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These closet mainstays are easy, modern and versatile. Here’s what to wear them with now.

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These closet mainstays are easy, modern and versatile. Here’s what to wear them with now.

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1. CULOTTES
Tip: Keep colours neutral.
Wool sweater (price unavailable) and leather culottes, $690, from Cos. Leather satchel (price unavailable) from Kate Spade. Michael Michael Kors leather mules (price unavailable) from Michael Kors.
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2. ACCORDION PLEAT SKIRT
Tip: Choose metallics or graphic prints.
Polyester-blend blouse, $370, and polyester pleated skirt, $460, from Bimba Y Lola. Cotton bomber jacket, $450, from Cos. Michael Michael Kors leather and shearling shoulder bag (price unavailable) from Michael Kors. Leather sneakers, $250, from Pedder Red.
Match with a bomber jacket. Polyester bomber jacket (price unavailable) from H&M.
Match with a bomber jacket. Polyester bomber jacket (price unavailable) from H&M.
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Christopher Kane pleated lurex skirt, $955, from www.matchesfashion.com.

Pleated lace skirt, $89.90, from Zara.
Pleated lace skirt, $89.90, from Zara.
Quilted PU leather cross-body bag, $45.90, from Mango.
Quilted PU leather cross-body bag, $45.90, from Mango.
Carry a chain-strap bag. Leather shoulder bag, $69.90, from Zara.
Carry a chain-strap bag. Leather shoulder bag, $69.90, from Zara.
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Golden Goose Deluxe Brand leather sneakers, $581, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Contrast with a pair of sneakers. PU leather sneakers (price unavailable) from Charles & Keith
Contrast with a pair of sneakers. PU leather sneakers (price unavailable) from Charles & Keith
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Goen J silk-satin bomber jacket, $1,240.83, from www.net-aporter.com.

3.METALLIC SKIRT
Tip: Go for gold or silver.
Cotton-blend turtleneck top (price unavailable) from Cos. Iris & Ink leather skirt (price unavailable) from www.theoutnet.com. Borbonese leather bag, $1,060, from Julie Nicole. Ash studded leather sandals, $300, from Pedder On Scotts.
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Wear with a turtleneck top. Cashmere turtleneck sweater, $179, from H&M.
Wear with a turtleneck top. Cashmere turtleneck sweater, $179, from H&M.
Leather skirt, $382, from Warehouse.
Leather skirt, $382, from Warehouse.
Polyester-blend turtleneck sweater, $29.90, from Mango.
Polyester-blend turtleneck sweater, $29.90, from Mango.
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MM6 Di Maison Margiela PU tote, $498, from www.luisaviaroma.com.

Anchor the look with a pair of mandals. PU leather sandals, $39.90, from H&M.
Anchor the look with a pair of mandals. PU leather sandals, $39.90, from H&M.
Grab a soft, slouchy bag. Suede bag, $139, from Mango.
Grab a soft, slouchy bag. Suede bag, $139, from Mango.
Boutique by Topshop leather skirt, $215, from Topshop.
Boutique by Topshop leather skirt, $215, from Topshop.
Leather sandals, $116, from Topshop.
Leather sandals, $116, from Topshop.