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A match made in heaven: black and white boucle stripes with unfinished edges.
1. Frame Denim t-shirt, $90, netaporter.com
2. River Island boucle jacket, $120, riverisland.com
3. Genetic patch pocket jeans, $250, modaoperandi.com
4. Botkier bag, $298, shopbop.com
5. Isabel Marant sneakers, $475, netaporter.com
I helped a friend clean out her (well-stocked) closet the other day and noticed only one but major hole in her wardrobe: no tuxedo jacket. Pity, I thought, as this classic piece is endlessly employable, whether layered over a cocktail dress or a basic t-shirt. For this reason, I own several--some cropped and fitted, others slightly oversized and long--by designers ranging from Alexander McQueen to H&M. So, I promised my friend I'd dig up the season's best iterations, which include this slightly loose-fitting Isabel Marant (which I own and swear by as it's great with both jeans and dresses!), this Michael Kors (similar vibe, less expensive), this elegantly cropped silk Stella McCartney (65% off!), this hip-grazing Alice + Olivia, this feminine MiH Jeans, this white shawl-collar J.Crew, and this cropped sequin-trimmed H&M (which I just added to my collection!).
Photos: On Abbott Kinney, Elin Kling
This fringe-trim wrap skirt is dramatic dinner party material.
1. Baja East cashmere tank, $687, matchesfashion.com
2. Victoria Beckham tuxedo jacket, $2960, netaporter.com
3. Topshop fringed wrap skirt, $72, topshop.com
4. Antik Batik sequin clutch, $205, shopbop.com
5. Giorgio Armani Lip Stain in Code, $33, nordstrom.com
6. Balenciaga neoprene mules, $695, matchesfashion.com
Blazers are busier than ever these days, working 24/7, year-round. During the summer I like wearing them with shorts, which, in effect, softens their (formal) edge. Inversely, a blazer elevates the overall look. I'd like to breeze around in any of these warm weather-friendly options by Chelsea28 (40% off!), Addison, Chloe, Topshop, and Free People.
Photos: Sincerely Jules, Pinterest
Crochet transforms this tank top into something summer-special.
1. J.Crew crochet tank top, $68, jcrew.com
2. Frieda blazer, $599, matchesfashion.com
3. Isabel Marant cotton pants, $440, netaporter.com
4. Topshop quilted cross-body bag, $80, topshop.com
5. Daniel Wellington Exeter watch, $198, anthropologie.com
6. Steven buckle sandals, $129, shopbop.com
This navy cotton blazer has the perfect (and ever elusive) ratio of classic to right-now-chic.
1.. Duffy t-shirt, $110, netaporter.com
2. Maison Scotch embellished tweed blazer, $268, asos.com
3. Raquel Allegra leather paneled shorts, $590, netaporter.com
4. Stela 9 bucket bag, $106, shopbop.com
5. Vanities bracelet, $165, modaoperandi.com
6. Dolce Vita sandals, $119, shopbop.com
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A blazer, as we all know, has the power to elevate an outfit, but this one, rendered in (surprise!) jersey, is exceedingly comfortable-easy-wearable-travel-worthy, too! I cannot stop wearing mine.
1. J.Crew camouflage sweatshirt, $69, jcrew.com
2. Joie jersey blazer, $178, joie.com
3. J Brand boyfriend jeans, $235, netaporter.com
4. Kate Spade wicker bag, $298, shopbop.com
5. Katie Rowland twisted ring, $375, shopbop.com
6. Tibi leather sandals, $395, piperlime.com
This jumpsuit is, to quote my five-year-old son, "easy peasy." And seriously cute too!
1. Club Monaco silk polka dot jumper, $198, clubmonaco.com
2. Mango linen boyfriend blazer, $99, mango.com
3. Pierre Hardy bag, $750, forwardbyelysewalker.com
4. Carrera by Jimmy Choo sunglasses, $199, shopbop.com
5. Sophia Webster sandals, $595, netaporter.com
Thinking I'd stand out in a sea of dresses, I borrowed a friend's slinky jumpsuit to wear to a fancy disco party on Saturday night, but, as it turned out, many others were in jumpsuits, too. Clearly, the universal adoration of this throw-on-and-go outfit is deserved. This jumpsuit is especially excellent because it can go from the office to the disco as fluidly as The Hustle.
1. Reiss jumpsuit, $370, reiss.com
2. Bauble Bar tassel pendant necklace, $34, baublebar.com
3. Vanessa Bruno blazer, $670, netaporter.com
4. Charlotte Olympia clutch, $1275, matchesfashion.com
5. Isabel Marant sandals, $790, forwardbyelysewalker.com
This evening-ready jumpsuit is the definition of one-step dressing. Genius!
1. Mango jumpsuit, $119, mango.com
2. Rag & Bone velvet blazer, $550, netaporter.com
3. Kotur clutch, $238, theoutnet.com
4. Aurelie Bidermann gold cuff, $905, shopbop.com
5. Jimmy Choo sandals, $925, neimanmarcus.com