RAAD TREND: Fifty Shades of Gladiator

RAAD Trend: Gladiator Sandals
What it is: Caging your legs with lateral, leather strips from the tips of your toes to the bottom of your knees.
Why it's RAAD: Never mind the fact that you'd be living out one of Christian Grey's fashion fantasies, this bondage-meets-bohemian trend looks super fierce with any leg-baring outfit. Yes, gladiators have made a comeback, but this year they're paired with longer hemlines (as seen above) to make an even stronger statement.

RAAD Trend: The Gentlewoman

RAAD Trend: The Gentlewoman

What it is: This androgynous look takes power-suiting to a whole other level. Bright/printed/monochromatic suits, chest-baring blouses, collars and bow ties, and a little bit of leather. There's nothing butch about this.  

Why it's RAAD: Never mind the fact that it's feminine, edgy and seductive without having to wear a mini. But the RAADest thing of all is that it's completely effortless and unexpected. If you want to make a statement without trying too hard, this is how you do it.

When to wear it: The obvious answer: for work. Interviews, meetings, presentations...anything that requires a more sophisticated dress code. But you gotta take this look outside of the office if you really want to look RAAD. Pair your suit with a crop-top for cocktail hour. Or wear leather flats with a skinnier leg to lunch downtown.

Check out some more gentlewomen below: