Rose Carlisle, manager, special events
My favorite office layering piece is actually a throw: the Mongolian Cashmere Throw from Quince. We originally had them at Vogue World: Hollywood, and thankfully Quince sent samples because I immediately became attached. New York office AC and I have been in a years-long battle, and this throw is currently winning. It is unbelievably soft, surprisingly warm, and has essentially become my security blanket disguised as a chic cashmere accessory. That said, I do feel a bit like a superhero when I am sprinting down the halls with it draped over my shoulders.
Elly Leavitt, lifestyle editor, shopping
This is the most useful item in my closet: seven feet of cashmere that moonlights as an oversized scarf in the dead of winter, a cozy blanket for the plane, an elegant wrap for fall dressing, and now, as we approach peak office air con season, a warm shawl. I have it in black, a beautiful (but sadly discontinued) chocolate brown, and currently have designs on the lemon-colored one, too.
Sache Taylor, director, special events
My summer uniform is pretty much a button-down, jeans, and a Linder half-zip in whatever color makes sense—I own far more of them than any reasonable person should. My greatest summer hobby is being cold indoors and reminding everyone within earshot that I am cold indoors, which makes this sweatshirt less of a fashion choice and more of a survival tool.
Florence O’Connor, content manager
This Banana Republic sweater is usually the last thing I throw in my bag before I head out the door and prepare to endure the office AC! The creamy color works perfectly with my summer wardrobe (which mainly consists of floral flowy dresses) and the combination of it being a silk/cotton mix and v-neck makes it read a little more like a “summer sweater” rather than a winter relic I forgot to put away!
Conçetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
I always mean to bring a sweater to work, and I usually forget. Though when I do, it’s usually a cardigan. I’m caught somewhere between always being warm and suddenly feeling chilled—so a pointelle sweater does the trick for me. My current favorite is from Cou Cou Intimates because it’s lightweight enough to wear on its own or layer without adding bulk to an outfit.
Taylor Lashley, senior manager, social media
When it comes to my office sweater I like to keep things neutral. While I usually only throw it on when I’m sitting at my desk, in the off chance that I keep it on while moving throughout the office I wanted to make sure it would match whatever outfit I may have on that day. Donni’s cotton knit v-neck sweater ticks all of those boxes.
Minty Mellon, commerce market editor
“To withstand the frigid office AC, I keep my trusty navy V-neck sweater at the ready. It’s a lightweight silhouette, versatile enough to throw over any outfit and can roll up quite small to fit into my work tote.”
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