Amid the flood of looks that we see on the streets each Fashion Week , it’s easy to be overwhelmed by flash and eccentricity. Showgoers, peacocking for the cameras and encouraged to arrive in the freshest designer wares, certainly offer us plenty of fantasy. But, more often than not, there’s also practicality hiding in plain sight.
This season, in Milan , among the glitz and glamour, a simple and shoppable outfit formula emerged: the humble skirt and sweater. Championed by chic Italian nonnas—the iconic Mrs. Prada included—the sweater and skirt combination makes for a stylish yet practical outfit for the tricky transitional season and beyond.
Easy to dress up with a colorful kitten heel , or down with a flat, knee-high boot , the classic, and distinctly Italian pairing feels fresh and elegant for right now. Recreate the formula with some of our favorite street style looks, below. Vogue ’s Milan Fashion Week Street Style Standouts: Embrace Opposites Opposites attract in this quirky and compelling look, where a knee-length skirt pairs nicely with an oversized cardigan.
High heels and a sharp bag keep the look from overwhelming the wearer. Pair Light White with Layered Knits An elegant white midi feels right for fall when paired with chunky, layered knits. Again, in this look the accessories offer balance—ballet flats add the right amount of levity.
Put a Feminine Twist on Preppy A continuation of the preppy trend that started to emerge last spring, polo knits seem t.
