The Art Of Workleisure Essentials For Women

As Hubert de Givenchy famously said, “the dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress.” And yet, in the age of fast fashion, thoughtful design is notoriously compromised to streamline production, sizing is standardized for convenience and garments fail to fit or flatter most bodies. Women deserve more. 

A core principle of Marcella’s “Minimalism with an Edge” aesthetic is inclusivity. Petite, mid-sized AND plus-sized women (i.e., everyone) can flourish in our designs. Rule #1 in our minds is that you should know that your garments, shoes and/or accessories have been created to support and enhance YOUR particular lifestyle. 

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CARA TOP | LEROY JEANS

AUDREY SWEATER

Business Casual Clothes Built For Comfort & Functionality

It’s our brand’s belief that dressing for career success is all about smart-casual finesse or, put another way, you're being able to choose the right looks to help you feel polished and focused at all times. Work-life balance should mean workwear that you can live in, no matter where you’re on the clock. 

How?

Cue our oversized Audrey Sweater or sleek two-toned Cara Top as stylish powerhouses for long, productive days. As for bottoms? Our modern Vesey Pencil Skirt, lustrous vegan leather Vinci Pants or split-hem Pearson Pants tell the world you mean business. 

We all do our best work when we feel stylish and comfortable. Our workleisure designs are created to provide you with exactly that.

PEARSON PANTS

VESEY PENCIL SKIRT

On-Duty To Off-Duty

Shouldn’t we live and dress every part of the day for ourselves? While not always the case (as one might occasionally have that black-tie work event…hopefully with free-flowing champagne!), dressing for oneself usually means wearing versatile pieces that make expressing yourself easier, never harder, in any setting.

How?

Start with an elevated staple like our Vee Top, featuring an asymmetrical mesh cutout that adds a spark to every moment. Pair her with a flattering pair of pleated bottoms, like our Warren Pants, and then throw on our relaxed Washington Blazer to finish the look.

Day-to-night designs that allow you to transition from the office to drinks or dinner without having to carry a garment bag to work are the lifeblood of a capsule wardrobe. As you get ready each day, you can know that what you put on in the morning can support your life the whole day to follow.

LORIMER SWEATSHIRT DRESS

PROSPECT HOODIE

Materials Working For You Through The Seasons

Like the seasons, we’re constantly changing. The best closets embrace that. When building yours, collect clothes in flattering, adaptable fabrics so your style is free to evolve without ever being inhibited by the weather. 

When the world is warming up, break out something lightweight and airy like our Organic Cotton Classic Tee or Frankie Top. Wear them on their own while the sun is out, then beneath our thick Vandam Knit Cardigan or a mid-weight hoodie like our Flatiron when night falls and temps drop.

Moody weather doesn’t faze our Eloise Sheer Turtleneck. A chic base on warmer days, she’s also perfectly layer-able when it’s cold. Get playful and pair her with other textures, colors or shapes to say something unique with your look.

MAREN COAT

VANDAM KNIT CARDIGAN

If there’s a chill in the air, our cozy yet lightweight Lorimer Dress and two-textured Fillmore Dress are one-piece statements that have you covered for stylish days and nights alike.

Of course, all of our designs at Marcella are handcrafted with seasonless European fabrics – materials that we source precisely because we feel they’re amazing to wear year-round. For a more detailed breakdown of the range of Marcella materials, visit our fabric guide.

Our Promise To You

At Marcella, we celebrate the entire spectrum of women and want our clothes to work for you – not the other way around. Whatever life you’re living, whatever body you’re living in, whatever walk of life you’re pursuing, comfort and confidence are always within reach with us – that’s our fundamental promise to you.

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