The Wardrobe Department

(Costume changes encouraged.)

For a long time I dressed for the life I had, not the one I wanted. Rebuilding my wardrobe after my divorce was less about buying more and more about working out what actually felt like me. These are the pieces that stuck: the basics I wear on repeat, the things I bought myself to mark a new chapter, and a few that make me feel like the lead the second I put them on.

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Lizzie Fortunato

Laguna Necklace

Wearable art, for when you're done blending in.
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Heaven Mayhem

Mini Knot Earrings

Small enough for every day, interesting enough to get noticed.
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Atolea

Gaia Statement Ring

One ring that does all the talking.
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BaubleBar

Kacey Shell Collar Necklace

Summer, in necklace form.
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Heaven Mayhem

Julia Necklace

The necklace that turns a white t-shirt into an outfit.
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Atolea

Mediterranean Necklace

Looks like a holiday, costs less than lunch.
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Atolea

Tennis Choker

A little sparkle for a Tuesday. Or a first date.
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YCL Jewels

Belcher Necklace

The chain you'll forget you're wearing. School run, gym, first date, all of it.
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The Horse

Tilly Bag

The everyday bag that makes you look like you have it together.
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Mansur Gavriel

Everyday Soft Tote

Butter-soft and big enough to carry your whole life. Some days you have to.
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Mansur Gavriel

Juno Tote Bag

Quiet luxury for people who'd rather not explain their bag.
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Liffner

Belted Tote Bag

Structured enough for meetings, slouchy enough for everything after.
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Deadly Ponies

Chopalopagus Tote Bag

Yes, that's the name. No, I can't explain it. Yes, I love it.
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Polène

Cyme Tote

Sculptural Parisian leather that looks like it costs twice as much.
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Liffner

Open Tulip Large Tote Bag

Big enough for a laptop, a water bottle and your entire afternoon.
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Vestirsi

Bella 3-in-1 Convertible Backpack

Backpack, crossbody or shoulder bag, depending on who you are today.
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Golden Goose

Superstar Sneakers

Pre-scuffed, so you can stop being careful.
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Alexandre Birman

Brena Boot

The boot you buy once and wear for a decade.
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Chanel

Two-Tone Ballet Flats

The original two-tone. Everything else is a cover version.
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Adidas

Gazelle Sneakers

Goes with every pair of jeans you own. And the ones you don't.
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Billini

Jaylah Flats

Ballet flats at a price you won't lose sleep over.
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Quince

Mongolian Cashmere Jumper

Real cashmere, minus the cashmere price.
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Mango

Cotton Barn Jacket

English countryside meets the school run.
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MESHKI

Nicky Funnel Neck Suede Bomber Jacket

The energy of someone who’s moved on.
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