And because the white linen or gabardine suit will be lighter colored than the gold sneakers, the outfit will echo the shade and saturation of the classic mid-grey-suit-with-black-shoes formula.

Bonded-wool gabardine jacket, $2,195, Chantilly skirt, $2,995, both, Michael Kors Collection, at select Michael Kors stores nationwide. Silk-blend lace bra, Eres ...