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VELVET Pile it on! In this elegant fabric, everyday, easyto-wear silhouettes feel a little more luxurious.
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1 PLEATED DRESS
With a figure-flattering full skirt, slight stretch, and a sophisticated shade of mauve, this piece is destined to be a fall favorite. $130, oasis-stores.com.
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2 STATEMENT CUFF
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3 TIE-NECK TOP
Tuck this sleeveless blouse into a pencil skirt, or pair it with denim for two different, equally chic looks. $330, thisisveda.com.
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These snug-fitting necklaces look best peeking out from the open collar of a crisp button-down shirt. $19 and $29 each, vanessamooney.com.
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5 BEDAZZLED BAG
Romantic, refined, and roomy enough for your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet. $29, charming charlie.com.
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6 TAILORED TROUSERS
A lustrous sheen and satin tuxedo stripes put this pair of pants firmly in the “fancy” category. $89, whbm.com. 7 POINTED FLATS
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Done in plush gray, this menswear-inspired style feels decidedly feminine. $75, canvasbylandsend.com. Written by
Rebecca Daly
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Photographs by
Philip Friedman
OCTOBER 2016
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T H E R E A L I ST
An otherwise edgy bracelet takes on a softer vibe when covered in plum-colored velvet. INC International Concepts, $30, macys.com.