Watching a Kate Spade New York Fashion Show and not being able to buy the clothes until the next season is like knowing what Santa Claus got you for Christmas but not being able to open the presents until Christmas morning. Checking back to see the Fall/Winter KSNY looks on the runway throughout the year until Fall starts is the equivalent of checking where your parents stashed the Christmas presents whenever they're asleep but not being able to wear them to school until after winter break. Seeing the outfits online makes you feel so close, but so far away from satisfaction.
I'm not a very patient person, and the only way I can keep my cool waiting to finally wear the outfits I've been persistently checking up on for the past six months is to imitate the looks from the runway using my own closet. I've broken down my 5 favorite looks from the F/W18 show that I'll be hanging onto until the fall, and created outfit formulas to customize the look for you. I've added pieces from current Kate Spade collections amongst other clothes you should have in your closet to complete the ensemble.
1. Victorian Turtleneck + Long Jumpsuit + Black Kitten Heels
(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)
I'm definitely eyeing up that pinstripe jumpsuit, but until it comes out, I'll just have to improvise with similar pieces. Here are the items that I have reimagined as an outfit.
Black Kitten Heels (Kate Spade!)
2. Black Turtleneck Layer + Long Denim Skirt + Knee High Boots
(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)
Kate Spade has a thing for ruffles and Victorian-era collared turtlenecks (as do I), and styling them underneath a flashy layer. I can imagine myself imitating this look with just a simple black turtleneck, denim midi skirt, and knee high boots.
3. Black Fur Coat + Dark Wash Flare Jeans + Bandana
(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)
Out of all of these outfits, this look feels the most "me" to me. I'm drooling over the black fur coat, but I love how the whole outfit is dressed down with flare jeans. Catch me wearing this outfit in all seasons except for summer using these pieces.
4. Monochrome Turtleneck + Shearling Coat + Black Flats
(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)
Monochrome has been on my mind ever since the trend stood out last season. Instead of playing it safe with a black turtleneck paired with a black leather jacket, mix it up with a standout color of your choosing. Instead of black, I'll go with a lilac color.
Black Flats (Kate Spade!)
5. Black Cap + Statement Coat + Raw Hem Jeans
(Photo courtesy of Vogue Runway)
Kate Spade's fresh take on the animal-print frenzy this season was the gorgeous cow-print coat. Until this coat is up for grabs, I will try out different statement coats paired with laid back raw hem jeans and a black cap.
Statement Coat (Kate Spade!)
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