Style Stories

Big change dressing

A lookbook of outfits underscored by the desire for a new path towards originality
by Leandra Medine Cohen
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The companion story for this shopping guide was published on 10/16 in The Cereal Aisle.

Cable-knit Cashmere Sweater
Re/Done Cable-knit Cashmere Sweater
$550 USD
Embellished Denim Shorts
Area Embellished Denim Shorts
$553 USD
Colbie Buckle Sandals in Leather
J.Crew Colbie Buckle Sandals in Leather
$198 USD
Pillar Box Red & White Striped Cashmere Scarf
Eldon Pillar Box Red & White Striped Cashmere Scarf
$119 USD

Gardeniia Fringed Long Coat
By Malene Birger Gardeniia Fringed Long Coat
$1,231 USD
Ava Argyle Crewneck
& Daughter Ava Argyle Crewneck
$560 USD
Jules Stretch Crepe Pant Army Green
Callas Milano Jules Stretch Crepe Pant Army Green
$350 USD
x Cafe Leandra Rongle II Red
Delarge x Cafe Leandra Rongle II Red
$288 USD

Cecilia Leather Thong Sandals
Emme Parsons Cecilia Leather Thong Sandals
$415 USD
Fringed Suede Western Jacket
Leather Nasir Arts Fringed Suede Western Jacket
$98 USD
Straight-Leg Jeans
Loulou Studio Straight-Leg Jeans
$295 USD
Hold-it™ Entourage Halter Top
Aritzia Hold-it™ Entourage Halter Top
$30 USD

La Shirt Classica Shirt
Comme Si La Shirt Classica Shirt
$275 USD
High-Waist Pants in Wool Satin
Emi Mess High-Waist Pants in Wool Satin
$230 USD
Pastore Cashmere-blend Hat
Loro Piana Pastore Cashmere-blend Hat
$600 USD
Double-breasted Twill Blazer
Wardrobe.nyc Double-breasted Twill Blazer
$995 USD

Apollo Leather Ankle Boots
Khaite Apollo Leather Ankle Boots
$1,380 USD
x Cult Gaia Cargo Barrel Pants
Gap x Cult Gaia Cargo Barrel Pants
$128 USD
The Stripe Scarf
No Name Needed The Stripe Scarf
$250 USD
Bouclé Jacket
MSGM Bouclé Jacket
$542 USD

Martil Wool Cashmere Long Coat
Loulou Studio Martil Wool Cashmere Long Coat
$747 USD
Martil Wool and Cashmere-blend Coat
LouLou Studio Martil Wool and Cashmere-blend Coat
$459 USD
Triomphe Scarf in Fair Isle Wool
Celine Triomphe Scarf in Fair Isle Wool
$700 USD
Taupe Dayna Scarf
Isabel Marant Taupe Dayna Scarf
$350 USD
High-rise Pleated Crêpe Flared Pants
Toteme High-rise Pleated Crêpe Flared Pants
$340 USD
Essence 100 Canvas Cap-Toe Sneaker
Polo Ralph Lauren Essence 100 Canvas Cap-Toe Sneaker
$78 USD
Vulcan Low Top Sneaker
Bottega Veneta Vulcan Low Top Sneaker
$900 USD
Wayfarer Square-frame Sunglasses
RAY-BAN Wayfarer Square-frame Sunglasses
$163 USD

High-Waist Pants in Wool Satin
Emi Mess High-Waist Pants in Wool Satin
$230 USD
Danielle in Black Embossed Croc
Emme Parsons Danielle in Black Embossed Croc
$550 USD
Prada Eyewear A24S Round-Frame Sunglasses
Prada Prada Eyewear A24S Round-Frame Sunglasses
$356 USD
Donut Chain Belt
Loewe Donut Chain Belt
$750 USD
Benny Belt with Gold Studs
Khaite Benny Belt with Gold Studs
$680 USD
Trentasei Dégradé Swimsuit
Lido Trentasei Dégradé Swimsuit
$219 USD
Greta Gradient One-Piece Swimsuit
Dries Van Noten Greta Gradient One-Piece Swimsuit
$185 USD
Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
Alex Mill Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
$295 USD

