Uplift your Sunday style with dresses and accessories that offer a fresher take on classics.
Dress, Boden, $218, bodenusa.com. Earrings, Vince Camuto, $48, vincecamuto.com. Necklace, R.J. Graziano, $55, R.J. Graziano, 212-685-3737. Platforms, Sirak, $575, sirak.com.
Experiment with classic dress silhouettes that use splashes of color and patterns to update the look.
Bateau shift dress, Dorothy Perkins, $75, dorothyperkins.com.
Plaid ombré dress, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $350, netaporter.com.
Peplum cap-sleeve dress, Miss Selfridge, $58, us.missselfridge.com.
Snakeskin print dress, French Connection, $328, frenchconnection.com.
Opt for a fancier tote, satchel or clutch that will complement your dressier look. Embossed bags and animal prints instantly lend a luxe vibe.
Croc embossed tote, Brahmin, $225, brahmin.com.
“Lara” embossed leather clutch, House of Harlow 1960, $325, shopbop.com.
Snakeskin embossed clutch, Jennifer Lopez for Kohls, $54, kohls.com.
Leopard print shoulder bag, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $137, bcbg.com.
If you’re going sans sleeves, make sure you cover up appropriately. Take a page from the First Lady’s style book and sport a sweet cardigan, sharp blazer or chic wrap.
Knit pussy bow cardigan, Alice by Temperley, $370, netaporter.com.
Floral blazer, Topshop, $70, topshop.com.
Knit wrap cardigan, Odd Molly, $280, bernardboutique.com.
Boucle blazer, Mango, $130, mango.com.
Belted blazer, Mango, $120, mango.com.
Use your new fall floppy, cloche or fedora to make a statement — this accessory will immediately transform and add flair to your outfit.
Felt fedora, Old Navy, $12, oldnavy.com.
Colorblocked fedora, LOFT, $30, loft.com.
Wool felt floppy hat, LAUREN Ralph Lauren, $68, zappos.com.
Felt fedora, Old Navy, $12, oldnavy.com.
T-strap styles and kitten heels have a dantier, church-appropriate feel. Styles incorporating the season’s hottest trends like oxford influences, bold brights and pajama prints are more fashion-forward alternative than what your grandmother once wore.
“Bianca” T-strap patent platform pumps, Ann Taylor, $169, anntaylor.com.
“Fiona” studded leather T-strap heels, Schutz, $180, piperlime.com.
“Everly” cap toe printed pumps, J.Crew, $275, jcrew.com.
“Bianca” T-strap patent platform pumps, Ann Taylor, $169, anntaylor.com.
“Ellie” faux suede kitten heels, Audrey Brook, $50, dsw.com.
Herringbone print pony kitten heels, Karen Millen, $200, us.karenmillen.com.
Studded cap toe kitten heels, Topshop, $50, topshop.com.
Python embossed Mary Jane kitten heels, ASOS, $123, asos.com.
An ankle boot is a great substitute to a pump when the weather gets brisk. Sport this style with tights or a sleek pant suit, it’s a fool-proof alternative.
“Lorelei” leather ankle boots, LAUREN Ralph Lauren, $139, zappos.com.
