It’s no secret that Amazon can be notoriously tricky to navigate and comb through, especially when it comes to the fashion department. Thankfully, the editors at Who What Wear have put their trained eyes to good use to dig up the best of the best in time for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. In fact, my friend recently asked me what the most stylish deals would be this season, and after a little time and some patience, I was delighted to find that the current sale selection is chicer than ever.
I’ve done many an Amazon fashion roundup, but this one most definitely takes the cake. This time, I came across a chic array of standout sweaters, cool jeans, black boots, sleek bags, classic outerwear, and much more. The best part is every last piece is under $100. Keep scrolling to check out 27 chic Amazon picks to wear this fall and beyond.
The term “blazer” was coined in 1825 and back then was thought of as a more casual alternative to coats. Centuries later, the blazer is ever-evolving, serving as a symbol of empowerment for women. Once seen only in office settings, blazers have become versatile pieces. Today, blazers have taken the fashion industry by storm, establishing their status as a wardrobe essential.
Styled with a classic white T-shirt and denim or belted over a knit dress, blazers add immediate polish to any look. This season, your basic blazer received an update. Flooding both the runways and the streets, oversize blazers are the hot ticket. From traditional tartan and fine leathers to cropped and elongated silhouettes, there is a myriad of oversize blazers to indulge in.
Ahead, discover the 25 we have our eyes on this season.
If you were to take one look into my closet, you’d quickly get the idea that I am all about elevated basics with an injection of trendy and fashion-forward pieces. My favorite way to bring those pieces together is by creating simple and oftentimes elegant outfits. That said, I am always on the lookout for outfit inspiration that embodies that exact vibe. I don’t know about you, but the first place I always turn to for inspiration is my Instagram feed.
In fact, I recently set out to find a fresh set of fall outfit ideas, and I was not disappointed. I came across a variety of outfits that fit the bill, but some of them stood out thanks to the pieces incorporated into each of the looks. This includes a white button-down, a denim maxi skirt, a black slip dress, and much more—all of which could easily be mixed and matched into a capsule wardrobe. Scroll on to check out seven fall outfit ideas that are simple yet elegant and shop each look.
As a fashion and shopping editor, I am well-versed in all the trends and have a solid scope of the best-of-the-best pieces available online. There’s one resource that I love to use to get further insight and inspiration: fashion stylists. Stylists have a gift for finding chic pieces that are often super practical and full of personality. With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to see what’s on the radar of some of my favorite stylists as well as what pieces they can’t live without at the moment.
I reached out to stylists Samantha Elise, Jill Jacobs, Irene Kim, Gina Marie Barbaro, Bryant Simmons, Serra Geris, and Erin Noël and posed this question: What Nordstrom items would you take to a deserted island? As expected, the results were stylish, ranging from cool beach-ready picks to fall staples they simply refuse to give up—even if isolated in the middle of nowhere. Keep scrolling to check out the 49 incredibly chic pieces that made their lists.
After our slightly ’80s-inspired (and very loud luxury) cover spread starring none other than 2023’s It girl Sofia Richie Grainge, I can’t say I was surprised to find a slideshow featuring one of the era’s biggest and most relevant-right-now trends pop up on her Instagram feed. That’s not to say I wasn’t happy to see it there, especially since I’ve been rallying behind the vintage outerwear’s return to fame for quite some time now. If you haven’t yet guessed, I’m referring to the tapered-in, gold-buttoned, big-shouldered blazers and jackets from the oft-slept-on decade in fashion that—thanks to brands like Saint Laurent, Alaïa, Schiaparelli, and more—are making a massive comeback for fall.
Richie Grainge, in particular, chose a highlighter-yellow take on the style, with hers featuring a military-style collar and a long-line silhouette. Though the photos, which she captioned with just a lemon emoji, don’t show her entire ‘fit, she appears to be wearing black jeans and carrying an Hermès Swift Kelly bag, a style that’s currently on sale for over $15,000 (casual).
