Tip #1: Menswear basics and a patterned jacket create a statement suit.
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Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch borrowed from the dandies when she put together a statement suit for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Wear a blazer with a colorful geometric pattern—like Welch’s look-at-me embroidered silk jacket with tangerine fringe sleeves by Etro—with cropped black tuxedo pants. She incorporated feminine details like the bow at the neck of her cream blouse and her multi-colored block heel sandals.
1. Lumiani Eliza Sandal – $48.99; 2. Thakoon Blazer – $955; 3. Lauren By Ralph Lauren Catlin Slimming Cropped Trouser – $140; 4. Topshop Knitted Geo-Festival Cardigan – $92; 5. Jaeger Pussy Bow Blouse – $220
Tip #2: Make any look luxe with brocade and embellishments.
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Kylie Minogue jet-setted in style at Heathrow airport wearing an ultra-luxurious brocade jacket by Dolce & Gabbana in a rich gold with collar embellishments. Baroque styling is a huge trend for fall, and a brocade jacket is one very wearable way to try it out. Minogue went high class all the way, with a panama hat, gold sandals, and cat-eye sunglasses.
1. Miss Sixty Jirmy Trousers – $125; 2. Topshop Co-ord Embellished Crop Jacket – $190; 3. Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Silk-Brocade Jacket – $1,899; 4. Monsoon Pease Blossom Sandal – $105; 5. J. Crew Panama Hat – $58
Tip #3: Pair stripes with biker boots for a punky result.
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British model Tali Lennox worked a youthful look outside ITV studios—she took an all-black outfit and turned up the drama with a bold jacket covered in vertical black and white stripes. Stripes are always in fashion, and worn with chinos and navy, this piece could easily be reworked into a nautical look. Paired with heeled biker boots, though, the results are punky and just tough enough.
1. Boohoo Wendy Striped Chiffon Blazer – $30; 2. Vince Silk Peasant Top – $240; 3. Boohoo Lara Striped Blazer – $50; 4. Zara Antik High-Heel Ankle Boot – $129; 5. Raquel Allegra Silk Chiffon Skirt – $445
