Stacy Carter, CPA · Photoshoot mood board

Classic, with a modern edge

Fourteen looks from Sézane in a warm palette of chocolate, burgundy, navy, olive and black, finished with gold. Knits and leather for polish, with a soft blouse and crisp shirts to lighten the set. Tap any look to enlarge it.

Jeweled cardigan

Chocolate knit, gold buttons, cream wide-leg trousers

Satin slip skirt

Black satin, cream lace hem, suede kitten slingbacks

Leather trousers

White oxford shirt, chocolate leather pants with a buckle sash, gold medallion necklace

Belted blazer

Plum burgundy wool, tie belt, dark suede clutch

Ruffle blouse

Ivory with a scalloped eyelet collar, thin gold hoops

Cable cardigan

Burgundy sailor collar, wide belt, matching trousers

Embroidered shirt

White cotton shirt, dark denim, layered gold necklaces and rings

Wrap dress

Rust jersey with a side knot and slit, glossy chocolate platforms

Belted cardigan

Black fine knit, skinny gold-buckle belt, leather pants

Navy chunky knit

Gold chain, black leather pants, navy suede bag

Olive jacket

Olive wool, burgundy belt, dark suede flares, cream bag

Knit midi dress

Chocolate mock neck, gold clasp, gold cuffs

Chunky turtleneck

Chocolate knit, leather wrap midi skirt, suede slouch bag

Striped shirt

Blue stripe, light wash jeans, brown belt, burgundy and cream loafers

Palette (approximate shades)

Chocolate
Burgundy
Navy
Black
Cream
Ivory
Denim
Olive
Rust
Gold

Textures

Fine and chunky knits, smooth leather, satin, suede, crisp cotton and denim. Matte surfaces with one shine per outfit.

The gold thread

Chunky gold rings and bangles, a chain necklace, thin hoops and small gold buttons or buckles. Keep it to two or three pieces per look.

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