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Getting dressed offers an opportunity for daily sartorial exploration and experimentation: Who do you want to be today? The best styles let you tap into all aspects of your identity — and even try on different personalities for fit. Want to channel your inner equestrian, urban cowgirl or power player for a day? These six fashion and accessories brands let you play around with your personal style while still looking sensational. Because after all, fashion is supposed to be fun.
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Frank & Eileen
Frank & Eileen is getting in on the equestrian style during the second half of the Year of the Horse, and as a lifelong horse girl, I’m here for it. Based in California, the woman-owned sustainably focused brand teamed up with Olympic show jumper Jessica Springsteen to highlight her top picks among the line’s laid-back, luxurious sweaters, button-ups and jeans. “My edit is a collection of classic, versatile pieces that make you feel put together while also allowing you to move freely and go about your day,” she tells Artful Living. “While it’s a trend right now, equestrian style has always been incredibly classic and timeless, and I think people want pieces that have longevity and feel authentic.”
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BetterMe
What happens when a fashion-forward wellness brand starts making office attire? Blazers, trenches, vests and pants that fit like a glove and replace your outdated work wardrobe. (Talk about a power suit.) Designed for comfort, BetterMe’s new Executive Desire collection gives classic shapes “a sharper cut,” making for polished pieces that do all the talking long before you walk into the boardroom. Our pick? The Double-Breasted Longline Vest, which easily transitions from day to night, no matter the season.
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State & Liberty
Unless menswear is tailored, it can be hard to get the right fit. Enter State & Liberty, which began with a single mission: to create a well-fitting ready-to-wear dress shirt. The fit is athletic, the fabric is made for performance and the result is a style that goes the extra mile (quite literally, if desired). State & Liberty is a tunnel ’fit favorite, worn by pro athletes including Christian McCaffery, Aaron Judge, DK Metcalf and many others. The brand also offers made-to-order suiting for those looking for a truly custom fit.
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Fraulein Boot Company
Let’s go girls. Cowgirl boots of yesteryear were for kicking up dirt, but today’s versions are made for kicking up your heels. Sisters and lifelong Texans Sarah Caruth and Margaret Walker founded Fraulein Boots in 2021 and named it after their dad’s favorite country tune, the 1957 track written by Lawton Williams and sung by Bobby Helms. The brand is a reminder that footwear can — and should — be fun, with luxe, feminine styles that feel classic yet contemporary. There’s a look for every mood, though we’re particularly smitten with the Horse Girl Boot (imagine that).
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Love All
From the tennis court to the golf course to the ski slope to the sandy beach and everywhere in between, Love All has you covered in pretty much every sporty scenario. The women-owned brand’s apparel takes its cues from vintage designs, updating those classic forms with playful, flattering colors and cuts. The best part? Although these pieces are intended for athletic endeavors, they’re equally suited for lounging, shopping and whatever else is on your daily agenda.
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Velvet Eyewear
Optician Cindy Hussey founded Velvet in 1999 with the belief that every woman deserves frames that truly fit her face, her life and her sense of style. The brand’s glasses, readers and sunnies make good on that promise. They’re categorized by color, frame shape and face shape; and don’t worry if you don’t know your face shape — there’s an interactive tool for that. Other sun-shielding accessories on offer include ski googles, bucket hats and the like, ensuring you’re vacation-ready no matter your destination.
