Jennifer Lawrence Makes a Case for Power Dressing—and Vintage Hermès

The November chill has finally arrived, and Jennifer Lawrence is embracing the change in season in seriously chic style. The actress has been having quite the autumn, launching her clean haircare brand mes° in October, just a month after making her much-anticipated Instagram debut.

Clearly, there’s plenty happening in the world of JLaw right now.

The actress and mother of two was spotted enjoying the crisp autumn air in New York earlier this week, looking every bit the effortlessly cool New Yorker. Her outfit? A masterclass in understated dressing, with Lawrence opting for an almost head-to-toe black ensemble that proved you really can’t go wrong with a little (or, in this case, a lot of) black.

She put the business in businesswoman in a relaxed yet impeccably polished black power suit, featuring an oversized blazer and wide-leg trousers. The silhouette was laid-back, but still had a sharp, sophisticated feel. A black scarf tucked neatly around her neck and a pair of sleek, dark sunglasses added to the understated, off-duty executive aesthetic.

When Boardroom Dressing Meets Downtown Cool

But it wasn’t all serious boardroom dressing. Lawrence injected a little personality into the otherwise pared-back look with a pop of red from her velvet ballet flats by The Row. The unexpected flash of color brought a touch of softness and a hint of bohemian nonchalance to the tailored ensemble. It’s the kind of styling detail that feels effortless but makes all the difference. Very JLaw.

And then, of course, there’s the bag.

The real pièce de résistance was the glossy black crocodile Hermès Kelly dangling from her arm. An undeniably extravagant finishing touch, it elevated the entire look from everyday city dressing to something all the more luxe. Because while Lawrence may be busy building her beauty business, she certainly isn’t doing it without a little billionaire-adjacent handbag energy.

A takeaway coffee in hand, oversized tailoring on her back and an exotic Hermès Kelly at her side, Lawrence makes a very convincing case for autumn power dressing. Who says running a business can’t look this good?