This Elle France editorial was literally posted under the headline “A real lady.”
The idea that ladylike dressing is a throwback/Mad Men-esque thing doesn’t really resonate with me BUT I post this because the textural mix is so winning.
People always think of investment pieces as well-made neutral basics, like a good black blazer, but I disagree. I think sometimes it really makes sense to buy a strong, standout, almost ornamental item - the type of thing your daughter will gasp at upon pulling out of a trunk one day.

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This Elle France editorial was literally posted under the headline “A real lady.”

The idea that ladylike dressing is a throwback/Mad Men-esque thing doesn’t really resonate with me BUT I post this because the textural mix is so winning.

People always think of investment pieces as well-made neutral basics, like a good black blazer, but I disagree. I think sometimes it really makes sense to buy a strong, standout, almost ornamental item - the type of thing your daughter will gasp at upon pulling out of a trunk one day.