These dressed-up flat sandals feel just as special to wear out as a heel would-they're basically a heel without the height. To keep it simple, try a sleek square-toe satin black slide with straps or a pair that elegantly lace up your ankle from Tamara Mellon or Tory Burch while keeping your two feet firmly on the ground. I've only ever really worn a proper stiletto type of high heel three times in my life-two being at my high school prom and then on the eve of my 21st birthday party, and two out of those three times, I immediately switched over to flats. I magically scored these beautiful gladiator heels from Tom Ford at an insane fashion closet clearout right before my 21st birthday and wore them for a majority of the night, only unwillingly removing them right before heading to the bars for the sake of not destroying them. On Swehl's agenda for 2022: a Latch kit that fits into your hospital bag and includes a colostrum collector and self-inflating breastfeeding pillow! Her own go-to accessories included nipple shields, Mini Bloom Nipple Balm, My Brest Friend nursing pillow, and the Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump, which was helpful for collecting milk in the early days without dealing with the many parts of the pump. Yesterday in New York City with beau Emilio Vitolo Jr. in tow, Holmes stepped out in a chic winter look that was, again, extremely wearable. She mixed high and low pieces for an outfit that virtually anyone could pull off. She first threw on a checked trench coat by one of her favorite labels, Khaite. Originally retailing for over 2,000, it's hardly an accessible piece to all, but the way she styled it is easily recreatable. She paired it with a white tee and Vagabond Shoemaker's penny loafers, which retail for an affordable 160. She's also worn the Golden Goose Outlet luxe coat a few times before, proving that an expensive splurge can indeed be a worthwhile investment. Her wintery look showed that when a good coat does all the work for you, the rest of your outfit can be simple. Casual cool at its finest.

Add some vivid color to your underwear drawer by way of sustainably focused and consciously minded Golden Goose Sneakers lingerie brand Araks. The label mixes laid-back cottons with unexpected colors for a twist on playfully sweet bralettes that comfortably enhance your natural shape but don't cross the line into overly sexed-up intimates. For the occasion, we're thinking a bit of prep mixed with country charm-you'll be in Connecticut, after all. Rowing Blazer's patchwork double-breasted blazer is just the ticket. Pair it with a pleated skirt from Selezza and boots; we like these caramel-colored leather knee-highs from Dear Frances. It's really bizarre-there are so many other people and stakeholders in this industry. People want to do their best, but it isn't that easy. My colleague, fashion writer Christian Allaire, has long been a lover of low-rise jeans, not for their look but for what they stand for. I've never quite understood the hate against low-rise jeans. Not long ago, you might have found yourself all dressed up with nowhere to go. In some cases, they can even be completely sexy. Even with this downsized shoe closet, I realize that I'll still remember that perfect date night even after those fabulous mules leave my closet and I can live with fewer pairs as long as they are the right pairs. The 16 brands showcased span the country, as well as categories from shoes and jewelry to ready-to-wear. We call it a discovery showroom, and I really want it to feel like people are actually actively discovering new names and new people, Peoples Wagner adds. There are so many talented, young Black designers that people in fashion may not even know about. And so we really take this responsibility seriously. We want to make sure to give them this platform.