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@jullie.jeine
Style Tip: A tube shirt and column skirt create a cool silhouette that’s soft yet sleek.
Susana Monaco
Faux Leather Tube Top
$128
Mango
Flowy Long Skirt
$50
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@fongminliao
Style Tip: When in doubt, head-to-toe black is always a winner. Start with leather pants and add in a simple black strapless top.
Madewell
The Perfect High Waist Straight Leg Faux Leather Pants
$138
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@deborabrosa
Style Tip: Vibrant colors are heavy wardrobe lifters without much effort. A color this saturated is bound to get all of the attention.
Farm Rio
+ Net Sustain Cutout Lenzing Ecovero Sateen Maxi Dress
$265
D’Accori
Lust Crystal-Embellished Iridescent Leather Mules
$750
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@annelauremais
Style Tip: As the chilly weather sets in, repurpose your tailored shorts with the addition of stockings.
8 Other Reasons
Kenny Top
$89
Zara
Pkeated High Waisted Shorts
$40
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@hannamw
Style Tip: Low-key elegance is easy to achieve by pairing a voluminous A-line skirt and a fitted knit top.
Mango
Perkins Neck Knitted Sweater
$60
Staud
Sea Skirt
$225
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@sasha.mei
Style Tip: When your dress code requires you to look put-together but is not quite cocktail attire, try jeans with a crisp button-down and flashy heels.
Madewell
The Signature Poplin Oversize Button-Up Shirt
$85
Mango
Shoe With Strass Bow Detail
$100
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@cassdimicco
Style Tip: The bright spot about cooler weather? The coats. A statement coat and heeled boots are really all you need to wow your date come October.
Saks Potts
Foxy Shearling Trench Coat
$1570
H&M
Knee-High Boots
$80
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@endlesslyloveclub
Style Tip: A boxy blazer with a fluid satin skirt create an interesting contrast that’s sophisticated yet modern.
H&M
Double-Breasted Jacket
$41
Vince
Slip Skirt
$265
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@alllisonho
Style Tip: Take note of the current ’90s wave and pair your ruffled top with easy straight jeans. For casual drinks or a late-night walk, this combo isn’t too buttoned up.
Mango
Chiffon Ruffle Top
$80
Levi’s
Ribcage Full Length Jeans
$98
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@shhtephs
Style Tip: If you’re down for the risqué side of things, embrace the open-knit trend with a cool dress meant to catch eyes. To leave a little to the imagination, layer a leather coat over it.
Mango
Leather-Effect Jacket
$140
Amanda Uprichard
x REVOLVE Oren Mesh Maxi Dress
$194