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Hunter Shoes For Wet Days

Hunter Shoes For Wet Days

Rain boots stopped being a countryside object and became a city one. Hunter shoes are the reason, since the brand spent a decade turning a Scottish agricultural boot into something worn deliberately rather than out of necessity. This edit takes the tall rain boots first and then the shorter waterproof shapes.

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Two Nights Out of Town

Two Nights Out of Town

The weekend away has quietly become its own dressing category. Remote work untethered the trip from the calendar, so the two-night bag now has to cover a train, a dinner and a muddy walk without a costume change. This edit sorts that problem by what you actually reach for, category by category.

Travel Totes Built for Long Days

Travel Totes Built for Long Days

A good travel tote carries everything for the flight and still looks smart at the other end. These picks cover structured leather styles, canvas and nylon totes, soft suede bags and a few weekend bags. Look for one with a zip or a closure if you plan to keep it under the seat.

Object Pendants and Charm Necklaces for Fall

Object Pendants and Charm Necklaces for Fall

Pendant necklaces are getting more personal, with charms, shells, beads and small objects hung on cords and chains. This edit gathers pendants with a story, charms and beads, and longer chains, plus the simple clothes that show them off. Each one is a small way to wear something that means something.

The BDG Cindy Shoulder Bag

The BDG Cindy Shoulder Bag

The shoulder bag has quietly won back the territory the crossbody took in the 2010s. The BDG Cindy shoulder bag is the version that got there first at a level people would actually experiment with, which is why it spread. This edit lines up the colourways next to the rest of the label's shoulder bags.

Dinner On Holiday Has Its Own Wardrobe

Dinner On Holiday Has Its Own Wardrobe

Dinner on holiday is warmer than home and less formal than a city restaurant. Eight dresses, four heels, four clutches and the plated jewelry that survives salt water.

Tailoring, Fringe and Lace for Fall

Tailoring, Fringe and Lace for Fall

Sharp tailoring mixed with fringe and lace is one of the most interesting combinations of the season. This edit covers black blazers, fringed dresses and skirts, black lace and crisp cotton shirts. Pair something structured with something soft for the best balance.

The Sneaker Trends to Know This Fall

The Sneaker Trends to Know This Fall

Sneakers this fall are slimmer, sleeker and more varied in colour than the chunky pairs of the past few years. These picks cover crisp white pairs, slim black styles, suede runners, silver sneakers and a few in bolder shades. Pick the one that suits your wardrobe and wear it with everything from jeans to skirts.

Fall Layering, One Piece at a Time

Fall Layering, One Piece at a Time

Good fall layering starts with a few simple pieces that stack without bulk. These outfits show stripes under a trench, a shirt under a sweater, a vest over everything and a suede skirt with a turtleneck and scarf. Add one layer at a time and stop when the outfit feels balanced.

White Jeans in Winter

White Jeans in Winter

White and cream jeans worn the cold-weather way: under a long dark coat, with loafers or a low boot and a pair of dark sunglasses.

Street Style That Doesn't Shout

Street Style That Doesn't Shout

Some of the best street style at fashion week is the kind you only notice on a second look. These four outfits are built on roomy denim, a single red accent, a strong skirt and quiet neutrals. They are easy to wear every day, and they look better the more you repeat them.

Bright Windbreakers and Track Jackets for Fall

Bright Windbreakers and Track Jackets for Fall

Bright windbreakers and track jackets are a fun alternative to the usual fall coat. These outfits show how to wear them with straight jeans, over a long skirt and with tailored trousers, plus the sporty accessories that go with them. Pick one strong colour and keep the rest of the outfit simple.

Jackets to Travel In, From Denim to Trench

Jackets to Travel In, From Denim to Trench

The right jacket makes travel easier, keeping you warm on the plane and presentable when you land. These picks cover denim jackets, utility and field styles, leather jackets and trench coats. Choose based on where you are going and how much you want to carry.

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Knee High Boots Solve the Hardest Weeks of the Year

Knee High Boots Solve the Hardest Weeks of the Year

There is a stretch of autumn where ankle boots are not enough and a coat is not the answer. Knee high boots cover the gap between hem and foot that everything else ignores. These eight get the shaft height right.

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Wide Leg Jeans in Dark Wash, Rinse and Chocolate Brown

Wide Leg Jeans in Dark Wash, Rinse and Chocolate Brown

Wide-leg jeans are still the most useful denim shape of the season, and fall brings them in darker washes and chocolate brown. These outfits pair dark denim with a blazer, brown jeans with a cream knit, white jeans with a boxy tee and leather jacket and a lighter wash with a heel. Each one balances the volume of the leg with a neater top.

Over-the-Knee Boots

Over-the-Knee Boots

Boots that stop above the knee

My Fall Body Care Essentials

My Fall Body Care Essentials

Body care is where my fall routine gets its most sensory, with warmer scents and slower rituals. As the weather cools I want richer lathers, a weekly exfoliation and an oil that leaves skin glowing under knitwear. These are the washes, scrubs, oils and scents I am keeping close this season.

70s Flared Jeans and Boho Blouses

70s Flared Jeans and Boho Blouses

Seventies dressing is back in a big way, led by flared jeans, ruffled blouses and a bit of western swagger. These outfits pair flares with an embroidered blouse, a silk halter with a patchwork jacket, a denim shirt with red jeans and clogs with lace. It is boho without feeling like fancy dress.

The Best Shampoo and Conditioner Pairs, Sorted by Hair Type

The Best Shampoo and Conditioner Pairs, Sorted by Hair Type

Buying a shampoo without its matching conditioner is how most people end up with hair that feels squeaky and looks flat. The best shampoo and conditioner sets are formulated as one system, with the cleanser doing less and the conditioner doing more. These pair up cleanly.

Golden Hour Has A Dress Code

Golden Hour Has A Dress Code

Late sun is weighted to the red end, which is why gold reads and silver goes grey. Eight long dresses, eight plated gold pieces from $85, and heels with a base wide enough for a garden.

Wedge Sandals For Women, Sorted By Occasion

Wedge Sandals For Women, Sorted By Occasion

Wedge sandals solve a specific problem: height and a long leg line without balancing all day on a thin heel. They matter now because more events sit somewhere between outdoor and dressy, and a wedge reads appropriately put-together without turning into a hiking sandal. My selects here sort what I'm browsing based on by occasion, from daytime plans through dinners to dressier nights out.

Tiffany & Co., From HardWear to the Tiffany Setting: Where to Start

Tiffany & Co., From HardWear to the Tiffany Setting: Where to Start

Tiffany & Co. jewelry, collection by collection

Dressing For City Heat

Dressing For City Heat

No swimming to break the day up and air conditioning at every door. Eight linen separates, eight loose tops from $90 and eight totes with structure.

Reflections Copenhagen

Reflections Copenhagen

The home decor brand of my dreams. Reflections Copenhagen makes crystal and glass decor with the attitude of small-scale sculpture. Founded in 2015 by Andrea Larsson and Julie Hugau, the Copenhagen brand set out to push against predictable interiors by using natural light, strong color, and handcrafted forms aka it's playful without becoming flimsy, and functional without pretending to be invisible.

Sizing Up, On Purpose

Sizing Up, On Purpose

Buying a size up is not about hiding, it is about how a garment falls and how much air sits between the cloth and you. Below, shirts, knitwear and jackets where the larger size is the better buy, and the specific places where it is the wrong call.