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Style 24-7: Sunday Best

Heavenly dresses, chic shawls and haute hats worthy of praise.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Church Chic

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
02
Dress-Up

Experiment with classic dress silhouettes that use splashes of color and patterns to update the look.

Bateau shift dress, Dorothy Perkins, $75, dorothyperkins.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
03
Dress-Up

Plaid ombré dress, MICHAEL Michael Kors, $350, netaporter.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
04
Dress-Up

Peplum cap-sleeve dress, Miss Selfridge, $58, us.missselfridge.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
05
Dress-Up

Snakeskin print dress, French Connection, $328, frenchconnection.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
06
Fab Bags

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
07
Fab Bags

 “Lara” embossed leather clutch, House of Harlow 1960, $325, shopbop.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
08
Fab Bags

Snakeskin embossed clutch, Jennifer Lopez for Kohls, $54, kohls.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
09
Fab Bags

Leopard print shoulder bag, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $137, bcbg.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
10
Cool Cover-Ups

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
11
Cool Cover-Ups

Floral blazer, Topshop, $70, topshop.com.

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12
Cool Cover-Ups

Knit wrap cardigan, Odd Molly, $280, bernardboutique.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
13
Cool Cover-Ups

Boucle blazer, Mango, $130, mango.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
14
Cool Cover-Ups

Belted blazer, Mango, $120, mango.com.

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15
Haute Hat

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
16
Haute Hat

Colorblocked fedora, LOFT, $30, loft.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
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Haute Hat

Wool felt floppy hat, LAUREN Ralph Lauren, $68, zappos.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
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Haute Hat

Felt fedora, Old Navy, $12, oldnavy.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
19
Heel Heaven

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
20
Heel Heaven

“Fiona” studded leather T-strap heels, Schutz, $180, piperlime.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
21
Heel Heaven

“Everly” cap toe printed pumps, J.Crew, $275, jcrew.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
22
Heel Heaven

“Bianca” T-strap patent platform pumps, Ann Taylor, $169, anntaylor.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
23
Heel Heaven

“Ellie” faux suede kitten heels, Audrey Brook, $50, dsw.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
24
Heel Heaven

Herringbone print pony kitten heels, Karen Millen, $200, us.karenmillen.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
25
Heel Heaven

Studded cap toe kitten heels, Topshop, $50, topshop.com.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
26
Heel Heaven

Python embossed Mary Jane kitten heels, ASOS, $123, asos.com.

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27
Heel Heaven

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.

Style 24-7: Sunday Best
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