While styles similar to Richie Grainge’s are all over the secondhand market—I have a habit of checking the RealReal for them every morning before I get up—brands like Zara, H&M, and more are, too, getting in on the ’80s-blazer trend, making it both easy and affordable to mimic the newlywed’s look. Scroll down to shop some of my personal favorites that are available RN.
As an up-and-coming stylist in Los Angeles, Erin Noël has her finger on the pulse of all the trends happening in Hollywood and beyond. When it comes to dressing her clients, she looks to instill confidence by creating stylish outfits that help showcase their true selves and reflect the story they want to tell at that moment through their looks. To accomplish this, she often reaches for a mix of classic and trendy pieces at a variety of price points while paying close attention to the fit. But the goal is always to have fun in the process.
For fall, her approach is no different. Ahead, you will get insight into what Noël has her eyes on this season from Nordstrom to help create chic fall looks, plus some visual inspiration from her own closet on how to style each piece. Keep scrolling to check out everything from Noël’s stylish selection—My favorites from her roundup are the striped sweaters and pretty tops.
With a new season on the horizon, I am ready for a closet refresh. In fact, fall is my favorite time of year, so this is my moment to shine. Thankfully, as a shopping editor, I have a constant eye on all of the new arrivals sections allowing me to scoop up the best of the best fall pieces right as they drop. This is key since I am a size 14, which tends to sell out fast, so I have to act quickly.
Over the past week, I came across a stylish selection of pieces in my size, and it’s been truly hard not to give in and add them all to my cart. I found chic sweaters, cool denim, super stylish jackets, and a variety of pretty dresses and skirts. Stripes were abundant in my top picks as well. Ahead, shop my roundup of the most stylish size 14 new arrivals from Nordstrom, Mango, Zara, and more.
Unlike the 2020s, a time when every blazer constructed for women seems to feature an excess of fabric, the essential silhouette had a far more structured and fitted look 40 years ago, in a far too often slept on era for fashion, the ’80s. Then, the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan at Dior, and Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel designed the now-favorite workwear piece not to look like menswear, but to accentuate a woman’s frame and sense of style, with hourglass tailoring, cropped-at-the-waist cuts, unexpected lapels, statement buttons, and bold color options that made each individual blazer feel like an outfit in and of itself.
In the last few months, ever since I went to a vintage store in Milan called Cavalli e Nastri and discovered a treasure trove of ’80s-era YSL Rive Gauche blazers inside, I’ve been perhaps a bit too obsessed with sourcing the French label’s nipped-in and cropped suiting and similar styles from other brands from the time on the secondhand market, setting up endless eBay and The RealReal alerts in order to get the best deals. And the more I search for them, the more often I see them elsewhere, on the streets of New York, in hidden vintage stores, and most frequently, on Instagram.
All this has lead me to the conclusion that while you shouldn’t get rid of every oversize blazer in your closet, it is time to make room for a different style—an older style—that, I know firsthand has the power to make any outfit feel more polished, more expensive, and more tuned in than any big, boxy alternative ever could. And to prove it to you, I gathered just about everything you could ever want to see relating to ’80s-era cropped, tailored blazers, from runway images of them from their heyday to modern Instagram adaptations. Scroll down to dig through it all.
When I find myself wanting to pare down my wardrobe I often ask myself: If I could only wear 5 pieces for an entire year, what would they be? This helps me tremendously to refocus my shopping habits and streamline my current collection. It’s by no means easy to narrow it down so drastically but it really puts things into perspective. For the sake of this exercise (and my sanity), it only pertains to core day-to-day clothing—not shoes, outerwear, pajamas, workout clothes, bags, and other accessories.
I recently revisited the question and came up with a great set of wardrobe essentials that I wouldn’t mind wearing over and over again. So not quite uniform dressing but more of a mini capsule collection of sorts. The pieces would need to withstand the fast-moving trend cycles as well. To put together this cohesive edit, I headed over to Nordstrom, which is home to endless elevated basics. Then, to best help visualize this selection, I turned to looks that feature these classic-cool pieces from one of my favorite style muses, Alexis Foreman. Keep scrolling to see my top 5 picks and to shop options for each.
