Edgy Basics

– Express blouse, Guess leggings, NY & Co trench cape, boots via MYHABIT,
American Apparel clutch, Send The Trend necklace, Alanna Bess ring –

My wardrobe is full of basic staples – tailored Oxfords, inky black leggings, structured clutches, and a variety of trench coats.  Lately, I’ve been reaching for staples with a edgy twist – faux leather leggings instead of cotton, brightly colored clutches instead of neutrals, and capes instead of basic coats.  On a mild November day, I selected the edgier pieces for errands, a visit to Drybar (more on that later), drinks with Carolyn, and dinner with my husband and his visiting friends from Germany.  While my poor blowout suffered casualties from the rain that night, the rest of my outfit remained classically edgy.