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Minimalist Dressing, 4 Ways

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    Minimalist Dressing, 4 Ways

    Written by: https://goop.com/goop-authors/amanda-chung”>Amanda Chung

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    Published on: August 25, 2022

    Fashion editor: https://goop.com/goop-authors/sandra-slusarczyk/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Sandra Slusarczyk

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    Photo courtesy of Matin

    The appeal of minimalism lies in its simplicity. But pared-back doesn’t have to mean plain. We’ve pulled together four styling strategies to help you nail the less-is-more look—plus, all the very-best-quality black-and-white basics your closet could need.

    LEAN INTO TEXTURE

    Texture is the easiest lever to pull when you’re running low on styling inspiration. Whether you do a little (plissé button-up instead of classic shirting) or a lot (silk slacks, chunky vest, woven leather bag in hand), the end result is always chic.

    ON MODELS:
    https://goop.com/st-agni-pleat-knit-shirt/p/” data-shoppable>ST. AGNI SHIRT, goop, $257;
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-crop-cigarette-pants/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS PANTS, goop, $550

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    1. https://goop.com/wolf-circus-imogen-ring/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Wolf Circus ring

      Wolf Circus
      ring
      goop, $198

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    2. https://goop.com/saie-slip-tint/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Saie Slip Tint

      Saie
      Slip Tint
      goop, $35

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    3. https://goop.com/st-agni-cotton-rib-knit-vest/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      St. Agni vest

      St. Agni
      vest
      goop, $231

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    4. https://goop.com/toteme-silk-organza-slacks/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Totême Slacks

      Totême
      Slacks
      goop, $470

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    5. https://goop.com/bembien-nell-bag-black/p/?taxon_id=1491&variant_id=103059″ data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Bembien bag

      Bembien
      bag
      goop, $295

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    6. https://toteme-studio.com/products/the-chunky-sandal-black” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>
      Totême sandal

      Totême
      sandals
      Totême, $420

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    GO WIDE

    You might already have a pair of wide-leg trousers hanging in your closet. But are they tailored to perfection with soft pleats that add movement to every step? Balance the proportions with a slim sweater or a streamlined bodysuit.

    ON MODELS:
    https://goop.com/st-agni-pleat-knit-shirt/p/” data-shoppable>ST. AGNI SHIRT, goop, $257;
    https://goop.com/g-label-johnson-bodysuit/p/?taxon_id=1487″ data-shoppable>G. LABEL JOHNSON BODYSUIT, goop, $185;
    https://goop.com/g-label-fahn-high-waisted-pleated-pants/p/?taxon_id=1487″ data-shoppable>G. LABEL FAHN HIGH-WAISTED PLEATED PANTS, goop, $495

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    1. https://goop.com/g-label-fiene-yellow-gold-and-pave-ear-cuff/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Fiene Yellow Gold and Pavé Ear Cuff

      G. Label
      Fiene Yellow Gold and Pavé Ear Cuff
      goop, $650

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    2. https://goop.com/westman-atelier-bonne-brow-pencil/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Westman Atelier brow pencil

      Westman Atelier
      brow pencil
      goop, $38

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    3. https://goop.com/g-label-johnson-bodysuit/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Johnson Bodysuit

      G. Label
      Johnson Bodysuit
      goop, $185

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    4. https://goop.com/g-label-fahn-high-waisted-pleated-pants/p/?taxon_id=1487″ data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Fahn High-Waisted Pleated Pants

      G. Label
      Fahn High-Waisted Pleated Pants
      goop, $495

      SHOP NOW

    5. https://goop.com/staud-agnes-bucket-bag/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Staud bag

      Staud
      bag
      goop, $375

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    6. https://goop.com/emme-parsons-hope-sandals/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Emme Parsons sandals

      Emme Parsons
      sandals
      goop, $395

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    PLAY WITH JUXTAPOSITIONS

    A double-breasted blazer and matching cigarette pants mean business, but the real KPI of a power suit is how well it dresses down. Offset the buttoned-up vibes with casual-leaning footwear, like clean white sneakers (à la Gwyneth) or chunky-strap sandals.

    ON MODELS:
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-double-breasted-blazer/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS BLAZER, goop, $1,090;
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-crop-cigarette-pants/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS PANTS, goop, $550;
    https://goop.com/a-emery-jalen-sandals/p/” data-shoppable>A EMERY SANDALS, goop, $190;
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-oversized-shirt-sky-blue-poplin/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS SHIRT, goop, $480

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    1. https://goop.com/g-label-deven-link-necklace/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label deven link necklace

      G. Label
      deven link necklace
      goop, $2,500

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    2. https://goop.com/g-label-chidi-lock-charm/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label chidi lock charm

      G. Label
      chidi lock charm
      goop, $1,600

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    3. https://goop.com/westman-atelier-baby-cheeks-blush-stick/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Westman Atelier blush stick

      Westman Atelier
      blush stick
      goop, $48

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    4. https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-open-stich-cashmere-crew/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Maria McManus crew

      Maria McManus
      crew
      goop, $450

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    5. https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-double-breasted-blazer/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Maria McManus blazer

      Maria McManus
      blazer
      goop, $1,090

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    6. https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-crop-cigarette-pants/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Maria McManus pants

      Maria McManus
      pants
      goop, $550

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    7. https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=4cEL13QXtJY&mid=24449&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fporte-paire%2Fshoes%2Fflat%2Fleather-sandals%2F38063312421142902″ data-analytics-name=”product-collage” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>
      Porte & Paire Sandals

      Porte & Paire
      Sandals
      Net-a-Porter, $275

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    COMMIT TO MONOCHROME

    Dressing in the same hue head to toe will always look sleek. Case in point: a creamy, cropped workwear jacket and utility-minded mini or an inky-black tank and tube skirt.

