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It Takes Two:
Ideas to Get You
Out of
a Closet Rut
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A camel coat is to polished trousers as Tom Brady is to the Super Bowl: They just mesh. And while yes, each season brings a new roster of closet recruits, the general principle remains the same: Teamwork makes the whole thing work. These eight easy matchups are—sorry but we have to say it—in a league of their own.
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Camel Coat + Wide-Leg Trousers
Topping the list of things you’ll have for life: a camel coat (and Stella McCartney’s is as classic as they come). Pull on your palazzo pants and you’ve got yourself one hell of a workweek uniform.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY COAT
Net-a-Porter, $1,995 -
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ROLAND MOURET PANTS
Net-a-Porter, $1,275
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Jumpsuit + High Ankle Boots
As elegant and alluring as the LBD, only easier and sharper and somehow dressier when you add spiky stiletto boots to the equation.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY JUMPSUIT
Net-a-Porter, $1,995 -
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THE ROW BOOTS
Net-a-Porter, $1,250
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Blazer + Sculptural Earring
Don’t let leather jackets and combat boots be the sole providers of your edge factor. A belted blazer—plus a single punk-rock earring—has that whole sexy-cool look down pat.
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PRADA BLAZER
Net-a-Porter, $2,540 -
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ANNE MANNS EARRING
Net-a-Porter, $365
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Color-Blocked Sweater +
Neutral BagA serene shade of lavender exudes optimism. And a subdued box bag keeps the focus right where it should be: on that sweater (and you, of course).
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LA LIGNE SWEATER
Net-a-Porter, $350 -
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MANU ATELIER BAG
goop, $539
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Classic Trench + Retro Sneakers
Never underestimate the power of a gabardine trench coat coupled with fashion-y sneakers. This No. 21 pair has more in common with slick streetwear kicks than your dad’s (semi-dorky) trainers from 1985.
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Burberry Trench Coat
Net-a-Porter, $1,990 -
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NO. 21 SNEAKERS
goop , $740
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White Tee + Wrap Skirt
A clean white tee goes a long way toward making an architectural wrap skirt feel effortless and laid-back and totally down to earth.
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ATM ANTHONY
THOMAS MELILLO TEE
goop, $85 -
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MONSE SKIRT
Net-a-Porter, $990
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Classic Henley + Bucket Bag
A soft, comfortable Henley has the magic effect of chilling out whatever you wear it with—say, a chain-link bucket bag. It’s elevated, but not at the cost of losing your cool.
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G. LABEL NATE
RIB HENLEY
goop, $395 -
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TRADEMARK BAG
Net-a-Porter, $330
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Utility Jacket + Oversize Frames
What do you get when you cross a tastefully cropped coat with the world’s most sophisticated tortoiseshell shades? Instant chic. Like Françoise Hardy circa Grand Prix chic.
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TIBI JACKET
goop, $695 -
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MARNI SUNGLASSES
Net-a-Porter, $375
Camel Coat + Wide-Leg Trousers
Topping the list of things you’ll have for life: a camel coat (and Stella McCartney’s is as classic as they come). Pull on your palazzo pants and you’ve got yourself one hell of a workweek uniform.
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Jumpsuit + High Ankle Boots
As elegant and alluring as the LBD, only easier and sharper and somehow dressier when you add spiky stiletto boots to the equation.
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Blazer + Sculptural Earring
Don’t let leather jackets and combat boots be the sole providers of your edge factor. A belted blazer—plus a single punk-rock earring—has that whole sexy-cool look down pat.
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Color-Blocked Sweater +
Neutral BagA serene shade of lavender exudes optimism. And a subdued box bag keeps the focus right where it should be: on that sweater (and you, of course).
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Classic Trench + Retro Sneakers
Never underestimate the power of a gabardine trench coat coupled with fashion-y sneakers. This No. 21 pair has more in common with slick streetwear kicks than your dad’s (semi-dorky) trainers from 1985.
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White Tee + Wrap Skirt
A clean white tee goes a long way toward making an architectural wrap skirt feel effortless and laid-back and totally down to earth.
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Classic Henley + Bucket Bag
A soft, comfortable Henley has the magic effect of chilling out whatever you wear it with—say, a chain-link bucket bag. It’s elevated, but not at the cost of losing your cool.
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Utility Jacket + Oversize Frames
What do you get when you cross a tastefully cropped coat with the world’s most sophisticated tortoiseshell shades? Instant chic. Like Françoise Hardy circa Grand Prix chic.
