The Chicest Fall Outfit Of All Time Is From This 90s Movie. So We Recreated It. Affordably!
Looks expensive. But it’s not.
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by The Candidly Team
Back in 1999, we watched a smoldering, 45-year-old Rene Russo step into an NYPD station on the case to catch an art thief in The Thomas Crown Affair, and ever since that moment, we’ve known exactly how we wanted to dress. Forever.
Call it “quiet luxury.”
Call it 90s minimalism.
Call it a young Michael Kors for Celine. Cause that’s what it actually was.
If you’ve seen The Thomas Crown Affair, you know that all of Rene’s clothes were timeless and incredible. If you haven’t seen it, please add it to your cozy movie-night list this instant. It’s like the classicality of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy collides with the coolness of Catwoman.
That first look in the police station with the suede column skirt*, the 3/4-sleeve turtleneck*, and those heeled Oxfords* is never far from our mind.
But there is one outfit template of Rene’s that we copy every year, because, frankly, it’s foolproof. The silhouette is perfection. It flatters every shape. It’s also incredibly simple. And you don’t needs to spend thousands of dollars to recreate it:
We found the exact pieces you need to recreate it. And here they are:
The Sleek Column Skirt
WHAT: ASOS DESIGN Ultra High Waist Tailored Maxi Skirt Coord*
WHY THIS ONE: The len, so we get Rene’s luxe, elongated look. And the material is smoothing and stretchy so no lumps and bumps.
Price: $65
The Flattering 3/4 Sleeve Turtle
WHAT: ASOS DESIGN Neppy Yarn High Neck T-shirt*
WHY THIS ONE: Nothing is more quiet luxury than a knit turtleneck being worn like a t-shirt. Rene’s creamy, marbled turtle sweaters made everything she wore look wildly elegant. Yet, this one costs less than $50. And that ribbing makes our whole waistline look nipped.
Price: $48
The Black Boots That Make Everything Look Luxe
WHAT: J.Crew Factory Tall Snip-Toe Boots*
WHY THIS ONE: The boots are what turn this outfit into an iconic and commanding “look.” These are the perfect, classic fall/winter boots that look like they cost 3x more than what they do.
Price: $124.50
The Camel Coat You Keep For A Lifetime
WHAT: Abercrombie & Fitch Wool Blend Belted Trench Coat*
WHY THIS ONE: There are a lot of perfectly cut coats out there. But the color. The color. The color. It needs to be that rich, caramel version of camel to really up-level your whole outfit. We love that you can belt this one or leave it open, and the shape stays chef’s kiss.
Price: $250
Bonus: The Accessories
Her accessories were all just a tiny spin on something classic: the big black sunglasses but in a cool shape*. The pearls but double stranded*. We found very affordable versions of both.
The Minimalist Sunglasses: So 90s we can’t cope.
The Double Pearls: A tiny twist on a classic.
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