Soft Sell?
Her: A cutaway turtleneck shrug gives Hoss Intropia’s sweater set a sexy twist.?
Him: Acne’s zip-front cardigan loses its passive stance when it’s made in luxe cashmere.

Black wool twin set by Hoss Intropia, $222. Available at Parallel: 1022a NW Johnson St. 503-274-8882. parallelpdx.com
Gray zip-up by Acne, $160. Available at Stand Up Comedy: 811 E Burnside St. 503-233-3382

Blurring the Lines?
Him: This season, panache arrives in the form of a pinstripe three-piece suit.?Her: Only the halter-neck silk cocktail dress by Portland designer Adam Arnold is ruffled.

Custom #9 pinstripe suit by Duchess, Clothier, $1,345. 2505 SE 11th Ave. 503-281-6648. duchessclothier.com
Silk dress by Adam Arnold, $800. 727 SE Morrison St. 503-234-1376. adam-arnold.com

Function Follows Form?
Him: A leather closure and zip pocket lend utilitarian flair to Portland designer John Blasioli’s canvas pants.
Her: Rag & Bone’s navy-and-black contoured knit dress is a stand-alone wardrobe classic.

Lincoln County slacks by John Blasioli, $220. johnblasioli.com
Pipe dress by Rag & Bone, $339. Available at Parallel: 1022a NW Johnson St. 503-274-8882. parallelpdx.com

Tools of the Trade?
Her: Gutsy hardware and unexpected color elevate Givenchy’s softly structured gray bag.
Him: Elegant brown wingtip oxfords tie up many a good look in a fellow’s closet.

Ombre leather large zip-front bag by Givenchy, $1,735. Available at Mario’s: 833 SW Broadway. 503-227-3477. marios.com
Medallion Tip Baloxfords by Alden Shoes, $410. Available at Winn Perry: 2505 SE 11th Ave. 503-922-1298. winnperry.com

The Final Twist
Whether it’s worn with a T-shirt or this season’s must-have—a fur vest—a mixed-metal necklace never lays down on the job.

Chanel Mongolian lamb fur vest $4,655 and Nordstrom Label mixed metal necklace $98. Both available at Nordstrom: 701 SW Broadway.
503-224-6666. nordstrom.com