The All-Denim Look Alyssa Wishes She'd Found Before Fashion Week
To say that this season of fashion month crept up on me would be the understatement of the century. Things both in- and outside of the office have been so hectic that the thought of four-plus weeks of shows — let alone finding outfits to attend them in — barely crossed my mind until, like, yesterday. But hey, life happens! I am nothing if not resourceful and adaptable; plus, I'm lucky to have a closet filled with pieces that I am happy to restyle and repeat as needed in the days ahead, from New York to Paris.
However, that doesn't mean I can't fantasize about the wardrobe I could have planned out if I'd had a little more time on my hands. At Rachel Comey's Fall 2019 show on Wednesday, I fell in love with an all-green, denim-on-denim look that is essentially the uniform of my dreams. Similarly, Hailey Bieber frolicked around New York over the summer with then-fiancé Justin Bieber in a coordinating cropped Heron Preston denim jacket and skirt, also in a shade of leafy green. I wear jeans almost every day, but a full-on matching, brightly colored 'fit? Never! If there's one simple way to turn my predictable daily fashion go-to into something special, this is it.
While browsing co-ords, I came across this Simon Miller set in fuschia — a hue that both Rihanna and Tracee Ellis Ross (aka the most stylish women on the planet) have co-signed in recent months. The loose, boxy denim jacket is meant to meet the cropped, high-rise pants right at the waist, which all but guarantees a flattering silhouette. Despite the potential for subzero winter temperatures during the shows, I could layer it over some tights, a turtleneck, calf-high boots and, if need be, a heavier coat on top. Once spring arrives, all I'd need are a tank top, some sandals and a pair of sunglasses to complete the look.
I've never gone into fashion month expecting to become street style bait, but this denim-on-denim situation might change that for me.
Simon Miller Morgo cropped denim jacket ($410) and cropped high-rise straight-leg jeans ($280), available here and here.
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