Fashion
Every Outfit I Wore in April
Emporio Sirenuse Dress, JB x Margaux Sandals, Irene Neuwirth Earrings
April leaned fully into the season almost from the first day. A few getaways set the tone early on, with raffia bags, bucket hats, fluid dresses, and easy sandals, and those resort pieces kept finding their way into my everyday looks back home. Denim showed up in unexpected ways, paired with simple tees and flats, while one very special evenings asked for something else entirely, in a buttery yellow and embroidered gown with a sculptural earrings and crystal pavé bag. Color and print stayed at the center throughout, only lighter underneath and more open to the air. By the final week my Daily Looks felt closer to early summer than spring, and what was left in rotation felt exactly right for where we’re heading next.


Aligne Top, Donni Pants, Chanel Flats (old, similar here), Sezane Bag, Jimmy Choo Sunglasses | Doen Dress, Valentino Jacket, Dehanche Belt, Sezane Bag, Jimmy Choo Sunglasses, Ann Mashburn Sandals


Ulla Johnson Jacket (more sizes here), Marea Tee, Zimmermann Skirt, JB x Margaux Mules | Isabel Marant Blouse (old, similar here and here), Rosie Assoulin Top (old, similar here and here), Isabel Marant Jeans (more sizes here), JB x Margaux Heels, Chanel Bag, Silvia Furmanovich Necklace (similar, less expensive here)


Altuzarra Dress (more sizes here and here), Janessa Leone Hat, JB x Margaux Flats, Altuzarra Tote | OneOf Top, Leset Tubetop, Fleur de Mal Shorts, Chanel Tote | Natalie Martin Dress, Eres Bikini, Call It By Your Name Tote, Janessa Leone Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses


Comme Si Shirt, Julia Amory Pants, JB x Margaux Mules, Sherman Field Necklace (sold out, similar here) | Natalie Martin Dress, Eres Bikini, Call It By Your Name Tote, Janessa Leone Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses


Emporio Sirenuse Dress, Call It By Your Name Bag, Janessa Leone Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses | Sea NY Top & Pants, Valentino Wedges, Marisa Klass Necklace, Carolina Bucci Earrings, Altuzarra Tote


Posse Top, Alemais Skirt (more sizes here), JB x Margaux Sandals, Loro Piana Bag (coming soon, similar here), Carolina Bucci Necklace | Zimmermann Dress, Call It By Your Name Bag, JB x Margaux Sandals, Prada Headband, Saint Laurent Sunglasses


Johanna Ortiz Top & Pants, Chanel Bag, Silvia Furmanovich Necklace (similar here and here), Kashura Flats (last seen here, more colors here) | Lido Bikini, Zimmermann Coverup, Janessa Leone Hat, Call It By Your Name Tote, Saint Laurent Sunglasses


Juliet Bikini, Alix of Bohemia Pants, Janessa Leone Hat, Saint Laurent Sunglasses | Natalie Martin Dress, Le Maregold x Follow Suit Bikini


LilyEve Jacket, Rosie Assoulin Top (sold out, similar here), Julia Amory Skirt, JB x Margaux Sandals, Irene Neuwirth Earrings & Necklace, Cordera Bag (sold out, similar here) | Rosie Assoulin Top & Pants, Delvaux Bag, Sebastian Milano Heels, Arielle Ratner Earrings


Vintage Dior Jacket, Flore Flore Shirt, Donni Pants, Alaia Flats, Valentino Tote | Oscar de la Renta Dress, Bag & Earrings


Doen Top (old, similar here and here), Nikki Chasin Pants, Miu Miu Bag, Jimmy Choo Sunglasses, Britt Netta Sandals | Tuckernuck Dress & Tote, JB x Margaux Mules, Janessa Leone Hat


Eterne Tee, Still Here Jeans (more sizes here), Chanel Flats (old, similar here) | Another Tomorrow Dress, Tory Burch Necklace, Di Gaia Sandals, Wandler Bag


Doen Dress, JB x Margaux Sandals | Miu Miu Dress (old, similar here), Comme Si Shirt, Chanel Tote, Di Gaia Sandals


Supernaturae Dress, Sherman Field Necklaces | Mother Tee, DL1961 Pants, Britt Netta Sandals


Christopher Esber Top (old, similar here and here), Still Here Jeans, Saint Laurent Heels (old, similar here and here), Pura Utz Bag, Le Sundial Earrings | Alemais Dress (more sizes here and here), JB x Margaux Sandals, Dior Bag (old, similar here and here)
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The Matching Set, But Make It Swim
Outfit Details: Montce Bikini & Pants, Eliou Necklace (old, similar here), Janessa Leone Hat, Ancient Greek Sandals, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses
There is something so satisfying about a matching set, that feeling of being put together head to toe with almost zero thinking required. Swimwear makes an especially good case for it. I love when a suit has a second act, a sarong, a pair of pants, or a linen dress cut from the same print, so the move from pool to lunch barely counts as an outfit change. The last thing I want to think through is an elaborate look when the whole point of the day is relaxing by the water.
That is what a set like this solves. It adds polish and intention to beach dressing, building a look full of color and personality that still makes sense for a swim but can carry you through the rest of the day.
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Crisp Dresses for Hot Days
Miu Miu Dress & Flats (sold out, similar here and here), Hermes Bag (similar, less expensive here), Janessa Leone Hat
When it comes to getting dressed on the hottest days of summer, a dress has to pass the fabric test before I’ll even consider it. Some days I’m reaching for a look that is a little more polished, one that needs to keep its shape and feel sharp even when the sun is doing the most.
I always look for a few fail-proof dresses to have on hand for this time of year in a mix of cotton poplin, linen, or breathable jersey. Those fabrics stay light on the body while holding their shape and clean lines, while eyelet or delicate embroidery adds texture without extra weight. You get the ease of hardly feeling like you are wearing anything, but the silhouette carries that polished feeling across the finish line, so that getting dressed in the peak of summer feels like a breeze.
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