Buff love: make these muted staples the foundation of a no-fuss, minimalist look

Buff love: make these muted staples the foundation of a no-fuss, minimalist look

Shape, April, 2009

Mix naughty and nice with a Bebe silk motorcycle jacket ($169; bebe.com).

Pull yourself together with this Sisley triple-strand suede belt ($89; 800-535-4491 for stores).

When the weather heats up, a cotton slip dress from Banana Republic ($79; banana republic.com) won’t weigh you down.

Couple Boutique 9 Mariano buckle heels ($140; 800-999-1877 for stores) with a pair of slim, cropped pants.

Textured fabrics, like lace, add richness to a pared-down palette

A sleek horn band lends a luxe touch to a Michael Kors watch ($160; michael kors.com for stores).

Scale up your daytime look with a croc-embossed PVC tote from White House Stack Market ($88; whiteand black.com).

A chunky 14-karat gold ring from Technibond ($50; hsn.com) is classic yet modern.

Worn with a knit tank, these Hussy sateen pants ($248; hussy.com.au) exude urban chic.

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