Most Wanted
A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors
As the vacation season draws to a close, a ‘back-to-school’ mentality is starting to manifest in our closets, culminating in a sartorial shift towards darker-hued pieces that will have trans-seasonal longevity. Many of us are set to return to offices next month, while our social calendars are filled with events, and this means our outfits need to give us that round-the-clock appeal that was once so familiar.
Enter Tove’s brown-toned polka-dot top. Crafted from a fresh cotton poplin that translates summer’s easy feeling into a more fall-appropriate silhouette, its square neckline and neat-cut silhouette are ideal for business days that extend into the evening hours. That’s why it took the top slot on junior editor Abbi Minchin’s new-season shopping list. “Now that the world has opened up again, I’m tailoring my closet for day-to-night dressing – my outfit needs to be dinner-ready in an instant,” she says. “The cotton poplin makes it easy for day-to-day wear, while the square neckline and ruching provide extra impact for those spontaneous evenings.”
For a fail-safe look, pair with a tailored denim skirt that proves the perfect closet refresher from summer cut-offs. Chloé’s high-rise skirt is just the ticket, with a dark indigo hue that is smarter than the classic stonewashed shades. It’s also woven with stretch and features a slash-fronted skirt for optimum comfort. Slip on Vince’s sleek thong-strap sandals and grab an elegant bag to nail that everyday, urban polish. Abbi suggests the ‘Symmetry’ pochette from New York brand Savette, in a textured suede, which will amp up the elegant credentials of any trans-seasonal look. “It’s a true investment piece,” she says. Closet mileage indeed.
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