What Mara Hoffman and Her Team Wear to Work

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Welcome to Working It, where Racked follows street style into the office. Forget pedestrian khakis and button-downs—these fashionable professionals take dress codes to a whole new dimension. Quick, somebody call HR!

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• Mara Hoffman wears a vintage jacket, Raquel Allegra tank top, Mara Hoffman pants, and Golden Goose shoes.
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  Is being casual a trend? I would never wear wedges (no offense, wedge peeps).
• Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  My Margiela Tabi boots, a worn out denim jacket that I've had for 15 years, and a scarf from South Africa that I have had through so many aspects of my life (I even wrapped
• What item did you pass on that you wish you could go back into the past and purchase?
  The Isabel Marant Holden leather sandals from last season. I kept buying the wrong size and gave up but I shouldn't have.
• What is your worst shopping habit?
  I have a really hard time returning things on time when I shop online!
• What do you splurge on, and what do you cheap out on?
  I splurge on shoes and cheap out on t-shirts.
  
  What is an item you spent a lot of money on that you regret buying?
  I bought a Margiela denim blazer that I had really
• Dana Davis, Director of Production, wears a Mara Hoffman sweater, BDG shirt, J Brand jeans, Gap socks, and Rachel Comey boots.
• Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  I don't have to worry about my favorite jewelry 'cause I never take it off, but would most definitely grab my Thierry Lasry cateye sunnies, Veda leather jacket and my No. 6
• What do you splurge on, and what do you cheap out on?
  I splurge on sunglasses and jewelry. Cheap out on denim!
• What item did you pass on that you wish you could go back into the past and purchase?
  Silver Acne Pistol boots that were on sale!
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I love the Birkenstock trend—always a fan of comfy, cool shoes. You'd never never catch me in wedge sneakers!
• Erin Pianetto, Design Manager, wears a thrifted shirt, Mara Hoffman pants, and Naturalizer boots.
  
  Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  Black Madewell Hi-Riser jeans, speckled Nike Roshe sneake
• What do you splurge on, and what do you cheap out on?
  I'm willing to drop a pretty penny on anything that's deeply beautiful and well made, something I feel connected to on a different level.
  
  What is the worst worst dress code o
• Whitney Goodman, PR & Marketing Coordinator, wears a Mara Hoffman sweater, vintage men's shirt, Current/Elliott jeans, Richer Poorer socks, and Sweedish Hasbeens shoes.
• Your closet is on fire! What three items do you save from the flames?
  I would have to bring all of the jewelry that has been given to me by loved ones over the years, my beat up low-cut cowboy boots, and my Mara tote. If my dog happened to be
• What is the best piece of shopping advice you have gotten?
  It's not shopping advice per se, but pick a roommate with style that you like so you can double your possibilities. I made that one up, but follow it religiously.
• What item did you pass on that you wish you could go back into the past and purchase?
  There was an insanely soft fleece-y jacket in a beautiful rose color at Creatures of Comfort last fall that was just a little bit out of my price range. I co
• Sarah Friel, E-Commerce Manager, wears a Vince jacket, Mara Hoffman top, J Brand jeans, and Rag & Bone boots.
  
  What is an item you spent a lot of money on that you regret buying?
  I once bought these absurdly high heeled Alexan
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I would entertain the idea of trying overalls, but there's only a 10% chance I'll follow through with that.
  
  What is the worst worst dress code or un
• Kate Zeng, Logistics Manager, wears a vintage sweater, Mara Hoffman dress, and Ecco boots.
  
  What have you learned at Mara Hoffman about the fashion industry that you wouldn't have known otherwise?
  I've learned how intense putt
• Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
  I've seen girls wearing overalls and I can't do that. I think they would take me back to my insecure youth.
  
  What is the best piece of shopping advic

This week, we're crashing the vibrant NYC office of the Mara Hoffman team. Founded in 2000, the line—ready-to-wear, children's, swim, and bridal—is beloved for its distinctive use of color and bold prints. Fittingly, the designer's HQ is populated with layers of patterned rugs, a colorful dreamcatcher, and handsome wooden tables dotted with crystals and succulents.

Similarly, the staff reflects the brand's signature aesthetic, but with a healthy dose of city-girl practicality. Check out what Mara and her cool team wear to the office, after the jump.

· Mara Hoffman [Official Site]
· Working It: Pamela Love [Racked]
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