There was a time not too long ago when nearly every single outfit I wore included an oversize blazer. But over the last few years, I’ve begun to look for other alternatives that don’t feel so safe and expected. And the only real contender I’ve found along the way just got Kate Middleton‘s royal stamp of approval. (Talk about validation.)
At a celebration for the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery in London this week, the Princess of Wales wore a black-and-white ensemble by Self-Portrait (which is still available in limited sizes at Matches) with Aquazzura pumps and a Chanel clutch. At first glance, her dress appears more like a jacket and skirt, with the top half being the outerwear style I’ve slowly but surely been replacing my endless big-blazer collection with: the lady jacket.
Unlike a typical blazer, lady jackets are cropped and fitted, making them appear chicer and more formal. Many are made out of tweed or bouclé, though J.Crew’s become famous for designing them with Italian wool and cotton, thus offering up a more casual alternative. While Middleton’s take looks more like a suit, my favorite styling method is to pair one with loose denim, ballet flats or kitten-heel pumps, and a simple tee or tank. But really, you can’t go wrong either way. See her look for the reopening and shop the trend below.
While I’m a huge proponent of wearing what feels right, regardless of outside chatter, I completely understand the allure of following a great fashion trend. And because constant and ever-revolving trends are the current reality of the fashion landscape, it can be hard to keep a finger on the pulse of what’s considered “in” at the moment. Either way, you can rest easy knowing you can always turn to our editors for insider tips on what to keep an eye out for.
If you’re looking to add a few fresh trends to your outfit rotation this season, there are some stylish pieces worth considering. Think cool summer bags, elevated blazers, “naked” dresses, and more. Ahead, peruse five of the current top fashion trends that are here to stay (for now), plus check out some outfit inspiration for how to pull off each trend.
It’s practically a fact that French girls do easy-chic style like no other sector of the population. As if by nature, they seem to put together outfits with little effort that time and time again look elevated and cool. And one of their favorite combos comes in the form of a blazer paired with jeans and ankle boots. Each piece is good on its own, yes. But together, they form an unbeatable outfit that will never get old.
Brooke Shields clearly sees the winning qualities of the trio because the actress and former model was just spotted wearing all three pieces during her press tour for the new Hulu documentary about her life, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. Specifically, Shields wore a black blazer with a graphic T-shirt underneath, mid-wash bootcut jeans, and pointed toe white boots for an appearance on the Howard Stern Show. She went on to accessorize with a red Goyard tote bag and a classic black belt.
Just like the French so often do, Shields made the combo look uncomplicated yet intentional. See her look and more below.
I am in the midst of updating my closet this season, which just so happens to be filled with a plethora of anti-trend pieces. With my serious dedication to classic style, I can’t help but reach for effortless options each season that can (for the most part) stand the test of time. My goal is always to put together a set of key staples that I know I will wear over and over again. Even so, it feels like it’s time to store, sell, or donate, some old staples to make room for fresh additions.
In most of these cases, I am looking to make the simplest of updates. For instance, I have been a huge fan of the boxy oversize blazer for some time now, but lately, I am craving a more tailored blazer that cinches in right at the waist. In the skirt department, I am taking a break from midi lengths to wear ankle-grazing maxi styles inspired by ’90s throwbacks. Keep scrolling to check out four anti-trend favorites that have served me well and what I am swapping them out for this season.
It’s basically a rule that if you work in fashion, you have to wear blazers—a lot. Whether you choose oversize ones or nipped-in ones, longline ones or cropped ones, it doesn’t much matter, as long as you have plenty of them stocked in your closet to throw on top of an outfit at any given moment. Of course, having a uniform like this can make life much easier. I’d know—I wore one for years in school and saved an abundance of time getting ready in the morning. It can, however, grow stale rather quickly.
