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Style 24-7: Museum Chic

Smarten up your style in artsy prints and preppy pieces for your next cultural outing.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Abstract Prints

Be inspired by the museum’s abstract paintings and sport printed pieces that show you’re an art connoisseur in more than one way.

Abstract print button down blouse, ROMWE, $32, romwe.com.

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02
Animal Appeal

Leopard print skirt, Merona, $27, target.com.

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03
Pretty Penny Loafer

Step up that school girl penny loafer to this season’s sexier platform version.

“Breesa” loafer bootie, Cole Haan, $468, colehaan.com.

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04
Plaid Party

Work traditional plaid in a non-traditional way. Dress it up in your penny platforms or down in knee-high riding boots.

Plaid wool shorts, Quiksilver, $68, quiksilver.com.

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05
Grandpa Knits

Warm and cozy knits are the perfect recipe for a weekend outing.

Chunky knit sweater, Mossimo Supply Co., $28, target.com.

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06
In the Rain

MICHAEL Michael Kors riding rain boot, $120, zappos.com.

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07
Colored Blocks

Color-block cashmere waffle knit sweater, J.Crew, $268, jcrew.com.

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08
Strike a Cord

Skinny corduroy pants, Uniqlo, $40, uniqlo.com.

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09
Preppy Patterns

For true sartorial style, show a peak of argyle with a rolled up pant leg.

Argyle socks, GAP, $8, gap.com.

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10
Oxford Graduate

A bold pair of flats are the chicest solution for strolling the long corridors.

Suede oxford, Dolce Vita, $80, nordstrom.com.

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11
Striped Style

Striped silk top, Madewell, $98, madewell.com.

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12
Pleats Please

You don’t have to be a student to wear the season’s prettiest pleats. Step up this youthful style in tights and high heels for sexier feel.

Sweater skirt, Madewell, $68, madewell.com.

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13
Khaki Cool

Smarten up your style instantly in this color-blocked blazer, it’s fool proof way to polish up your look.

Colorblocked blazer, H&M, $25, hm.com.

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14
Knit Wit

Knit sweater dress, Merona, $30, target.com.

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15
Ballet Performance

Style and comfort are key, and these T-strap chain ballet flats work double time.

“Jayne” T-strap ballet flat, J.Crew, $129, jcrew.com.

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16
Parisian Chic

Tap into your inner artist and wear this chic beret hat for both style and warmth.

Wool beret, Reiss, $70, reiss.com.

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17
Cozy & Cute

Get the Madison Avenue luxe look for less in this cozy cashmere top.

Cashmere short sleeve sweater, Uniqlo, $40, uniqlo.com.

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18
Sartorial Style

A fab carryall to fit your camera, tour pamphlets and gift shop finds.

Leather satchel, Cambridge of London, $176, asos.com.

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19
Chic Chinos

Khaki roll-up pants, Old Navy, $30, oldnavy.com.

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20
Class Act

Classic trench coat, Coach, $348, coach.com.

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21
Golden Steps

“Haydee” loafer, Coach, $188, coach.com.

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22
Polite Pleats

Smock dress, Modcloth, $93, modcloth.com.

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