Carlien High-waist Trousers
By Malene Birger Carlien High-waist Trousers
$430 USD
Zhara Top
By Malene Birger Zhara Top
$430 USD
Monogram Large
Le Scarf Monogram Large
$119 USD
Duncan Black
Delarge Duncan Black
$312 USD
Steward Flat Sandal in Black Leather
Gabriela Hearst Steward Flat Sandal in Black Leather
$850 USD
Gold XL Link Bracelet
Rabanne Gold XL Link Bracelet
$490 USD
Chain Link Bracelet
Rabanne Chain Link Bracelet
$463 USD
x Jalil Johnson Bold Ring Silver
At Present x Jalil Johnson Bold Ring Silver
$395 USD

Cana Suede Ballet Flats
The Row Cana Suede Ballet Flats
$890 USD
Aletta Cashmere Sweater
Lisa Yang Aletta Cashmere Sweater
$710 USD
Genevieve Trouser in Biscuit Summer Mikado
Kallmeyer Genevieve Trouser in Biscuit Summer Mikado
$685 USD
The Natalia Sweater
Lisa Yang The Natalia Sweater
$900 USD
Beaded Chain Necklace
Dries Van Noten Beaded Chain Necklace
$586 USD
Red Devon Pouch
The Row Red Devon Pouch
$1,090 USD
The Jersey Tee Powder
Donni The Jersey Tee Powder
$82 USD
Gommino Suede Loafers
Tod's Gommino Suede Loafers
$695 USD

Beach Leather Thong Sandals
The Row Beach Leather Thong Sandals
$1,090 USD
Ayla Distressed Mid-rise Wide-leg Jeans
Citizens of Humanity Ayla Distressed Mid-rise Wide-leg Jeans
$379 USD
Burty Distressed Straight-leg Jeans
The Row Burty Distressed Straight-leg Jeans
$1,050 USD
Ava Argyle Cardigan
& Daughter Ava Argyle Cardigan
$600 USD

Señorita Out Of School Trench Coat Red
La Veste Señorita Out Of School Trench Coat Red
$430 USD
Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
Alex Mill Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
$295 USD
Aline Leather Mary Jane Pumps
Aeyde Aline Leather Mary Jane Pumps
$415 USD
Indigo Bacalo Denim Shorts
Khaite Indigo Bacalo Denim Shorts
$480 USD
Felted-wool Bucket Hat
Cos Felted-wool Bucket Hat
$89 USD
Blue Faded Denim Shorts
Moschino Blue Faded Denim Shorts
$164 USD
Emmylou Cotton-jersey T-shirt
Khaite Emmylou Cotton-jersey T-shirt
$266 USD
30mm Margo Pumps
Roberto Festa 30mm Margo Pumps
$279 USD

Affine Coat in Ponyhair
Aflalo Affine Coat in Ponyhair
$10,000 USD
Northam Suede Mule
Jigsaw Northam Suede Mule
$165 USD
Boston suede clogs
Birkenstock Boston suede clogs
$135 USD
Boy Jeans in Natural White
Jeanerica Boy Jeans in Natural White
$230 USD
TM005 Tapered Natural White
Jeanerica TM005 Tapered Natural White
$230 USD
The Jersey Tee Black
Donni The Jersey Tee Black
$82 USD
The Jersey Tee Powder
Donni The Jersey Tee Powder
$82 USD
Milly Leopard-print Faux Fur Coat
Rixo Milly Leopard-print Faux Fur Coat
$685 USD

Metallic Leather Coat
Tory Burch Metallic Leather Coat
$1,499 USD
Bradum Pant in Wool
Aflalo Bradum Pant in Wool
$510 USD
The Yves Socks
Comme Si The Yves Socks
$35 USD
Whitney Embellished Lizard-Effect Leather Mules
Tom Ford Whitney Embellished Lizard-Effect Leather Mules
$690 USD

Satin Coat
Tory Burch Satin Coat
$1,189 USD
Tibault Cotton-blend Twill Boyfriend Pants
Nili Lotan Tibault Cotton-blend Twill Boyfriend Pants
$450 USD
The Jersey Tee Heather Grey
Donni The Jersey Tee Heather Grey
$82 USD
The Jersey Tee Powder
Donni The Jersey Tee Powder
$82 USD
Silver Leather Trainer
Dries Van Noten Silver Leather Trainer
$565 USD
The Ballet Slipper in Silver
Jamie Haller The Ballet Slipper in Silver
$505 USD
Feather-trimmed Embellished Satin Clutch
Valentino Garavani Feather-trimmed Embellished Satin Clutch
$3,060 USD
Satin Evening Bag
Valentino Satin Evening Bag
$465 USD

