Craving a wardrobe refresh that's in line with the darker side of winter, I'm newly inspired to adopt the elegant lace blouse ...

Inspired by the recent runway shows? Here’s how to get a jump on our favorite styles, from the layers at Miu Miu to the asymmetrical skirts at Bottega Veneta.

Pair with a pencil – or, if you’re game, sequinned – skirt ... possibility of a long-sleeve dress, like the Zimmermann maxi Elle Ferguson wore at Paris Fashion Week last month.

If you want to dress up, then this is your season. Maximalism made a major comeback, with beaded jackets worn with ruffled floral chiffon skirts, lace tights, and jewels at Valentino; brocade ...