I Finally Found the Perfect Simple Outfit Formula

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Stick to a cool top, then add a simple pair of jeans and heels.

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Let your top bring the cool factor to your outfit.

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This velvet top is the ultimate winter staple.

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Belt a cool, colorful top to make a statement.

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Play with silhouettes like this one-shoulder top.

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This just has cool-girl vibes written all over it.

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Staud Cardinale Top ($270)

Puffy sleeves are this season's biggest trend. 

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Mango Puffed Sleeves Shirt ($60)

Perfect paired with leather leggings.

Available in sizes 4 to 8.

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Marisa Witkin Cashmere Puff-Sleeve Sweater ($1350)

Tuck this sweater into light-wash vintage denim.

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Jacquemus Satin Blouse ($760)

This structured top is sure to be your new favorite.

Available in sizes 34 to 40.

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Sid Neigum Cropped Crushed-Velvet Wrap Jacket ($785)

Flattering and sophisticated.

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

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J.W.Anderson Pleated Gauze Jacket ($1450) 

Dress this jacket up pairing with statement earrings. 

Available in sizes 6 to 8.

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Pixie Market Valentina Puffy Sleeve Bustier Shirt ($112)

Wear yours with fitted black trousers.

Available in sizes S to L. 

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Caroline Constas Margaret Off-the-Shoulder Cotton-Blend Poplin Blouse ($460)

Rock this blouse on a night out with friends.

Available in sizes XS to L. 

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Zara Straight Cut Corduroy Trousers ($70)

Finish the look with some kitten heels.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

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Grlfrnd Helena Distressed High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans ($250)

Wear these time and time again.

Available in sizes 23 to 32.

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Reformation Work Pant ($148)

Layer a sweater with your pair. 

Available in sizes 23 to 31.

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Re/Done Originals Relaxed Crop Frayed Slim Boyfriend Jeans ($240)

Style with ankle boots to show off the frayed hem. 

Available in sizes 24 to 30.

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Violeta by Mango Slim-Fit Corduroy Trousers ($50)

Add a turtleneck and simple mules for a completed look.

Available in sizes 10 to 22.

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Khaite Victor Stretch-Knit Stirrup Leggings ($980)

These leggings can be dressed up for a night out or down for a day out in the city.

Available in sizes XS to L.

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I.Am.Gia Winona Pant ($69)

Every fashion girl needs a pair of leather pants. 

Available in sizes XS to L.

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Who What Wear Straight Leg Pearl Embellished Jeans ($37)

We love the pearl-embellished detail on these jeans.

Available in sizes 2 to 26.

Next, find out five fresh outfits to try with loafers this fall.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. BeforeBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.