Femme Fatale Guide: Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Staple Tees:
**Purchase in Modal, Pima cotton, or a cotton-cashmere blend**
Fitted crewneck tees (long-sleeves/tees & tanks for layering)
Relaxed fit long-sleeve tees
Turtleneck long-sleeve top (fitted & relaxed fit options)
Contour bodysuits
Blouses/Shirting:
Silk button-down blouse
Cotton button-down blouse
Silk shell top/t-shirts/camis (for layering)
Sculpt knit top(s)
Self-tie wrap blouse
Shirred boatneck, mock neck, or cowlneck silk blouse(s)
Leather button-down
Knitwear:
Thin cashmere/wool crewneck sweater (fitted/relaxed fit)
Thin cashmere/wool turtleneck sweater
Chunky relaxed-fit cable knit sweater
Knit polo-neck sweater
Cashmere sweater vest (crewneck, v-neck, and/or turtleneck)
Mockneck cashmere/wool sweater
Cashmere long-sleeve sweater dress
Cashmere/knit skirt (mini, midi, or maxi - depending on your personal preferences)
Sophisticated coordinating knit set (top/pants or skirt of your choice)
Casual knit set (top/pullover and relaxed fit pants)
Cashmere cardigan
Cable knit cardigan (doubles as a light jacket)
Bottoms:
Black straight-leg jeans
Black bootcut/flared jeans
Black straight/bootcut trousers
Wide-leg trousers (I love a solid black, black pinstripe, and black with lace-up detail selection)
High-waisted leather pants
Split hem trousers
Stretch jersey/cashmere pants (straight-leg or flared)
Quilted leather/tweed mini skirt
Knit/wool mini and/pencil skirt
Leather skirt (mini or midi)
Silk midi skirt
Dresses/Jumpsuits:
Knit/sweater dress
Little black dress (shift dress/A-line cuts are great)
Blazer dress/jumpsuit
Slip dress (for layering)
Minimal black jumpsuit ("LBJ")
Leather and/or denim dress or jumpsuit
Jackets & Outerwear:
Black tailored blazer
Leather blazer
Tweed jacket
Trench coat
Leather moto/cropped/bomber jacket
Black wool coat
Raincoat ( I like Rains for high-quality options on the affordable side that are still built to last for several seasons)
Statement jacket/coat
Footwear:
Sleek flat/low-heel black boots with a pointed-toe or square-toe silhouette (I love Vagabond, Jeffrey Campbell, Vince Camuto, and Sam Edelman for more affordable, high-quality options)
Black loafers/sleek black flats
Black lace-up boots
Black heeled boots
Black pumps
White sneakers
Rain boots (I recommend the Melissa Shoes Welly/Grip/Step boots or a stylish, sustainable, and more affordable option)
Accessories:
White/black ankle & crew socks
Black control top tights
High-waisted shapewear shorts
Chunky/small chain necklaces & bracelets
Simple pendant necklace(s)
Pearl necklace
Simple diamond studs
Crystal drop earrings
Minimalist bangles
Stackable rings
A sleek, minimalist black tote (can fit a laptop for work/travel)
Black shoulder bag
Small black bag (top handle, crossbody, etc.)
Statement bag/evening bag
Cashmere scarf
Silk/decorative scarf
Fingerless/touch-screen friendly, lightweight gloves
Lingerie/Loungewear:
Seamless bra/underwear
Lace bra/underwear
Matching pullover cotton sweatshirt/sweatpants
Knit or jersey cotton top/lounge pants set
Luxurious pajama set (silk, Tencel, cashmere, etc.)
A to-die-for piece of lingerie like a lace slip/silk teddy
Silk or cozy robe
Cozy open-back slippers
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Femme Fatale Guide: Spring Wardrobe Essentials
Staple Tees & Tanks:
**Purchase in Modal, Pima cotton, linen, silk, or Tencel fabric**
Fitted scoop neck tank
Fitted high-neck tank top
Structured, relaxed fit crewneck tee
Fitted scoop neck/crewneck tee
Halterneck tee/mockneck tee
Contour tank/tee bodysuits
Blouses/Shirting:
Linen button-down (can be long/short-sleeve or a tank variety)
Silk button-down (can be a long/short-sleeve or a tank variety)
Relaxed fit silky tank
Relaxed fit silky cami top
Sweetheart neck tube top
Any other desired silk shell top/t-shirts/camis (for layering)
Sculpt knit top(s)
Self-tie wrap blouse
Halter-style silk blouse
Bottoms:
Black straight-leg jeans
Black bootcut/flared jeans
Black straight/bootcut trousers
Wide-leg trousers (I love a solid black, black pinstripe, and black with lace-up detail selection)
Split hem trousers
Black linen trousers
Stretch jersey pants (straight-leg, bootcut, and/or flared)
Black satin midi skirt
Leather skirt (mini or midi)
Tailored shorts (Tencel ones are great for various climates/weather that drastically in temperature/humidity throughout the day)
Leather shorts
Tailored black linen shorts
Dresses/Jumpsuits:
Slip dress (midi-length for every day; mini for hotter days/nights out)
Linen button-down dress (for work/modest dressing)
Linen tank dress (for layering/hotter days)
Little black dress (shift dress/A-line cuts are great)
Minimal black jumpsuit ("LBJ")
Black linen or silk jumpsuit
Blazer dress/jumpsuit
Long-sleeve playsuit/romper
Tuxedo jumpsuit/playsuit
Jackets/Outerwear:
Well-tailored black blazer
Well-tailored black vest
Leather moto jacket
Black trench coat
Tailored longline sleeveless blazer/vest
Neutral-toned racer jacket
Structured utility jacket
Satin coat/trench/blazer (great over transitional nighttime looks)
Footwear:
Black loafers
Square-toe/pointed-toe flats
Slingback/mary-jane flats/casual kitten heels
Short black lace-up boots
Sleek low to mid-calf black square/pointed-toe boot
Western-inspired boot
Minimalist white sneakers
Black pointed-toe pumps
Sleek mules/cut-out flats
Slingblack pointed-toe wedges
Rain boots
Accessories:
White/black ankle & crew socks
High-waisted shapewear shorts
Chunky/small chain necklaces & bracelets
Simple pendant necklace(s)
Pearl necklace
Simple diamond studs
Crystal drop earrings
Minimalist bangles
Stackable rings
A sleek, minimalist black tote (can fit a laptop for work/travel)
Black shoulder bag
Small black bag (top handle, crossbody, etc.)
Statement bag/evening bag
Silk/decorative scarf
Sleek neutral sunglasses that suit your face shape
Lingerie/Loungewear:
Seamless bra/underwear
Lace bra/underwear
Matching pullover cotton sweatshirt/sweatpants
Tencel, Modal, or cotton top/lounge pants set
Luxurious pajama set (Long sleeve/pants + short-sleeve/tank + shorts, depending on the climate – silk, Tencel, cashmere, etc.)
A to-die-for piece of lingerie like a lace slip/silk teddy
Silk or cozy robe
Open-back slippers
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