The idea is simple: pair one tailored piece with one piece that moves. Bottega Veneta's black grain de poudre blazer, Alémais' midnight blue fringed Dillon skirt, Miguelina's white lace-trimmed Viviana maxi skirt and Frame's white Equestrian poplin shirt make an easy formula.

A sharp blazer is the anchor for everything else here. Gabriela Hearst's black double-breasted Angela blazer with Loro Piana's brown pleated Wybie trousers looks crisp. Tod's black patent loafers and The Row's black woven leather belt finish it.

Fringe adds movement, and it looks great under a blazer. La DoubleJ's printed silk-voile mini and Alémais' floral satin mini both swing with every step. Taller Marmo's black Lido midi is the sleekest, and Cara Cara's floral Troy dress is the most relaxed.

Black lace feels modern under a sharp jacket. Pauline Dujancourt's asymmetric Najia midi and Sir's lace-appliqué Aylu maxi are long and fluid. Isabel Marant's satin Alexandra skirt has lace detailing, and Alex Perry's leopard-print lace bustier mini is the bold choice.

A crisp shirt balances fringe and lace. Comme Si's pink striped tunic and Auralee's blue striped shirt are relaxed and easy to tuck. Lemlem's pink Mita shirt and Andres Otalora's ivory poplin blouse are softer and more feminine.

This look works because of contrast. If you take one thing away, let it be to pair one structured piece with one soft piece, rather than piling on several of each. A black blazer is the most versatile starting point, since it goes over fringe, lace and denim alike. Fringe looks best on a simple shape, so let the movement do the work. Lace is easier to wear in black, especially in the daytime. We would skip adding heavy jewelry to fringe, which can look busy. A crisp cotton shirt is the quiet piece that keeps everything grounded, and it works under a blazer or with a lace skirt.