Clothes That Make You Feel Beautiful
It’s no coincidence that most of these confidence-boosting pieces also fall under the closet-classics category. Other than solving any number of styling woes, the inherent wow factor of, say, a spiked heel or a figure-flattering pencil skirt, lies in gently enhancing what’s naturally there—and that kind of subtle sexiness never goes out of style, not to mention, inevitably makes you feel beautiful, too.
The Street-Is-Your-Runway Gown
The crisp lines and elegant shape of a floor-sweeping gown don’t have to be after-dark-only extravagances. For day, simply tone things down with a slick leather jacket, booties, and cross-body bag.
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CARVEN Crepe Maxi Dress goop, $850
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RACHEL KATZ Large
Marquis Earrings goop, $1,300 -
THE ROW
Leather Bomber
Jacket Net-a-Porter, $3,650 -
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Striped Raffia Clutch goop, $250 -
LAURENCE DACADE X GOOP
Pete Ankle Boot goop, $910
The Midi Pencil Skirt
While the pencil skirt is a proven power-dressing linchpin, this one—with its relaxed, figure-flattering fit and a slit that can leave as much (or as little) to the imagination as you like thanks to adjustable snaps—can work overtime as a seductive date-night piece, too.
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ALTUZARRA Zavier Crepe
Midi Skirt Matches Fashion, $635 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Estelle Shirt goop, $755 -
GIANVITO ROSSI
Loop-Caged Low-Heel
Gladiator Sandal Neiman Marcus, $1,285 -
JENNIFER MEYER Diamond
Large Bezel Studs goop, $1,250 -
ARIEL GORDON Silk Bead
Woven Bracelet Ariel Gordon, $115 -
CHLOÉ
Drew Mini-Crossbody Barneys, $1,950
Lingerie Set
Whether someone else gets to see these underpinnings is beside the point: simply knowing that you’re wearing feminine, lacy lingerie—even if it’s the base layer for a simple plain-white-tee and jeans combo—is the ultimate feel-good indulgence.
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LA PERLA Whisper Longline
Soft Cup Bra Journelle, $334 -
LA PERLA Whisper
High Waist Brief Journelle, $318 -
ZARA Round Neck
Cardigan Zara, $29.90 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
Large Slouchy Hobo Bag goop, $1,095 -
SUPERGA XO JENNIFER
Arrow Sneaker goop, $149 -
LNA Cross Tee Need Supply Co., $72
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RE/DONE
High Rise Crop goop, $255
The Sexy Heels
The positive attributes of sky-high pumps can’t be overstated: They lend a natural swing to your hips, create a long, lean silhouette, and make even the most casual of outfits feel special.
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MALONE SOULIERS X GOOP
Emmanuelle Pump goop, $763 -
TULESTE Star Chain Bracelet goop, $110
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3.1 PHILLIP LIM Slimming
Blazer with Curved Seamline goop, $755 -
THE ROW
Multi-Pouch
Wristlet Barneys, $3,200 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
SIDE ZIP SKINNY PANTgoop, $595 -
CHLOÉ Ruffle
Cotton-Crepon
Blouse Net-a-Porter, $1,150
High-Waisted Jeans
There are several practical qualities to these ‘70s-inspired jeans that help achieve maximum babe-status fast, and with minimal effort: The high waist hugs curves and offers subtle (but priceless) built-in tummy control and the extra long, bell-bottom cut elongates legs.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
The 70’s Flare Jeans goop, $325 -
JENNIFER FISHER
Elongated Oval Signet
Ring with Burnish White
Diamond Letter Jennifer Fisher, $1,800 -
LOEFFLER RANDALL Maren
Clog Sandal goop, $395 -
CO Peasant Sleeve
Sweater goop, $625 -
COACH VINTAGE British Tan
Leather Stripes Small
Dinky Bag Barneys, $595