There is something about the first fall collections that makes me want to dress up again. After a year of cozy, practical clothes, I’m craving a beautiful coat, sharp tailoring and a little glamour. As I look ahead to fall, I’m drawn to pieces I’ll want to wear well beyond one season. A timeless wardrobe can still have plenty of personality—and a little New York attitude.
Statement Coats
A beautiful coat can make even the simplest outfit feel considered. I’m drawn to sculptural trenches, generous silhouettes and a bold print when the mood calls for it. The rest of the look can stay simple: a good knit, tailored trousers and boots. Let the coat have its moment.
Beautifully Tailored
There is something so chic about layers that feel intentional. Think a crisp shirt beneath a vest, a fine turtleneck under a blazer, or a long coat over beautifully cut trousers. I love finishing the look with loafers for a little borrowed-from-the-boys ease. Polished, comfortable and very Manhattan.
Back to Black
The little black dress never really leaves my wardrobe. For fall, I love a shorter hemline balanced with a tailored jacket or a long coat. Whether the dress is fitted, softly structured or inspired by a tuxedo, the appeal is the same: one beautiful piece, a few good accessories and very little fuss.
A Little Upper East Side
The collection I keep returning to is Alice + Olivia’s Fall 2021 collection. Its Gossip Girl inspiration brings together everything I love about uptown dressing: plaid, tweed, pearls and polished layers, with just enough edge. Styled in collaboration with costume designer Eric Daman, it feels like a love letter to New York. I’d borrow the mood rather than every detail: a little texture, a touch of shine and something that makes getting dressed feel fun again.
xoxo, Charlotte
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Kathy
July 6, 2021Gorgeous bag!! ❤️❤️