Shop classics with a twist with a fashion editor
The PORTER fashion team each have their own personal style. One loves bold and bright colors, others prefer to keep their palette on the dark side, some indulge in extreme prints, others like a pretty floral instead. Each week, get to know the PORTER fashion editors’ tastes and tips as they each reveal what is on their NET-A-PORTER wish list this season, and how they will be wearing their picks. Today, Fashion Editor Morgan Pilcher divulges her most-wanted pieces of the season and why…
STYLE RÉSUME
My personal style in three words… Black, timeless, uniform.
My style muse is… My mother, Nancy. She’s worked in the fashion industry for 40 years, and growing up watching her reinvent classic pieces with unique accessories has shaped my own personal style.
My repeat buy item is… Black blazers in every shape, length, cut.
The item I can’t live without is… Sunglasses: I collect them and never leave the house without a pair. They can bring an outfit together.
My favorite piece in my closet is… A Maison Martin Margiela black blazer with exaggerated shoulder pads. My mother bought it for me in the early 2000s; it doesn’t really fit anymore but I keep trying.
My secret style tip is… Invest in classic pieces so you can wear them forever. Cost per wear.
If I could only wear one designer it would be… The Row
You will never catch me wearing… Pink
My wish list
“My wardrobe is mostly made up of clean-lined tailoring; a great blazer is really flattering and can instantly smarten up more casual outfits. I love the simple elegance of all-white tailoring. It feels new and refreshing but is still classic.”
“A statement dress is an easy outfit that still makes an impact. When I’m traveling with hand luggage, a dress and a great piece of jewelry are such a simple solution. I like to keep accessories to a minimum so that the dress is the focus.
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“When I dress up, I love masculine pieces with a feminine edge. Exaggerated shapes create sophisticated drama.
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“A coat and shoes complete your outfit. Even a simple knit and tailored pants can be transformed into an evening-ready look with statement outerwear and great heels.
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