6 Ways To Style Ralph Lauren Collection’s FW22 pieces

A classic plaid coat will instantly pull together any look and add a little complexity to black and white hues. This ultra-versatile Ralph Lauren Collection ‘Syeda’ coat (above) is the epitome of chic and sure to become your daily staple; style it up with tailored pants and a plain white tee or your favorite shirt. When it comes to choosing shoes, anything from lug-soled Chelsea boots to slouchy over-the knee styles will look divine.

For more formal occasions, the ‘Sorrento’ shirt, festooned with a floral pussy bow, is the perfect solution for balmy nights – its high neckline lends a demure feel, while bare shoulders and a low back subvert classic tuxedo dressing to make way for a modern, feminine finish. Tuck it into neatly tailored pants and add a pleated satin belt that nods to traditional cummerbunds.

When it comes to party season, the LBD is a long-serving staple, but its lengthier counterparts are equally as enchanting, particularly when adorned in swathes of sequins. This off-the-shoulder style boasts an incredibly flattering neckline and a swishy, full skirt that demands to be taken dancing. Its iridescent finish will pair perfectly with matte-leather heels or tactile suede platforms (as seen on the runway), which allow the dress to truly shine. Go equally pared-back on accessories – drop earrings that brush the collarbones will draw eyes to the sublime neckline.

There are few color combinations as iconic as black and white, and even fewer designers that understand this better than the legendary Ralph Lauren. “My Fall/Winter 2022 collection is a celebration of the timeless style of black and white, emboldened in the sleek lines of tailored silhouettes,” Lauren says of the capsule, which, barring a few pops of romantic red, was conjured in this most enduring of chromatic duos. With NY’s stunning city skyline as a backdrop, a contemporary New York residence in The Museum of Modern Art became Lauren’s runway – the perfect balance of history and newness to underpin exactly what his clothes convey; these are wear-forever pieces with an on-trend touch.

Of course, the ultimate styling trick to ensure black and white remains interesting not basic is to play with textures. This diaphanous turtleneck is the perfect case in point. Its semi-sheer finish lends a sensuality to crips tailored pants, such as this off-white ‘Andela’ pair, impeccably cut with sharp pleats and a tapered silhouette. Complete the look with polished loafers for slick 9-5 style or take your cues from the Ralph Lauren Collection runway, where hems were tucked nonchalantly into flat boots.

Look to this buttery leather trench, layered over a cotton shirt, for a further example of elegant black-and-white styling. Here, the relaxed shape of the coat – it’s cut for a loose silhouette with exaggerated lapels – lends a coolness that tempers the formality of the shirt, while the seductive undertones of leather enhance the neckline’s romantic ruffles. A pair of pin-heeled stilettos will complete this sophisticated ensemble perfectly.

Finally, who says a black jacket can’t be a statement piece? This utility style comes with gold epaulettes, a standing collar in a pop of red and embellished, buttoned cuffs. The beauty of an intricate design like this is that you can pair it with low-key separates and still achieve a striking look. With its streamlined silhouette, it also pairs equally well with straight-cut and wide-leg pants.