This fall, lush layered pieces are a winning bet
Photos by Maria Ponce • Styling by Elizabeth Margulis
RED ALERT
Crimson, cerise, ruby, scarlet — whatever your name for it, the punchy color is hot for fall.
Blouse: Darlene Gaydas, $161 Vest: vintage, $68 Both available: STORE. Revolving Curation, 2043 W. Wabansia (by appointment); Store-revolvingcuration.com Blazer: Gucci, $715 as part of a tuxedo pantsuit Shoes: Miu Miu, $250 Both available: Luxury Garage Sale, 1568 N. Wells; Luxurygaragesale.com
WHITE COLLAR
Channel your inner Victorian — with an edge — by wearing a high collar and strands of pearls.
Dress: Sahar Dada, $450 (by order/appointment only); Sahardada.com Blouse: Darlene Gaydas, $160 Headpiece: $34 Choker: $67 Necklace: $72 All available: STORE. Revolving Curation; Store-revolvingcuration.com
GO WEST
Pack a lot of style with a back-to-school-meets-Americana look.
Top: $28 Jacket: Gucci, $745 Boots: $97 Necklace: $78 All available: STORE. Revolving Curation; Store-revolvingcuration.com Skirt: Moschino, $65, Luxury Garage Sale, 1568 N. Wells; Luxurygaragesale.com Backpack: Chiara Ferragni, $297; Chiaraferragnicollection.com/us_en
MAD FOR PLAID
Formal suiting is back, but with surprising elements: ruffles, stilettos and a microbag.
Blouse: similar $75, Topshop, 830 N. Michigan; Us.topshop.com Suit: $189, STORE. Revolving Curation; Store-revolvingcuration.com Shoes: Chiara Ferragni, $721; Chiaraferragnicollection.com/us_en Bag: Kurt Geiger London, $100; Kurtgeiger.us. ring (White Moonstone): $49, Nakamol, 336 N. Michigan; Nakamol.com Ring: Price upon request, Golden Dream Jewelers, 3 S. Wabash; Mygoldendream.com
FLAIR PLAY
If all black is your go-to, punch it up with patterns, embellishments and a quirky accessory or two.
Top: Gucci, $950 Vest: Sonia Rykiel, $995 Both available: Luxury Garage Sale, 1568 N. Wells; Luxurygaragesale.com Pants: $700 Belt: $125 Both available: by order/appointment only, Sahar Dada; Sahardada.com Cap: $122, STORE. Revolving Curation; Store-revolvingcuration.com Shoes (seen in image at bottom): Dr. Martens, $145, 1561 N. Milwaukee; Drmartens.com
VELVET TOUCH
Colored velvet made a bold appearance on the runway this season. Try it in a dark jewel tone and make a statement with accessories.
Dress: Wai Ming, $270 Coat: Balmain, $9,745 Both available: Luxury Garage Sale, 1568 N. Wells; Luxurygaragesale.com Shoes: Chiara Ferragni, $721; Chiaraferragnicollection.com/us_en Earrings: $40 Necklace: $57.50 Both available: Nakamol, 336 N. Michigan; Nakamol.com
At the shoot
Horse racing may be the sport of kings, but in our world, fashion is king. The two come together in our stylish spreads, shot at Arlington Park.
Photographer: Maria Ponce
Stylist: Elizabeth Margulis
Styling assistant: Samantha Degy-Hoge
Hair & makeup: Frances Tsalas, Factor|Chosen
Model: Nik Stewart, Factor|Chosen
Shot on location: Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights; Arlingtonpark.com
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