    ON MODELS:
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-oversized-shirt/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS SHIRT, goop, $480;
    https://goop.com/maria-mcmanus-high-waisted-tube-skirt/p/” data-shoppable>MARIA MCMANUS SKIRT, goop, $420;
    https://goop.com/matin-cropped-twill-jacket/p/” data-shoppable>MATIN JACKET, goop, $589;
    https://goop.com/matin-pocket-miniskirt/p/” data-shoppable>MATIN MINISKIRT, goop, $470

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    1. https://goop.com/sheryl-lowe-dome-shaped-donut-band/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Sheryl Lowe Band

      Sheryl Lowe
      Band
      goop, $2,200

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    2. https://goop.com/ilia-fullest-volumizing-mascara/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Ilia mascara

      ILIA
      mascara
      goop, $28

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    3. https://goop.com/matin-cropped-twill-jacket/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Matin jacket

      Matin
      jacket
      goop, $589

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    4. https://goop.com/matin-pocket-miniskirt/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Matin miniskirt

      Matin
      miniskirt
      goop, $470

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    5. https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/hereu-bom-braided-tote-bag-item-16741977.aspx?fsb=1&size=17&storeid=9597&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_keywordid=119356477&utm_shoppingproductid=16741977-791101013283105122101&pid=google_search&af_channel=Search&c=2069920048&af_c_id=2069920048&af_siteid=&af_keywords=pla-300940496323&af_adset_id=75217628294&af_ad_id=204345266632&af_sub1=119356477&af_sub5=16741977-791101013283105122101&is_retargeting=true&shopping=yes&gclid=CjwKCAjwlqOXBhBqEiwA-hhitFwAYR0HDXoewOe03sZq9Lp08y_gBQJ2AqhDKjzzWSwQJpZ0nLZFJhoC2ocQAvD_BwE” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>
      Hereu bag

      Hereu
      bag
      Farfetch, $341

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    6. https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=4cEL13QXtJY&mid=24449&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fthe-row%2Fshoes%2Fflat%2Fginza-leather-and-velvet-platform-flip-flops%2F36856120585384938″ data-analytics-name=”product-collage” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>
      The Row Sandals

      The Row
      Sandals
      Net-a-Porter, $925

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    MORE MINIMALIST PICKS

    1. https://goop.com/g-label-marney-french-striped-shirt/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Marney French-Striped Shirt

      G. Label
      Marney French-Striped Shirt
      goop, $245

      SHOP NOW

    2. https://goop.com/agolde-tapered-baggy-jeans/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      AGOLDE Jeans

      AGOLDE
      Jeans
      goop, $188

      SHOP NOW

    3. https://goop.com/demellier-lisbon-bag/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Demellier Bag

      DeMellier
      Bag
      goop, $425

      SHOP NOW

    4. https://goop.com/g-label-jasper-cuffed-shorts/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Jasper Cuffed Shorts

      G. Label
      Jasper Cuffed Shorts
      goop, $325

      SHOP NOW

    1. https://goop.com/st-agni-pleat-knit-shirt/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      St. Agni Shirt

      St. Agni
      Shirt
      goop, $257

      SHOP NOW

    2. https://goop.com/by-pariah-the-gold-linings-ring/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      By Pariah Gold Linings Ring

      By Pariah
      Gold Linings Ring
      goop, $1,550

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    3. https://goop.com/proenza-schouler-white-label-sleeveless-dress/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Proenza Schouler White Label Dress

      Proenza Schouler White Label
      Dress
      goop, $495

      SHOP NOW

    4. https://goop.com/g-label-brigette-buckle-ring/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Brigette buckle ring

      G. Label
      Brigette buckle ring
      goop, $1,990

      SHOP NOW

    1. https://goop.com/g-label-reid-three-hoop-earrings/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Reid Three-Hoop Earrings

      G. Label
      Reid Three-Hoop Earrings
      goop, $2,800

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    2. https://goop.com/g-label-djenaba-shirtdress/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      G. Label Djenaba Shirtdress

      G. Label
      Djenaba Shirtdress
      goop, $525

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    3. https://goop.com/matin-open-knit-tank/p/” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” data-shoppable>
      Matin Tank

      Matin
      Tank
      goop, $448

      SHOP NOW

    4. https://toteme-studio.com/products/the-flip-flop-flat-black-croco” data-analytics-name=”product-collage” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>
      Totême flip-flop

      Totême
      flip-flops
      Totême, $350

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    Related Reading

    https://goop.com/style/outfitting-ideas/the-case-for-a-minimal-and-mindful-closet/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>The Case for a Minimal (and Mindful) Closet

    https://goop.com/style/outfitting-ideas/maximalism-for-minimalists/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”>Maximalism for Minimalists

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