milan musts

In case there's any confusion about how to freshen up for spring, Milan's current street style spells it out perfectly. For starters, you'll need a mid-heel lace-up sandal to wear with everything, like the Bottega Veneta, above, or these by Porte & Paire, Emme Parsons (I have these and love!), Schutz, Jeffrey Campbell, and Isabel Marant. An elegant pair of menswear-inspired trousers (extra points for pleated) will do it all. Check out these from Ganni, Topshop (or these), H&M, Nanushka (leather!), and J.Crew (denim!). For a cool pop of glint, pile on a chain-link statement bag. See the poised-to-be-iconic Bottega in second to last pic, but there's also these way less pricey options by Topshop and Madewell. Lastly, try a pair of opaque tights to get you through those 50-degree days stylishly. Black, of course, is ultra-versatile, but a bold Gucci print or an unexpected color (see Prada Fall 2020 show) will really stir things up!