That’s no reason to stop wearing the priority wardrobe staple. In fact, I probably will never quit my blazers. All it means is that you need to style them in interesting and ever-changing ways. That’s why I keep a mood board dedicated to blazers that I update every few weeks with new styling inspiration to ensure that my blazers never start to feel boring, no matter how often I wear them. Keep scrolling to see the 17 blazer outfits that are currently calling said mood board home.
As an avid blazer connoisseur, I can attest to how difficult it is to find one that feels just right—one that has the perfect amount of structure yet is comfortable, one that is boxy but not too oversize, and one that looks expensive regardless of the actual price. What tends to happen when you’re looking for the “perfect” version of something is that you end up buying lots of imperfect versions of it, leaving you unsatisfied. Well, that just won’t do, at least not on my watch.
I decided to reach out to my stylish co-workers for the blazers that they cannot live without. According to the picky editors ahead, the blazers they listed are truly the best ever, and trust me when I say they don’t say that often. From investment-worthy designers to some cult-classic affordable brands, the picks ahead are our editors’ all-time favorite blazers, and I can’t wait for you to feast your eyes on them.
Additionally, in case the small selection of “best” blazers doesn’t excite you, I shopped out some newer ones on the market that I’ve had my eye on. You’re welcome.
According to Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I’m only allowed to say Happy New Year for three days—you know, statute of limitations. But that won’t stop me from mentioning my New Year’s resolution of curbing my shopping budget, even if we’re already in the last week of January! Take that, Larry.
This year, I’ve resolved to cut my clothes-and-accessories budget by 50%. Ambitious, but definitely doable considering the frivolous purchases I made last year. In 2023, I am aiming to buy only versatile pieces that can be worn for a variety of occasions and stay away from binge-purchasing things last-minute ahead of a trip or event. Scroll down for the practical trends that made the cut.
Remember when people dressed up to travel on an airplane? Well, it looks like Cate Blanchett never forgot.
The actress was spotted at JFK airport in New York City wearing a gray three-piece Mango suit and toting a Louis Vuitton carry-on. Pairing the suit with cat-eye sunglasses, a black turtleneck, and a button-down shirt, the Tár star was clearly prepared for the cold weather and to turn a few heads.
So will three-piece suits be the next trend to take over airport style? We’re not opposed to the idea. Keep scrolling to shop for suit separates from Mango, The Frankie Shop, H&M, and Rag & Bone. Who knows—maybe the paparazzi will take your picture the next time your plans call for air travel.
Sophie Turner must get tired of people telling her that “winter is coming,” but when she wears an outfit like this, can you really blame us? Sophie, winter is here, where are your pants?
All Game of Thrones jokes aside, we’re into this savvy style statement. The actress and mother of two showed off her long legs in a gorgeous Ganni blazer paired with sheer black tights and the most perfect pointy-toe pumps. Given that she shared the photo on Instagram on January first, we have a feeling this was what she wore to ring in the New Year, and she certainly did so in style.
Upon closer inspection, the waist-defining button closure helps to make this garment look more like a dress with lapels, but trust us: it’s a jacket that could just as easily be worn with pants. But that doesn’t mean pants are required (although perhaps strongly suggested if you live somewhere it is currently snowing).
If you’re into the pants-less look, it’s actually quite simple to pull off. Just pair a slightly oversize blazer in a dark hue with matching tights (except nude), and coordinating heels. The entire outfit is probably already in your closet, but just in case, we’ve pulled a few pieces—including the Ganni blazer—that pair perfectly well together as a trio so you can save the pants for a snowy day.
Let’s play a quick round of Family Feud: Fashion Edition, shall we? If Steve Harvey were to ask, “What’s a quintessential investment piece in every wardrobe?” the top-grossing answer from a stylish pool would likely be a leather jacket.
Leather jackets of all iterations dominated the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 runways, from Khaite to Prada to Saint Laurent. Most fashion folks love their ability to single-handedly punctuate an ensemble, even one as simple as jeans and a T-shirt; as a bonus, the innate ‘idgaf’ attitude they exude is unmatched. As Sandy famously demonstrated when she traded in her girl-next-door persona for a leather motorcycle jacket in “Grease,” the right one can instantly imbue authority, fearlessness and killer sex appeal.
