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    Friends! We made it through New York Fashion Week. And by the time you read this, I will have been lounging on a beach in Jamaica for two days before hitting the second half of fashion month in Milan and Paris. If you’re not already, be sure to follow along for highlights from the front row.

    Anatomy of an Outfit

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    SATURDAY...

    The weekend brought two highlights: Altuzarra and Khaite. I absolutely loved the leathers and faux furs from each. They felt true to their woman while giving her something new that works with the rest of her closet. It was a long day with a chunk of time in between so the ’fit had to last. (There’s nothing worse than an outfit that expires half way through the day!) I recently discovered these jeans at a Levi’s appointment and instantly fell in love. I’d recommend going a size up if you’re on the curvier side, since the fabric is rigid.

    Gap 100% Cotton Oversized Boyfriend Sweater

    Gap 100% Cotton Oversized Boyfriend Sweater
    $80 AT GAP

    Ada Reversible Shearling Jacket

    Saks Potts Ada Reversible Shearling Jacket
    $1,930 AT SELFRIDGE

    Vintage Jersey Classic-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt

    J.Crew Vintage Jersey Classic-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt
    $30 AT J.CREW

    501® '90s Women's Jeans

    Levi's 501® '90s Women's Jeans
    $98 AT LEVI'S

    Coach Women's Gigi Leather Booties

    Coach Women's Gigi Leather Booties
    $133 AT BLOOMINGDALE'S

    Warby Parker Beale Sunglasses

    Warby Parker Beale Sunglasses
    $95 WARBY PARKER

    MONDAY...

    Big, big day of shows! Carolina Herrera, TWP, Zankov, Coach, Diotima, Tory Burch—all before 7pm. And did I mention we’re still in the thick of finishing our March issue? And that there’s still snow on the ground here? Getting dressed is a battlefield! Just kidding, I’m being dramatic. But it can feel like a slog when you’re handling a bunch of other stuff. Good thing this Kallmeyer jacket came into my life. Makes every outfit infinitely better.

    Remi Cropped Jacket in Black Distressed Leather

    Kallmeyer Remi Cropped Jacket in Black Distressed Leather
    $2,500 AT KALLMEYER

    Madewell Eyelash-Yarn Crewneck Sweater

    Madewell Eyelash-Yarn Crewneck Sweater
    $128 AT MADEWELL

    Perfect-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt

    J.Crew Perfect-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt
    $40 AT J.CREW

    Shon Cropped Jeans

    Nili Lotan Shon Cropped Jeans
    $395 AT NEIMAN MARCUS

    Dusty Chocolate Brown Suede

    Steve Madden Dusty Chocolate Brown Suede
    $150 AT STEVE MADDEN

    Schmaltzy 60mm Aviator Sunglasses

    Le Specs Schmaltzy 60mm Aviator Sunglasses
    $85 AT NORDSTROM

    TUESDAY...

    Last day of shows! Michael Kors, Kallmeyer, and Thom Browne: One of my most favorite days of all of New York Fashion Week. You know when you take in a little too much (albeit incredible) outfit inspiration and have to go back to your personal basics; the tried and true of your own style? That’s what this outfit is. Elegant, put-together, and ultimately, easy.

    Pixie Market Contrast Corduroy Country Barn Jacket

    Pixie Market Contrast Corduroy Country Barn Jacket
    $135 AT SHOPBOP

    Square Scarf

    Old Navy Square Scarf
    $10 AT OLD NAVY

    Aubrey Cashmere Polo in Navy

    Kallmeyer Aubrey Cashmere Polo in Navy
    $495 AT KALLMEYER

    Straight-Leg Press-Crease Trousers

    & Other Stories Straight-Leg Press-Crease Trousers
    $159 AT & OTHER STORIES

    Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boots

    & Other Stories Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boots
    $399 AT & OTHER STORIES

    Medium Song Bag

    Songmont Medium Song Bag
    $388 AT SONGMONT

    WEDNESDAY...

    Bed! Rot! Day! And by that I actually mean working from home in my most comfortable, Google Meet-appropriate clothes and running a few errands that fell by the wayside over the week.

    Pointelle Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt

    J.Crew Pointelle Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt
    $40 AT J.CREW

    Jebson Sweat Jacket

    Carhartt WIP Jebson Sweat Jacket
    $168 AT FWRD

    Stems 3 Pack Cozy Ankle Socks

    Stems 3 Pack Cozy Ankle Socks
    $28 AT SHOPBOP

    Fear of God Essentials Black Fleece Essential Sweatpants

    Fear of God Essentials Black Fleece Essential Sweatpants
    $110 AT SSENSE

    Original Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot

    Hunter Original Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot
    $140 AT NORDSTROM

    Madewell Twisted Hoop Earrings

    Madewell Twisted Hoop Earrings
    $34 AT MADEWELL

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    Nikki Ogunnaike is the Editor in Chief of Marie Claire US. She has previously held roles at Harper's Bazaar, GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. She authors the popular Marie Claire newsletter Self Checkout. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through.

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