Summer dresses that do the most are the ones with a clear shape and one zip, ready to wear out the door.
Tiny bags with real opinions: 40 mini bags from Gucci, Saint Laurent, Cult Gaia and Polo Ralph Lauren.
What midi dresses are worth it? 40 styles from Victoria Beckham, Oscar de la Renta, DÔEN and Emilia Wickstead.
Phoebe's wedding guest selects: 40 dresses and heels from Amanda Uprichard, Cult Gaia and Zimmermann, $109 to $4,130.
The earrings I never take off: 40 hoops, studs and statement earrings from SHASHI, Aurate New York and Ettika, $30 to $358.
These layered necklaces are picked for layering without the tangle: fine and bold chains, pendants with meaning, and pearls and beads.
Gold that does not turn: 38 earrings, rings and necklaces from Aurate New York, Cult Gaia and Ettika, priced $25 to $580.
What I would wear out in December: 40 party heels, bags and dresses from Schutz, Cult Gaia and Loeffler Randall.
Getting dressed for something formal: 40 evening dresses, heels and bags from Jeffrey Campbell, Cult Gaia, Tony Bianco and Schutz.
Are mules in? The backless shoe I reach for first: 40 designer mules and slingbacks from Manolo Blahnik, Roger Vivier and Gucci.
The pumps I would actually wear twice, in leather, satin and slingbacks: 40 pairs from Tony Bianco, Saint Laurent and Louboutin.
Should you buy knee boots? The tall boot question, answered with 40 pairs from Gianvito Rossi, Saint Laurent and Paris Texas.
The boot that goes with everything: 40 suede and leather ankle boots from Khaite, Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant, $330 to $3,100.
Are suede shoes worth it? Suede is worth the extra care: 40 pairs from Isabel Marant, Golden Goose, Gianvito Rossi and Jimmy Choo.
Why the strap drop matters more than the logo: 40 shoulder bags from Saint Laurent, Gucci, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney.
Woven bags are not only for August: 40 styles from Bottega Veneta, Loewe, Saint Laurent and Olga Berg.
The bag that softens with use: 40 suede bags from Saint Laurent, Alaïa and Valentino Garavani, priced $128 to $5,900.
Midi skirts are so in because the length works on a weekday, as these Zimmermann knit and lace-trimmed pieces show.
When tank tops are worth the investment: 40 tanks from Free People, Enza Costa, Gabriela Hearst and EB Denim.
A Caudalie skincare routine can run from the Premier Cru serum to cleansers, sunscreen and creams. Shop 40 skincare picks, $15 to $180.
Our eye makeup picks: 40 mascaras, shadows and liners from Natasha Denona, Anastasia Beverly Hills, ILIA and Charlotte Tilbury.
Wool is the whole argument for winter: 40 wool skirts, pants and coats from The Row, Max Mara and Zimmermann, $185 to $5,750.
Paolo Gucci matters to how people dress now mostly through silhouette. What follows is the look translated into things you can buy.
Everything worth knowing about shoes is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. A stacked heel walks better than a block of the same height.
Buying Pink Balenciaga Slides comes down to a few checks you can do from the product page. Everything else is preference.
Comparing D&G Shoes comes down to two or three measurable differences rather than a general sense of quality. Sneaker sizing runs a half size small across most of these brands.
Buying printed shirts, blouses, and tops comes down to a few checks you can do from the product page. Everything else is preference.
Everything worth knowing about rings, necklaces, and statement jewelry is below, starting with the part that changes what you buy. Solid gold costs more and lasts longer.