Prada Spring 2023. Photo: ImaxtreeLoewe Fall 2022. Photo: ImaxtreeMiu Miu Spring 2023. Photo: Imaxtree
There are a few routes you can go to procure the right leather jacket for you. I’ve personally gone so far as to enlist the help of The Jacket Maker, a leather-making service offering a customizable step-by-step design process, to bring my visions to life. There’s also Atelier Savas, which offers made-to-measure leather jackets to fit you perfectly.
Bespoke options can be pricey though, and there are no shortage of excellent off-the-rack leather jackets. Although dubbed an “investment piece” for good reason, bargain shoppers and animal lovers can find equally covetable options made from faux or upcycled materials, like those of responsible leather brand Deadwood Studios.
From moto to puffer, Fashionista’s favorite leather jackets for 2023 and beyond are presented below to shop and peruse. (And, once you find your new baby, be sure to care for it wisely!)
Leather Jackets With Shearling
Hefty, cozy and durable, shearling-trimmed leather jackets are the most timely of the bunch given their hygge practicality. On recent snowy escapades, none other than the Jenner sisters have been cycling through this season’s hottest shearling jackets, from rustic Aviators to vintage Alaïas. Professional Hot Girls™ Kendall, Gigi Hadid and Doja Cat covet Simon Miller’s shaggy Penny Lane-esque Jetz coat, so the cropped version feels like a sound investment. And for fans of faux, House of CB’s new-season bomber jacket will stand firm through ever-changing outerwear trends.
Diesel Shearling-Trimmed Leather Jacket, $2,700, available here (sizes XXS-M)
House of CB Fauz Leather Bomber Jacket With Faux Shearling Trim, $239, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Remain Filima Jacket, $1,830, available here (sizes 32-38)
Simon Miller Mini Jetz Jacket, $595, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Leather Bombers
Oversized bomber jackets took over both Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 runways and the fashion set hastily jumped on board. Relaxed, oversized silhouettes cinched with ribbed-knit cuffs and collars are the sartorial drug of choice at the moment. The Attico and Magda Butrym launched luscious sheepskin renditions while House of CB offers a vegan alternative that equally embodies the 90’s grunge look.
House of CB Larissa Black Vegan Leather Oversized Bomber Jacket, $209, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Magda Butrym Oversized Leather Bomber Jacket, $2,660, available here (sizes 34-42)
The Attico Punk Oversize Leather Bomber Jacket, $2,350, available here (sizes 8-10)
Stand Studio Leather Track Jacket, $725, available here (sizes 2-10)
Leather Puffers
Ah yes, the evergreen puffer coat, an east-coast staple every winter. The whole crew of fashion’s cool girls — Taylor Russell, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner — are all head over heels for Loewe’s Spring 2023 cropped, padded, puffer jacket right now. But we’d be remiss not to mention Aritzia or Stand Studio, two of the most beloved labels for their highly sought-after (and often sold out) quilted leather puffer jackets.
Free People Dolman Quilted Vegan Leather Jacket, $198, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Stand Studio Tatum Faux Leather Puffer Jacket, $545, available here (sizes 4-12)
Super World The Super Puff Shorty (Vegan Leather), $199 (from $275), available here (sizes XXXS-XL)
Nanushka Hide Vegan Leather Puffer Jacket, $445, available here (sizes XS-L)
Leather Varsity Jackets
House of Sunny kickstarted the letterman trend last winter when its buzzy varsity jackets took over Instagram, and they return this season in a batch of new colorways so good that I can’t choose (but if I had to ,the Barbie-core option takes the cake). Also highlighted at Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2023 menswear show, (and previously Versace, Monse & Jeremy Scott), this trend is clearly picking up steam.
