Friends! I’m back! Did you miss me? Now that my time off has come to an end —and the temperatures have dropped in New York City—I’ve got fall dressing on my mind. Specifically, what I’m going to wear for a very busy September. Over the next three weeks, I’ll be: co-hosting a New York Fashion Week dinner; accepting my Editor of the Year Award at Harlem’s Fashion Row; hosting our first ever two-day Power Play conference; and, oh yeah, attending many fashion shows. As the kids on TikTok say, I’ll be throwing ’fits.
When I know I’ve got a big month of outfits ahead, my favorite thing to do is go back to my photo archive for inspiration. I find photos of my tried and true outfit formulas, and then I give them a seasonal update. I highly recommend trying it yourself.
FOR FANCY DINNERS
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This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but there’s very little I love more than an evening top. A party blouse. A going-out shirt that says, “HEY! I’m here to celebrate!” I’m a millennial, sue me! I’ll pair one with black trousers and heels, and I’m out the door in a snap.
Mango
Leather-Effect Top With Open Shoulders
Patou
Ruffled Tie-Neck Cotton Blouse
COS
Relaxed Fluid Wide-Leg Pants
Abercrombie & Fitch
Sloane Tailored Wide Leg
The Frankie Shop
Gelso High-Waisted Darted Trousers
FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
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During fashion week, I like to take advantage of the fact that I can get around on foot. My outfits are generally a little more casual and my heels are never too high. I’ll save the dressier looks for the Paris shows in October.
Matteau
Organic Cotton-Poplin Shirt
Coach
Bleecker Bucket Bag
Agolde
Nolan Organic Denim Shorts
Loeffler Randall
Devon Gold Slingback Sandal
Veronica Beard
Suede Penny Loafers
FOR POWER PLAY
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Striking the perfect balance for two days of networking can be tricky. I never want to feel too formal, but I do want to look work-appropriate and maybe a tad bit dressier than my day-to-day. That usually results in deconstructed suiting and an interesting shirt.
Ami Paris
Oversized Double-Breasted Wool Blazer
Ann Taylor
Mixed Media Cowl Neck Blouse
Kate Spade
Deco Suede Large Tulip Tote
Ami Paris
Wool-Twill Wide-Leg Pants
COS
Slim Croc-Embossed Leather Belt
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