STAPLES OF THE SEASON

Sweaters and jeans are the season’s staples I wear on repeat. They create a uniform that makes getting dressed effortless. The pieces don’t change too much from year to year, but I like to keep them updated with tweaks to silhouettes. I’ll look for fresh ways to style them by introducing new layers and pairing with shoes and bags that define the moment.

I rotate between straight and wide leg jeans and often wear them with a denim shirt as a base. From there a basic crewneck sweater is an easy addition. For a more forward look, I’d add an interesting sweater over the base. Maybe something with an exaggerated sleeve folded up to reveal the denim shirt underneath. When I want to take a break from jeans, a relaxed corduroy pant looks modern and works with most of the sweaters and shirts. It rarely gets cold enough for a coat, so a trench is a more practical choice. All these staples are grounded with my go-to shoe wardrobe of loafers, sneakers and flats.

MOTHER straight jeans, MOTHER wide leg jeans, Theory tan cashmere sweater, Theory black cashmere turtleneck, Alex Mill navy cardigan, Alex Mill denim shirt, Alex Mill brown corduroy pant, Paige grey sweater, Proenza Schouler trench

I’m partnering with Bloomingdale’s on this post to share favorite pieces that fit this theme. They’re included in the Buy More, Save More promotion running through 10/27 where select items are 20-30% off. See below for how I plan on styling them.

MOTHER straight jeans, Alex Mill denim shirt, Paige grey sweater, Malone Souliers Mary Jane