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House of Sunny Take a Trip Jacket (vegan leather), £133.60 (from £133.60), available here (sizes XS-XXL)
EB Denim Varsity Jacket, $550, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
LaQuan Smith Leather Varsity Jacket, $5,000, available here (sizes S-L)
Oversized Leather Jackets
If fashion’s hottest runways or “It girls” are any indication, the supersized look will continue to reign supreme well into 2023. The crowd favorites? Del Core renders a larger-than-life aviator silhouette’ Maja Dixdotter of By Malene Birger advocates for a vintage feel and Ronny Kobo unveils the perfect leather topper for her party-ready frocks.
Prada Hooded Leather Jacket, $6,800, available here (sizes 36-40)
Camille Oversized Faux-Leather Jacket, $728, available here (sizes XS-XL)
By Malene Birger Beatrisse Leather Jacket, $1,700, available here (sizes 32-44)
Del Core Boyfriend Leather Biker Jacket, $9,895, available here (sizes 0-10)
Leather Racer Jackets
Few would have put the motorcore trend on their 2022 BINGO cards, except for fans of F21 and Rosalía, of course. The cool kids (see: Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and *ahem* Kim Kardashian) have all taken to the sportif look with open arms; suffice it to say, Motomami-core has surpassed micro trend status. Diesel offers a subtle interpretation in sleek black, or get the full race-girl look with House of Sunny’s matching Racer Pants.
Deadwood Racer Jacket, $500, available here (sizes 34-44)
Diesel L-Silvy Jacket, $995, available here (sizes XXS-XL)
House of Sunny The Racer (vegan leather), £210, available here (sizes XS-XXXL)
Kim Shui Black Moto Jacket, $228 (from $325), available here (sizes XS-XL)
Leather Trench Coats
Oozing sex appeal, it-factor and dominance, a long leather coat will get any job done — point blank. The multifaceted style can skew a mélange of ways so approach the trend with your aesthetic goal in mind. Now’s the time to live out your Zoë Kravitz dreams as a Saint Laurent Catwoman in Brandon Blackwood’s ostrich feather-trimmed trench, or in Zadig & Voltaire’s longline blazer style, which feels very “High Fidelity.”
Brandon Blackwood The Sena Trench, $1,100, available here (sizes S-XL)
Good American Faux Leather Trench Coat, $265, available here (sizes XXS/XS-4XL/5XL)
The Row Traviesa Checker Patchwork Leather Coat, $8,900, available here (sizes 4-10)
Veda Crosby 90s Longline Leather Blazer, $448, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Cropped Leather Jackets
The simplest way to elevate a leather jacket is to bare a little midriff. Marc Jacobs takes inspiration from eveningwear with his “ball jacket” while Et Ochs’ version is belted at the waist. Loewe takes ‘cropped’ extra literally with a short-sleeved moto style which, let’s be honest, is a leather jacket-lover’s dream top. Coupled with a coordinating mini moto skirt? A biker-chic moment to die for.
Et Ochs Parker Leather Cropped Jacket, $1,895, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Marc Jacobs Cropped Leather Ball Jacket, $6,410, available here (sizes XS/S-M/L)
Loewe Leather Biker Jacket, $4,750, available here (sizes FR32-42)
Khaite The Cordelia Jacket, $2,800, available here (sizes 0-12)
Leather Blazers
Similar to the trench coat, the tailored blazer jacket is another professional workwear staple that feels extra striking in leather. Victoria Beckham offers a cropped, fitted blazer while Gauchère sent oversized jackets down the Spring 2023 catwalk. Good American offers an affordable faux version, while Autumn Adeigbo’s rich mahogany style can be worn right into the boardroom, and it’s thoroughly sustainable to boot.
Alexander McQueen Grommet Single-Breasted Tailored Leather Blazer Jacket, $6,950, available here (sizes 2-8)
Autumn Adeigbo Faux Leather Blazer, $695, available here (sizes 0-14)
The Giving Movement Cut-Out Pleather Blazer, $125, available here (sizes XS-3XL)
Good American Leather Unisex Blazer, $195, available here (sizes 0-8)
Leather Moto Jackets
Out of all the names in the hat, moto jackets warrant no introduction but, for the history buffs: Using leather in outerwear first originated with shearling-lined aviator silhouettes during World War II, and shortly thereafter, Irving Schott developed the first motorcycle style that still serves as our blueprint today: bulky, durable hyde and heavy silver hardware. Off-White and Wilsons present archetypal options with a classic look and feel. For something edgier — and trust a moto jacket should skew edgy, if nothing else — no one’s nailing punk-themed leather right now quite like Enfants Riches Déprimés, beloved by goth couple Kourtney and Travis.
