Dressing for yourself should be the goal, always. But for those times when you’re craving a little external validation in the form of a compliment or two, turn to your inner circle. These are the friends who lift you up; the ones who deliver soup when you’re sick, help you draft email responses to your boss, and talk you out of texting your ex. Of course they’re also going to be the ones to tell you the color of your bag is amazing or that you look snatched in that dress. So the next time you’ve got a casual dinner or afternoon excursion with the girls planned, don’t hold back in the style department. Throw on your best outfit from Saks and be prepared to be showered with compliments.
Dinner at Mine
A girls’ dinner is the backbone of every friend group — after all, the tea isn’t going to spill itself. Whether it’s a casual affair quickly assembled after work or something more sophisticated with actual place settings, go for elevated ease above all else. A silk slip dress layered under a wool cardigan strikes the right balance between classy and comfortable. Add bold gold earrings for polish and ballet flats for convenience.
1) L’AGENCE Seridie Floral Silk Midi-Dress, $595; 2) Chloé Knit Belted Wool Cardigan, $1,190; 3) Chloé Marcie Leather Ballet Flats, $650; 4) Bottega Veneta Cassette Baguette Bag, $1,950; 5) Jordan Road Jewelry Heritage Bristol 18K-Gold-Plated Earrings, $250
Let’s Craft
From customizing charm necklaces to DIYing candles to creating flower arrangements, collecting hobbies is the new hobby. It’s also a fun way to spend some quality time with your friends. For a day of crafting, comfort is key. Start with a base of loose jeans and a soft sweater to allow for easy movement. Then, bring interest to the look by playing with silhouette and color, like jeans with a barrel leg and a fresh color palette of navy and chocolate. Luxe accessories add a touch of sophistication.
1) Nili Lotan Priya Cashmere Sweater, $775; 2) Nili Lotan Emerson Wide-Leg Jeans, $395; 3) Co Shearling Cropped Jacket, $2,500; 4) Gucci GG Knit 90MM Sock Booties, $1,250; 5) CELINE Triomphe 52MM Oval Sunglasses, $510; 6) Anine Bing Soraya Leather Belt, $180
Pop the Champagne
Maybe you’re celebrating a milestone or maybe you just need an excuse to get dressed up and enjoy some fancy cocktails. Now’s the time to break out your finest, like an elegant satin dress that drapes in all the right places and on-trend silver accessories. An oversized blazer and slouchy clutch tie the look together.
1) Toteme Satin Gathered Maxi Dress, $830; 2) The Row Viper Wool Jacket, $3,450; 3) Schutz Sherry 50MM Metallic Leather Sandals, $138; 4) Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Leather Clutch, $545; 5) Georg Jensen Curve Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet, $800
Time to Be Pampered
The best remedy for a long week is a cozy, indulgent self-care night with your favorite people parked on the couch doing absolutely nothing except whatever you feel like. Zoning out to a rom-com? Planning a future vacation? Doing your nails? All acceptable. The real treat, though, is slipping into this matching cashmere lounge set — stylish enough to pop out to the corner store for face masks and chocolate if needed, but soft enough to replace your security blanket.
1) The Row Erminia Draped Cashmere Sweater, $1,890; 2) The Row Eloisa Cashmere Wide-Leg Pants, 1,850; 3) Róhe Frame Cotton Rib-Knit Tank, $95; 4) Christian Louboutin Mamadrague Leather Ballerina Flats, $745; 5) Deborah Pagani Large Sleek Silverplated Hair Pin, $99
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