From Runway to Office Glam: Corpcore Styles Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2 – TheSugarblossomdiary

The Devil Wears Prada has served as the fashion‑ista’s holy text since its 2006 launch. If you’re a true fan, you’ve probably found yourself reciting Miranda Priestly’s razor‑sharp lines with friends and mimicking the editor‑in‑chief’s icy commentary while leafing through glossy mags. The film has secured its place as a pop‑culture milestone – and its long‑awaited sequel finally hit theaters in April. Haven’t caught the new movie yet? Take a look at the trailer:

Beyond its feel‑good, empowering storyline that reunites the characters two decades after the original, the sequel delivers a slew of unforgettable fashion moments curated by costume virtuoso Molly Rogers. While I wish the wardrobe had pushed the envelope even further, the restraint makes the looks more accessible—and easier to translate into everyday outfits. After all, who doesn’t love turning a cinematic moment into real‑world style?

Read on for standout inspiration from returning icons—Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, Emily Charlton, and Nigel Kipling—plus fresh faces like Amari Mari and Jin Chao!

Miranda Priestly

Miranda, immortalized by Meryl Streep, radiates the authority only a Runway editor‑in‑chief can command. Her secret weapon? Immaculate, timeless outerwear. Yes, the devil wears Prada, but she also dominates in suit jackets, wool coats, and classic trench coats. To emulate her vibe, drape a full‑length coat over a crisp blouse, tuck it into tailored trousers or a maxi skirt, keep accessories sleek, slip on pointed heels, and finish with oversized sunglasses as your shield.

A standout piece that caught my eye was a tweed jacket swarmed with colorful tassels. Paired with a soft lilac underlayer, it stole the spotlight during a high‑stakes meeting. Miranda’s style isn’t about playing safe, so don’t shy away from a bold statement piece to liven up your office wardrobe.

Andy Sachs

Twenty years later, Anne Hathaway’s Andy returns to Runway at the peak of her journalistic career, and her style has matured to match. She leans into sharp, tailored suits for a polished, corporate edge. In her reunion with Miranda, she rocks a blue pinstripe suit paired with a black blouse and a sleek belt—a grown‑up version of the Andy we first fell for.

My personal favorite is Andy’s blue‑and‑brown combo: a chocolate double‑breasted jacket teamed with light‑wash, straight‑leg jeans. Brown snakeskin boots mirror the jacket, while a patterned scarf picks up the denim hue. A fringed leather bag and dark sunglasses finish the look, proving that Andy’s style has leapt far beyond the infamous lumpy cerulean sweater of the first film.

Emily Charlton

Emily, once Miranda’s frantic assistant and now a senior figure at Dior, makes a stylish cameo in the sequel. She arrives in a sharply tailored pinstripe bodice that cinches her waist over a white, ribbon‑tied collared shirt, paired with matching pinstripe trousers and pointed heels. Even after a decade away, her look remains impeccably on‑point.

Nigel Kipling

Stanley Tucci’s Nigel returns as the ever‑reliable right‑hand man. Two decades later, his wardrobe remains a masterclass in sartorial precision. A well‑cut suit forms his foundation, while subtle pattern play—plaid jackets, striped shirts, ogee pocket squares, and checkered ties—elevates each ensemble. Nigel proves that the devil truly is in the details.

Amari Mari

Amari, portrayed by Simone Ashley, is Miranda’s newest, impeccably dressed assistant—the sequel’s “new Emily.” Her look blends corporate‑core with a dash of preppy charm: a collared shirt, tie, and blazer teamed with a pleated mini skirt, knee‑high striped socks, and kitten heels. It’s professional, yet unmistakably feminine—perfect for the modern assistant.

Jin Chao

Helen J. Shen’s Jin is Andy’s new assistant in The Devil Wears Prada 2. Intelligent, serious, and echoing a younger Andy, she experiments with pattern‑on‑pattern: a gray plaid shirt cinched at the waist paired with a brown plaid skirt. While she hasn’t yet mastered Nigel’s refined finesse, her bold mix shows she’s still carving out her place in the fashion world.

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