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On mornings when you’ve abused the snooze button or sung your way through your entire shower playlist before realizing you have to leave in five minutes, a fashion formula can be your saving grace. Here, we’ve outlined three favorites, all of which come together quickly and—like the best recipes—hold up even with modifications.
MATCHING SET + TEXTURED ACCESSORIES
Why it works: The continuity of a two-piece set allows dimensional details—say, a jewelry-like chain-link strap or contrast-stitched leather—to stand out. The sets we’re reaching for lately range from easygoing to all-out elegant, depending on the day’s activities.
MARA HOFFMAN TOP, goop, $225; MARA HOFFMAN SKIRT, goop, $350
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Mara Hoffman top goop, $225
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Mara Hoffman skirt goop, $350
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Staud bag Moda Operandi, $250
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Loewe loafers Net-a-Porter, $690
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La DoubleJ shirt goop, $620
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La DoubleJ skirt goop, $1,100
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Cult Gaia bag goop, $368
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Jacquemus sandals Jacquemus, $520
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CARDIGAN + WIDE-LEG PANTS
Start with a sweater that gives you shape, like a belted cardigan or a close-fitting cropped option that highlights your waist. Then pick appropriate bottoms; swishy, skirt-like culottes read romantic while sharp, full-length flares help to balance any volume up top.
G. LABEL KIRSTIE STRIPED PUFF-SLEEVE CARDIGAN, goop, $595; G. LABEL CONNER CULOTTES, goop, $495; G. LABEL DEVEN LINK NECKLACE (worn throughout), goop, $2,500; G. LABEL ELLIOTT ASSORTED-LINK BRACELET, goop, $1,500
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Robinson Pelham bracelet goop, $16,750
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Victoria Beckham cardigan goop, $840
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Khaite pants goop, $1,080
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JW Anderson slides goop, $595
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G. Label Foster Ribbed Puff-Sleeve Cardigan goop, $550
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G. Label Katie-Marie Wide-Leg Pleated Pants goop, $650
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Mansur Gavriel clutch goop, $645
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Veja sneakers goop, $150
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CHUNKY KNIT + CHUNKY BOOTS
Much the same way that a repeating pattern is pleasing to the eye, wearing proportionally similar pieces together can yield chic results. The chunky-knit-with-equally-chunky-boots combo is impactful when broken up by long, clean lines—like a pair of straight-legs or an A-line skirt.
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Nili Lotan sweater goop, $740
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AGOLDE jeans goop, $178
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Celine bag Celine, $2,400
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Diemme boots goop, $497
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G. Label Ryanne Puff-Sleeve Cable Sweater goop, $595
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Victoria Beckham skirt goop, $780
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Gucci bag Gucci, $2,150
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Gabriela Hearst boots Net-a-Porter, $1,150
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We hope you enjoy the products recommended here. Our goal is to suggest only things we love and think you might, as well. We also like transparency, so, full disclosure: We may collect a share of sales or other compensation if you purchase through the external links on this page.