A Different Suit

Ganni Shirt & Pants  / Daniele Michetti Pumps

I’ve never been too much of a sequins girl (unless it’s vintage or Balmain of course), so New Year’s Eve always presents a welcomed challenge. This year, my answer is suit dressing, or in this case, silky suit dressing. I love a good stripe, so naturally I was drawn to the bold pattern on these Ganni pieces. Chic enough to get heads turning and comfy enough to practically be PJs. Whether it’s a PJ inspired look or just a slim black suit, there’s something about a suited look that ups the cool factor. Add a point toe pump, smokey eye, and bedhead hair to get that perfect balance of cool, sexy, and anything but basic.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Well Suited

AYR Blazer & Pant / Forever 21 Blouse / Miista Shoes

I recently did a closet sweep and realized I was missing two key items any reasonable "fashionista" should own: a suit and a statement bootie.

SUIT -- The suit has been around for ages. I mean those 80s shoulder pads and ill fits of the 90s? Needless to say, the suit silhouette has been through the ringer over the past 50 years. Thank GOD as of late, it has made a revival in a slim, minimal, sexy style. Insert this AYR pairing I found in an unexpected navy with a bit of sheen. I could rock this suit with a tee and Cons, a camisole and pointy pumps, or like I did here, with a tie neck blouse and fun booties. My two main points to preach when finding your perfect suit? QUALITY AND FIT. There is nothing worse than an ill-fitting suit. Period. And like I said, suits have been and will be around, so this is not an area to "skimp". Buy a quality suit, in quality material, in a timeless silhouette. It will last you a lifetime.

Statement Bootie -- I fell in love with these embossed booties from Miista that have detailing all the way down to the heel. Red is my go-to for any pop of color in an accessory but I've never scored anything quite as unique as these. They add the perfect contrast to the suit here and are a closet staple to amp up any minimal or normcore look . Shop the links above to add these two essentials to your wardrobe.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

New Year's Eve Ready

Zip crop top / River Island v neck crop top/ Topshop blazer / La Diva box pleat skirt / Issa black and white jumpsuit / Emilia Wickstead pink wide leg pants / Mary Portas zip pants / Manolo Blahnik strappy heel shoes / Gianvito Rossi short leather boots / Gianvito Rossi black stiletto pumps / Forever 21 black lace up pumps

Some last minute outfit inspirations to make this New Year's Eve look your best yet. Keep it classy and chic with a black and white color palette, legs long with pointy heels, and outfit updated with various shapes and silhouettes to mix up the usual sequin mini dress. 4 fun outfits in a snap so that you can get back to partying ;)

Happy New Year!

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White Suit Whip

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Vintage MaxMara Blazer / Forever 21 Top / Addison Shorts / Zara Sandals / Fossil Watch / Vintage Bracelets

One of my favorite things about vintage and thrift is the ability to find clothes that are beautifully constructed out of the best fabrics (designer or not) at a fraction of the price. Whether I'm shopping new or old, the material and construction are some key decision makers for me. If it doesn't feel, fit, stretch the way you want then it's not worth it!

During my last venture to the Hamptons, I found this linen MaxMara blazer at Collette Consignment for $100! The linen is so soft, and I love the slouchiness of the fit. A timeless summer piece, this blazer takes me everywhere from this white suit getup to my favorite cutoffs. Summer isn't over yet so keep those whites, linens, and silkies nearby! And always remember, when in doubt, all white keeps you minimal, chic, and flawless.

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Photography by Jeff Thibodeau