Evening Blazer
St. John Evening Blazer
$125 USD
Brunch Pleated Poplin Shorts
Bode Brunch Pleated Poplin Shorts
$590 USD
Banya Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Bally Banya Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats
$790 USD
Olivia Premium Tights | 60 Dernier
Swedish Stockings Olivia Premium Tights | 60 Dernier
$48 USD

Ellinor Jumper
Skall Studio Ellinor Jumper
$338 USD
x Reqins Honoree Silk-Satin Mary Jane Flats
Home of Hai x Reqins Honoree Silk-Satin Mary Jane Flats
$175 USD
Black Velvet Mary Janes
Le Monde Beryl Black Velvet Mary Janes
$497 USD
Lace Trim Romper
WeWoreWhat Lace Trim Romper
$58 USD

Nessie Dress
Doen Nessie Dress
$268 USD
Glasto Belt Sand
Saks Potts Glasto Belt Sand
$325 USD
Valeria Dress
Doen Valeria Dress
$398 USD
110mm Horsebit Leather Sandals
Gucci 110mm Horsebit Leather Sandals
$1,306 USD

The Valletta Skirt in White Poplin
Alfie Paris The Valletta Skirt in White Poplin
$406 USD
Mae Suede Pumps
The Row Mae Suede Pumps
$1,190 USD
Canica Blazer
La Veste Canica Blazer
$430 USD
Fenn Belt in Silk
Aflalo Fenn Belt in Silk
$610 USD

Work Jacket In Linen Canvas
Alex Mill Work Jacket In Linen Canvas
$215 USD
Margo Cotton-jersey T-shirt
Leset Margo Cotton-jersey T-shirt
$68 USD
Straight Leg Trouser in Seasonless Wool
Argent Straight Leg Trouser in Seasonless Wool
$275 USD
Violet T-Strap
Tory Burch Violet T-Strap
$398 USD
Rodeo Belt Electric Blue & Mustard/Orange
Sable Rodeo Belt Electric Blue & Mustard/Orange
$320 USD
Anatole Pant
Nili Lotan Anatole Pant
$555 USD
Pillar Box Red & White Striped Cashmere Scarf
Eldon Pillar Box Red & White Striped Cashmere Scarf
$119 USD
Etched Croc Belt
Anderson's Etched Croc Belt
$190 USD

Homeria Jelly
Ancient Greek Sandals Homeria Jelly
$245 USD
x Cafe Leandra Rongle II Havana
Delarge x Cafe Leandra Rongle II Havana
$288 USD
Linda Leather Shoulder Bag
Loulou Studio Linda Leather Shoulder Bag
$1,100 USD
Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
Alex Mill Rowan V-Neck in Cashmere
$295 USD
The Stripe Scarf
No Name Needed The Stripe Scarf
$250 USD
Straight-Leg Jeans
Loulou Studio Straight-Leg Jeans
$295 USD
Polo Ralph Lauren Basic Crew Sock
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Ralph Lauren Basic Crew Sock
$12 USD
The Wynn Baby Tee
Kule The Wynn Baby Tee
$78 USD

Aletta Cashmere Sweater
Lisa Yang Aletta Cashmere Sweater
$710 USD
Khaite Lilith Suede Clasp Suede Evening Bag NWT Violet
Khaite Khaite Lilith Suede Clasp Suede Evening Bag NWT Violet
$1,195 USD
Gilly Wide-leg Corduroy Pants
Max Mara Gilly Wide-leg Corduroy Pants
$795 USD
Mid-rise Corduroy Wide-leg Pants
Dorothee Schumacher Mid-rise Corduroy Wide-leg Pants
$770 USD
Black 'The Lilith' Evening Bag
Khaite Black 'The Lilith' Evening Bag
$2,200 USD
The Modern Long
Kule The Modern Long
$78 USD
Canal Suede Flats
The Row Canal Suede Flats
$890 USD
Duncan Black
Delarge Duncan Black
$312 USD

Lionel Tunic in Silk
Aflalo Lionel Tunic in Silk
$570 USD
The Slipper
Ancient Greek Sandals The Slipper
$370 USD
Sam Jacket Sand
Green Rain Sam Jacket Sand
$360 USD
Jules Stretch Crepe Pant Army Green
Callas Milano Jules Stretch Crepe Pant Army Green
$350 USD
Maya Flat Shoe in Gold Leather
Gabriela Hearst Maya Flat Shoe in Gold Leather
$890 USD
Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton
Alex Mill Chiltern Street Jacket In Waxed Cotton
$325 USD

For the rest of the looks you'll have to check out The Cereal Aisle,

xo

Leandra

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