The look: a wear-anywhere bustier
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a bustier might not make the most practical addition to your closet, but when it’s crafted with clean lines and cut from a classic fabric, this iconic ’90s piece can be adapted in myriad ways. Understated yet impeccably designed, Rick Owens’ structured cotton style sculpts the body, making it the perfect foundation for a number of different looks. Defy expectations by incorporating this seemingly risqué piece into an effortless daytime outfit. Simply pair it with Rejina Pyo’s cotton cargo pants and LVIR’s vegan leather jacket, and finish with monochrome accessories for a contemporary look that nods to the bustier’s minimal roots – a fail-safe choice, whether you’ve planned a long lunch with friends or a day spent gallery-hopping.
After dark, subvert the bustier’s sultry connotations with an outfit that plays with masculine and feminine elements to sublime effect. Experiment with proportion by adding Isabel Marant Étoile’s voluminous tapered jeans, but be sure to turn them up at the hem so Bottega Veneta’s scarlet square-toed sandals get the airtime they deserve. During summer, delicate gold jewelry will accentuate glowing skin, while a slick of red lipstick provides the perfect finishing touch year-round. Consider it a modern, high/low take on date-night dressing.