tutorial

Entrepreneur Kwame Jackson unveils his new neckwear line, Krimson by Kwame, and discusses the brand’s…

The pride and polish of business attire is an indisputable workplace norm that has stood the test of time. As part of our As part of our BE Polished style package, Black Enterprise editors and staff showcase how they work their power game and look at the office while adding their own special flavor to show personality and professionalism. ---Janell Hazelwood

(Photos by C. Varin)

Style Profile: A Day at the Office with Black Enterprise

Black Enterprise staff and editors show unique workplace style and tell their top fashion essentials…

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WATCH: Arise Designers Tell How to Make It in Tough Business of Fashion

Designers from the Made in Africa: ARISE Magazine show during the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week…

You’ve just landed your dream first job right out of college; the pay may not be great, but it’s the first step to the head of the boardroom. On your journey up the corporate ladder it’s always important to look professional, but you don’t want to look like you ransacked your father's suit closet. In this edition of Suit Your Life, we have some great suit options that are both stylish and just the right price for the guy starting out or any businessman looking to save without sacrificing quality. —Gardy V. Guerrier

SYL TIP: When building a work wardrobe it’s best to start with three to five well constructed suits in basic colors (black, dark blue, grey, and a subtle pinstripe) that can be interchanged with various shirt and tie combinations.

5 Suits Under $500

A good suit doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are a…

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