Not every day is a runway

Your Stylist talks real life looks

Did you freak out watching Michael Rider’s new collection for Celine?! Me too. Here’s why everyone lost it; a couture house builds an entire collection around basics, styling them in a not basic way. Groundbreaking? Actually, yes. Today we’re talking about real life outfits, and how to make them better. I’ve been paying attention to my own daily ‘fits, and they’re built on, frankly, boring basics. But there’s a difference between basics and “basic” - and plenty of ways to make an outfit feel anything but.

Exhibit A - Look 19 from Michael Rider for Celine

Let’s start with look 19, which practically broke the fashion internet. Are these basics? Yes. Are you drooling? Thought so. Here’s what makes this look special:

1. Jewelry

2. The rolled cuffs

3. Layering