In contentious and crazy-ass times, designers revisit what makes women feel good, confident, safe and strong: elegance (beautifully exemplified here at Dolce & Gabbana). Why? Because not every woman can be chic, stylish or cool, but being elegant only requires a wardrobe of classy classics.
Bottega Veneta
Givenchy
Burberry
Valentino
Balenciaga
Chanel
Prada
Miu Miu
Max Mara
"Max Mara"
Sharp Tailoring
Whether we’re in a two-piece suit or a tailored jacket (or coat), we fight our best battles when we look as smart as we are.
Balenciaga
Burberry
Burberry
Burberry
Burberry
Givenchy
Fendi
Salvatore Ferragamo
"Fendi"
Blouse + Pants = The At-ease Evening Ensemble
Subtle shine or shimmering fabric goes a long way.
Bottega Veneta
Balenciaga
Chanel
Givenchy
Celine
Dolce & Gabbana
"Chanel"
Give Us the Check
All manner of menswear-inspired checks, from houndstooth and Prince of Wales to tartan and tattersall, have returned. Why? In times of uncertainty, they provide feel-good familiarity.
Sacai
Dolce & Gabbana
Stella McCartney
Balenciaga
Alexander McQueen
Christian Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Marni
Christian Dior
Tory Burch
Givenchy
Gucci
Givenchy
"Max Mara"
The Cape
Little Red Riding Hood, swashbuckling, or minimalist, it’s the “I’m a lady” choice.
Chanel
Valentino
Dolce & Gabbana
Celine
"Burberry"
The Blanket Is the New Wrap
Just the thing we need to cocoon ourselves in.
"Jil Sander"
"Burberry"
"Chanel"
Ladylike Headgear
In all its varieties from ’40s fascinators and turbans to berets and fedoras, it’s the topper for Fall’s pulledtogether look.
"Emporio Armani"
"Kate Spade"
"Dolce & Gabbana"
"Emporio Armani"
"Dolce & Gabbana"
"Givenchy"
Girl Power
From light (flamingo) to bright (fuchsia and magenta), pink for grown-ups is not girlie, it’s empowering.
This Bimba Y Lola dress is the same as the one below. Its belt can be adjusted for a baggy fit.
Lined cotton-blend jacket, $625, Sandro.
Cotton-blend pants, $415, Sandro.
Denim dress, $575, Bimba Y Lola.
Polyester blouse, $59.90, Zara.
Cotton jacket, $45.90, Bershka.
Polyester skirt, $39.90, Pull & Bear.
Polyester joggers, $49.90, Zara.
Brass and acetate earrings, $165, Bimba Y Lola.
Wool pullover, $465, Pinko.
Viscose slip dress, $89.90, Zara.
Carolyne wool slingbacks, $1,490, Manolo Blahnik.
Cotton turtleneck, $370, Maje.
PVC shoulder bag, $1,130, Moschino.
Wool pullover, $390, Pinko.
Satin sandals (price unavailable), Maje.
Cotton shorts, $99.90, Zara.
Viscose dress, $84.95, H&M.
Courbette satin pumps with silk ribbon, $1,530, Roger Vivier.
Triacetate polyester pants (price unavailable), Max Mara.
Stark 32 coated canvas backpack, $1,170, MCM.
Viscose dress, $94.95, H&M.
Wool coat, $1,500, Coach.
Kiki mirror-effect leather pumps, $1,130, Saint Laurent.
Sequinned cotton skirt (price unavailable), Pinko.
Dolce & Gabbana
Chanel
Venice leather sneakers, $810, Saint Laurent.
Silk skirt, $720, Diane von Furstenberg.
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