Enfants Riches Déprimés Rose Print Classic Moto Jacket, $3,950, available here (size M)
Lita by Ciara Oversized Leather Biker Jacket, $598, available here (sizes XS-L)
Wilsons Faux Leather Moto Jacket, $145, available here (sizes XS-XXL)
Off-White Leather Biker Jacket, $2,635, available here (sizes 0-12)
Leather Shackets
A leather boyfriend shirt is both dependable and versatile, making it a fail-safe option for unreliable forecasts come spring showers. Plus, a leather shacket looks just as good with jeans and a baby tee as it does over a mini dress while commuting to cocktail hour. A simple leather polo jacket pairs beautifully with knee-high leather boots and virtually any dainty Reformation dress. Cinch the relaxed shape with a self-tie belt a lá Ksubi or try a bright color via Staud.
Good American Faux Leather Shacket, $170, available here (sizes XXS/XS-4XL/5XL)
Isabel Marant Etoile Berny Shacket (vegan leather), $690, available here (sizes 34-42)
Ksubi Voyager Oversized Leather Shacket, $700, available here (sizes XS-L)
Staud Voyaging Jacket in Moss Vegan Leather, $395, available here (sizes XS-XL)
Embellished Leather Jackets
Strong, stark and powerful, leather jackets are a statement all on their own. But for the bold types, embellished, printed, and sculpted renditions may be just the boost your alter ego needs to make power moves this year. If you’re looking to turn heads, Deadwood’s two-tone diamonds, Akira’s heavy studs, or Other’s painted bones are all very striking, rock n’ roll-approved options.
Deadwood Konnor Jacket, $570, available here (sizes 32-44)
Moschino Abstract-Print Belted Biker Jacket, $3,950, available here (sizes 38-42)
Other Skeleton Deuce Biker Jacket, $925, available here (sizes XXS-XXL)
Akira All Out Lucifer Stud Moto Jacket (vegan leather), $189, available here (sizes 1X-3X)
Leather Vests
Between Miu Miu and Raf Simons‘ final show, Spring 2023 collections predict vests will have a big moment in the new year. Leather jackets’ sleeveless counterparts are partially the result of motorsports’ sudden foray into fashion, but they also call to an impending rockstar-core trend which, if you haven’t caught a whiff of it yet, entails lots o’ leather, hardware and animal prints — think “Coyote Ugly” vibes. Take the biker route with Harley Davidson or try a gorp-core-approved tactical vest from Iro Paris.
Deadwood Spector Vest, $320, available here (sizes 34-42)
Harley-Davidson Women’s Avenue Leather Vest, $225, available here (sizes XS-2XL)
Iro Maira Lambskin Sleeveless Jacket, $1,400, available here (sizes 32-36)
Rag & Bone Black Vanessa Vest (vegan leather), $585, available here (sizes 00-8)
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Basics are essential items to any wardrobe, mostly because they’re so versatile. They can be paired with other items (including statement pieces and other basics) no matter your personal style. If you find yourself scrambling to put outfits together even though you own a wardrobe full of clothes, it may be time to invest in some reliable basics such as tank tops, shirts, and dress pants. Owning some of these staples is also essential if you are looking to build a capsule wardrobe, a tightly edited selection of clothing that will last and can be worn for any occasion.
Just because they are called basics doesn’t mean these items have to be boring. A simple tank top can be designed in a variety of cuts, styles, and colorways. I selected essential pieces that will elevate any outfit, from black body-con dresses to blazers and slip skirts. And as it just so happens, there are a lot of options to choose from under the $100 price mark. Scroll down to find my top picks.
