How to Work Classic Womenswear Staples in a Modern Daytime Wardrobe

Above: Alberta Ferretti green viscose twill midi dress, $1,965; Méga Charmed earrings in 14-karat- yellow-gold-plated sterling silver, $118; For Future Reference vintage bronze-coin necklace in 14 karat gold, $12,750; Lionheart 18-karat-yellow-gold ring with white diamonds, brown diamonds, and emeralds, $5,960; For Future Reference 18-karat-yellow-gold vintage ring with white diamonds, $2,880; Lionheart 18-karat-yellow-gold and fancy-cut white-diamond cocktail ring, $6,885; Janis Savitt 18-karat-gold-plated brass ring, $175. 

For a dedicated womenswear shoot this issue, we turned our attention to the classics, albeit elevated versions in luxe materials with unexpected accents that make them feel utterly of the moment. Elongated, modern silhouettes and clean lines are the order of the day, such as a Jil Sander coat that channels mid-century couture shapes and will elevate even the most casual ensembles.

Otherwise timeless outerwear and separates from Schiaparelli, with purposefully mismatched surrealist buttons, demand a second glance and are guaranteed conversation pieces. There’s also an emphasis on longer hemlines (Burberry’s floor-grazing kilt) but paired with tall boots—and a flash of leg—you can avoid the perils of looking too conservative. 

Khaite black Lisette fine merino dress, $5,400, and Willow taupe leather over-the-knee boots, $2,500; Piaget Sunlight earrings in 18-karat rose gold and white diamonds, $17,100. 

Chanel silk crepe de chine dress, price upon request, lambskin and metal belt, $1,675, and lambskin-suede gloves, $1,450. 

Jil Sander black cotton coat, black wool pants, and black calf-leather boots, all prices upon request; Max Mara black cashmere turtleneck top, $845; Pomellato Catene earrings in 18-karat rose gold, $5,400. 

Schiaparelli brushed-knit cardigan, $3,800, and pencil buttoned skirt, $4,800; Pomellato Catene earrings in 18-karat rose gold, $5,400. 

Gauchere faux-leather top, $545, and lambskin-leather high-waist skirt, $2,680; Schiaparelli Evening bijous S-heel sandals, $6,400; Ariana Boussard-Reifel Apnet brass necklace, $1,795; Piaget Sunlight ring in 18-karat rose gold and white diamonds, $25,200; Pomellato Catene earrings in 18-karat rose gold, $5,400. 

Erdem herringbone wool draped dress, $2,395; stylist’s own gloves; Méga Charmed earrings in 14-karat-yellow-gold-plated sterling silver, $118. 

Louis Vuitton black nappa-leather trench coat, $8,150; Max Mara black cashmere turtleneck top, $845; Burberry marsh tartan wool-blend kilt, $3,250; Tod’s black leather boots, $2,245; Méga Planche earrings in 14-karat-yellow-gold-finished brass, $235; Type Jewelry Helix 12 ring in 14-karat yellow gold and white diamonds, $6,000; Spinelli Kilcollin Luna YG ring in 18-karat yellow gold and white diamonds, $11,300. 

Schiaparelli black and cream double-breasted wool coat, $10,200; Méga Charmed earrings in 14-karat-yellow-gold-plated sterling silver, $118.

Loro Piana Peggie pale-blue silk dress, $4,425; Piaget Sunlight earrings in 18-karat rose gold and white diamonds, $17,100; Lionheart 18-karat-yellow-gold ring with white diamonds, brown diamonds, and emeralds, $5,960; Type Jewelry Helix ring in 14-karat yellow gold and white diamonds, $6,000. 

Model: Regitze Christensen 
Hair: Amanda Wilson 
Makeup: Tara Pagliara using Bobbi Brown 
Casting: Luis Campuzano
Photo Director: Irene Opezzo
Jewelry Editor: Paige Reddinger
Senior Market Editor, Accessories: Thomas Waller
Market Editor, Fashion: Emily Mercer
Fashion Assistants: Ari Stark, Kimberly Infante
Set Stylist: Lauren Bahr
Set Stylist Assistants: Vanessa Gualdron, Tenzin Woedhin 

Location: Mayo Studio