The Checklist
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The square-heeled buckle shoe—big in the nineties, when Lady Miss Kier donned her famous Fluevogs—is back, thanks to Lady Miss Miuccia. (Miu Miu, $895, miumiu.com)
2
Marilyn Monroe meets Elmo in this curiously sexy Mongolian lamb sweater. (Thakoon, $1,990, Bergdorf Goodman, New York, 212.753.7300. Solange Azagury-Patridge 18k yellow gold and blackened white gold and diamond ring, $18,200, Solange Azagury-Patridge, New York, 212.879.9100)
3
Who can deny the whimsical appeal of a glorified wallet warmer in this luxurious fur? (Dior, $13,500, 800.929.DIOR)
4
With dozens of oversize pouches to choose from this season, we’re leaning toward those in rich materials. (Coach, $248, coach.com)
5
Velvet has been popping up in the most unexpected places. Get the conversation started by pairing YSL’s purple cuff with a matching manicure from Ciaté. (Yves Saint Laurent, $2,230, Yves Saint Laurent, New York, 212.980.2970)
6
After so many seasons of streamlining, there is a certain romantic charm to madly piling on patterns and textures. (Missoni coat and top, prices upon request, blouse, $1,850, pants, $1,400, and pumps, $1,094, missoni.com)
7
Cuddly shearling coats have the down-home coziness of a teddy bear. (Sonia Rykiel, $4,390, Sonia Rykiel, Boston, 617.426.2033)
8
With its ruby face, this watch offers a fresh twist on that whole “sporting a rock” notion. (Piaget, $29,500, 877.8.PIAGET)
9
Ease into these couturelike trousers—princely grandeur on a pauper’s budget. (J Brand, $242, Bloomingdale’s, 800.777.0000)
10
Fall isn’t all about exaggerated shapes and leather; lingerie-style pieces add a bit of feminine allure to the picture. (Nina Ricci, $2,790, Neiman Marcus, 888.888.4757)