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Of a Kind
Meredith Wendell makes it beyond easy to add just a swipe of metallic—a silver streak, if you will. —erica
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Next Level: Neoprene
Neoprene is not exactly an EASY material, so trying it is all is definitely taking a leap. But on the rainiest days, its slickness becomes even more tempting. Here, four ways to go that won’t make you feel like an extra in The Life Aquatic. —erica
LEVEL I: Phillip Lim’s answer: Go with a belt. Put this on with the closest LBD, and you nail not only the neoprene thing but also the black-and-blue look.
LEVEL II: The color and fabric of this Tibi dress are tricky, but the so basic, super-flattering cut makes up for that big-time.
LEVEL III: Alexander Wang gives the bomber an extra hit of coolness—as if it needed the help.
LEVEL IV: Yes, there’s a lot going on here, but what if you pulled this Elizabeth & James floral situation on with a big, fluffy gray sweater? Now, there we go.
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Next Level: Cork
Since most of our wine comes with screw-tops, there’s something about wearing cork that feels fancy. (But, you know, in an opposite-of-Swarovski sort of way.) Here, four ways to give it some play. —erica
LEVEL I: This skinny Rag & Bone belt would bring some texture to a silk or jersey dress—picture it against cream.
LEVEL II: Deceptive suckers: These Dieppa Restrepo lace-ups look like they could be leather or canvas, but they are cork through and through.
LEVEL III: Lauren Merkin brings on the fall colors for a clutch that would look damn good with dark denim.
LEVEL IV: Holy. A cork T-shirt dress? Ostwald Helgason is not messing around.
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Next Level: Mint
I don’t know what it is, but minty green always seems to have more ‘tude to me than your average pastel—the whole range of which are all over the goddamn place right now. Here’s how to work the ice-cream-y hue. —erica
LEVEL I: Toss this camel-and-mint braided Rag & Bone belt over a striped tank dress, and all of a sudden you’ve got a look.
LEVEL II: The breezy silk top Rachel Rose made us is hand-painted—so it nails the also-popular watercolor note, too.
LEVEL III: The cut of these A.L.C. pants is so business-y. With tortoiseshell glasses, you’d immediately feel 43% more like Jenna Lyons.
LEVEL IV: Basta Surf gives the tankini a (much needed) makeover, in a color that looks surprising good on un-sun-kissed skin.
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Of a Kind
I’ve said my piece about Folk before, but, man oh man, the belts are just so killer, season after season. This pink one? Come on. —erica
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Of a Kind
This double-wrap ACB belt with its brass accents has the ability to completely change all your little silk and cotton summer dresses. And I’m not being hyperbolic. —erica
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Of a Kind
You boys need a spring belt? Caputo & Co. made some sick ones, and I found them. Credit where credit’s due, is all. —erica
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Next Level: Silver and Gold
Here’s a case for being indecisive: Why opt for one metal when you can have two, amirite? These are four mashups worth adding to your mix. —erica
LEVEL I: This House of Harlow bangle goes halfsies and couldn’t be more versatile.
LEVEL II: InStyle would call this Meredith Wendell belt a day-to-night accessory.
LEVEL III: The Athena earrings that Elizabeth Knight designed for Of a Kind are a twisted sister, with rose gold and oxidized silver subbing in for the standards.
LEVEL IV: A certain Great Gatsby air turns a sequin dress—from Laugh Cry Repeat—into a surprise.
