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The season’s safest bet of monochrome and nude need not be simple or basic.

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The season’s safest bet of monochrome and nude need not be simple or basic. Instead: Layer them, then add accessories. Opt for pieces with pleats or in long-lasting fabrics like suede and leather, or better yet, try blazers in cords or checks paired with cool culottes.
 

Wool tunic, $2,850, wool pants, $1,350, felt hat, $1,050, and calfskin leather belt, $1,100, Celine 

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Velvet lambskin leather jumpsuit, $2,755, Longchamp. Felt hat, $1,050, Celine. Leather booties, $2,080, Louis Vuitton

Wool blazer with detachable sequinned scarf, $6,600, and PU leather pants, $3,650, Louis Vuitton 
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Wool suit jacket, $1,099, Boss. Lambskin leather culottes, $2,025, Longchamp. Canvas and leather loafers, Coach

Wool blazer with detachable cotton hoodie, $969, Boss. Cashmere knit turtleneck, Hermes
 
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Plisse knit jumpsuit, $5,170, and Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta

Velvet lambskin leather bra top, $1,570, and lambskin leather shorts, $1,750, Longchamp. Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta 
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Wool trench coat, $4,950, wool pants, $1,900, and leather sandals, $1,300, Givenchy
 
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Cashmere knit turtleneck, cotton and leather pleated culottes, and leather boots, $3,250, Hermes

Wool suit jacket, $1,099, Boss. Strass headband, $1,320, Roger Vivier 
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Velvet and lace dress, $700, Kate Spade New York. Leather boots, $2,080, Louis Vuitton

Corduroy blazer, $895, lurex turtleneck, $295, and corduroy pants, $650, Coach
 
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Leather jacket, knit cropped top, and knit knickers, Chanel. Lean leather boots, $2,190, Bottega Veneta

Polyester puffer coat, 1 Moncler JW Anderson. Wool pants, 2 Moncler 1952. Leather boots, Salvatore Ferragamo
 

PHOTOGRAPHY Phyllicia Wang

CREATIVE DIRECTION Windy Aulia

HAIR Junz Loke, using Bed Head by Tigi

MAKEUP Sha Shamsi, using Chanel

MODEL Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw/Basic Models