Soft Power: The Office Outfit Trend Taking Over Post-Devil Wears Prada 2

Sometimes a movie comes along that makes us reconsider the contents of our wardrobes. The Devil Wears Prada 2 appears to be doing just that (see also Breakfast At Tiffany's and Clueless). Since the sequel's release, TikTok searches for office outfits have reportedly soared by 1,300%, with viewers dissecting every sharply cut coat, silk tie and pinstripe trouser suit worn on screen. The stars' secret weapon? Costume designer Molly Rogers who has leaned into a softer, more directional take on power dressing: 'feminine menswear', as it's termed by fashion insiders, favours the polished creative director running between meetings in The Row loafers with an espresso in hand over corporate suits. It's all oversized shirting under precisely tailored waistcoats, broad-shouldered blazers worn with fluid trousers, silk ties loosened slightly at the collar and masculine fabrics – chalk stripes, crisp poplin, heritage checks – reimagined through a more sensual lens.



The natural evolution of the office siren microtrend of 2024/5, it's cleaner and sharper – the appeal lying in balancing structure without stiffness, and polish with a slightly undone quality. Here's how to nail the look.