Outfit Details: Henne Tank, Chan Luu Pants, L’Agence Belt, Loeffler Randall Heels, Alex Mill Sweater (last seen here), Arielle Ratner Necklace

A Western reference works best when there’s only one of it. Not the full head-to-toe interpretation, just a single object with enough conviction to shift the whole outfit around it. One concho belt against pink taffeta is enough. A fringe bag with a denim short does the same thing, giving the look more direction without announcing itself.

Outfit Details: Henne Tank, Chan Luu Pants, L’Agence Belt, Loeffler Randall Heels, Alex Mill Sweater (last seen here), Arielle Ratner Necklace | Kallmeyer Shorts, Chanel Belt, Vanessa Bruno Bag, Herbert Levine Mules

Suede, deeper browns, heavier denim, and hardware all feel abundant around this time of year, which makes the reference easy to reach for now. What I like is placing those rugged textures beside pieces with a more refined finish. The character comes through in the details, and they just need something polished to push against.