Forget Quiet. Here Are 11 “Loud Luxury” Pieces That Only SOME Of You Will Love
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by The Candidly Team
Ninety percent of the time when we talk about clothes, we’re talking about basics.
Basics are the cornerstone of any (wearable) closet.
But we also like weird things. Memorable things. Artistic, cool, interesting pieces that flood our hearts with joy.
These unique things we invest in are what make our clothes go from sensible to styled. But we must choose carefully here. Once you dip a toe into “kooky” you are 3/4 of the way to your nearest Chicos and we’re having none of that. Cheap, overwrought, splashy things worn with our painstakingly crafted closet of basics can start to look old and sad verrrry quickly.
So, today we bring you 11 “loud luxury” pieces that are artful. Tasteful. Striking but timeless. Every single one “makes” an outfit.
Let’s begin.
1. Gwyn Jackie Pant
These pants are one of four things our Editor-in-Chief splurged on last year. They skim over curves like no other pants we’ve ever worn. Admittedly, red is a trend right now, but the real reason to spend on these pants is the fit.
Here’s a photo for reference:
True, she bought them in white (before the red was available) but the poppy red makes you look instantly styled. It’s also one of four universal colors that look good on everyone.
Price: $425
2. Frēda Salvador Jada Square Toe Ballet Flat
Choosing a thrilling color on something classic like a ballet flat is one of our favorite tricks for elevating our clothes without feeling over the top or costumey. This shoe makes anything else we wear with it look wildly more expensive. Even when it’s THESE* $30 pants from Amazon and THIS* incredible-quality, budget-friendly cardi, especially when it’s with those two things in fact.
Price: $368
3. Sézane Rym Shirt
Detail and craftsmanship are what make our clothes stand out as luxury. Sézane does this as well as any designer brand out there, and amazingly, the prices aren’t over the top. We wear this top tucked into any old pair of jeans and boring black shoes and never get more compliments.
Price: $135
4. Rowing Blazers Warm & Wonderful Women's Fitted "Diana Edition" Cotton Sheep Sweater
Yes, it’s the iconic Diana sheep sweater re-released by the iconic and original brand Rowing Blazers.
We wrote a whole thing about how they are THE brand for chic people who appreciate quality but are deeply sick of dressing like everyone else.
We personally splurged on the spring/ summer -friendly tank version of the Diana sweater, as you can see here:
Price: $198
5. Sardine Louie
Sometimes the smallest accessories are the truest (and funnest) emblem of luxury. Half of you will hate these, but the other half will know exactly how satisfying it would feel to slip these on with a black tee and jeans and know that we just transformed ourselves from meh to marvelous with almost zero effort.
Price: $179
6. Avec Les Filles Double-Breasted Knit Plaid Blazer
Before we get into the print, which is decidedly what makes this blazer “loud luxury,” let’s talk about the fact that this is a knit blazer that basically feels like a sweatshirt while looking wildly smart and elegant. Wear it with black, white, denim, and honestly any color, and you’re no longer in a boring blazer. You’re a fashion moment.
Price: $148
7. Sarah Flint Reversible Scarf Waist Belt
Hear us out, because we know this one is a major dip into splurge territory, but honestly have you ever seen anything like it? And how genius is it? Or maybe you’re asking what is it, in which case allow us to explain. The belt itself is wide and gorgeous leather with perfectly placed holes in which to weave your favorite scarf. Our favorite silk scarves come from HERE. The patterns make us gasp, and the fact that we can change them out in this belt for all of time appeals to us on both a deeply emotional and highly practical level.
Price: $265 for the belt, Price varies for scarf
8. Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese Bubble-Hem Midi Skirt
Sometimes we simply need something wildly flattering and startlingly pretty that somehow matches with every non-black top and shoe in our closet to feel our absolute most marvelous. This year, this is that thing.
Price: $450
9. Clare V. Moyen Messenger
If you haven’t heard of Clare V., they’re doing spectacular things with the handbag. Their designs toe the line between classic and bold but are also extremely wearable. To be fair, we own (and have written about) this exact bag in solid black and tan, and we carry them around pretty much every single day, but if you opt for this black and white or any of their accent colors, it makes you look styled and exciting out of thin air.
Price: $495
10. Beek Starbird leather toe-ring sandal
The gold accent makes everything elevated. Black shorts + black tank, + these sandals = loud luxury.
Price: $240
11. Hill House Ashley Bow
We leave you with the most perfectly wrapped up way of wrapping up your most perfectly luxe outfits. The way it falls. We die.
Price: $38
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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