
Triple Duty: The Black Pant
If there’s one thing no wardrobe is complete without, it’s black trousers—especially ones that are lightly tailored, versatile, and most importantly, comfortable (read: a generous waist with a bit of stretch). Here, how to put the perfect pair to work for three unavoidable holiday scenarios.
Office Dinner
Investing in modern takes on classic separates—like say, a pussy-bow blouse and a camel cape coat—will always do you justice come celebration season. The black-and-white foundation plays particularly well with colorful, detailed prints, like Valentino’s gorgeous clutch, not to mention going-out shoes of every kind.
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VALENTINO Blouse
with Tie goop, $1,980 -
KIT & ACE Mulberry Pant Kit & Ace, $118
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EDDIE BORGO
Pavé Mini Cone Bracelet goop, $175 -
VALENTINO Animali
Fantastici Large
Flat Pouch goop, $475 -
LODENTAL Double Face Cape goop, $935
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LOEFFLER RANDALL Ellie
Ankle-Tie Sandal goop, $350
Family Dinner
This sublimely soft, thickly knit sweater is the perfect marriage of cozy and elegant, meaning you can use it to top off a slightly slouchy trouser and still feel put together. When it comes to accessories, go for the gold: metallic slides, an Art-Deco-style top-handle tote, and dainty jewelry add a festive touch with zero effort.
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ACNE STUDIOS
Holden Boat-Neck
Wool-Blend Sweater Matches Fashion, $800 -
KIT & ACE Mulberry Pant Kit & Ace, $118
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LENA WALD
Personalized Gold Ring goop, $700 -
LITTLE LIFFNER Ring
Croc-Effect Leather Tote Net-a-porter, $665 -
BASSIKE Detailed
T-Back Tank goop, $80 -
TIBI Cecil Loafers Tibi, $385
After-Work Drinks
Here’s a fuss-free, stealthily chic styling trick: Instead of tucking in a blouse, layer a bodysuit under your trousers (this also works wonders with mid-rise jeans and high-waisted skirts). A little color coordination—hints of burgundy and splashes of gold—is visually interesting even in the dark.