The Weekly Covet: Wardrobe Essentials That Make Transitional Dressing a Breeze
The Weekly Covet: Wardrobe Essentials That Make Transitional Dressing a Breeze
Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.
1) Burberry The Kensington Mid Heritage Trench Coat
Burberry
nordstrom.com
$2250.00
"It may be an investment piece, but trust me, this ultra-classic coat will pay dividends for ages. It's heavy enough to stave off unexpected cold snaps, but still light enough that you won't be sweating if the temperatures suddenly spike (looking at you, New York weather.)" — Lauren Hubbard, Contributor
2) Leather-Trimmed Two-Tone Denim Jacket
Loewe
net-a-porter.com
$1300.00
"The in-between season calls for the perfect denim jacket. This one from Loewe is oversized in just the right way allowing easy layering if needed and a non-chalant drape over the shoulders should the weather allow plus the two-tone denim is an unexpected yet subtle touch." — Cassandra Hogan, Fashion Assistant
3) Leather Pants
altu.world
$895.00
"I don't know when exactly I decided I needed a pair of leather pants. I'd never worn them before, I'm not even sure if there's a pair that'll suit me, but I keep...wondering. The design that intrigues me at the moment is by Altu, the 'genderful' new brand by Joseph Altuzarra. They're a straight leg cut but with a skinny hem produced in 100 percent calf leather. Altu's most high profile moment to date was dressing the singer Troye Sivan for the Met's Costume Institute Gala in September, but I have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot more from the brand soon." — Erik Maza, Executive Style Director
4) Tie-Waist Circle Skirt
Rebecca Taylor
rebeccataylor.com
$81.25
"This skirt was modeled after another trusty transitional piece, the trench coat. And it delivers. In colder temps I’ve paired it with a black turtleneck and knee-high boots and in warmer, with a blouse and espadrilles." — Olivia Hosken, Style & Interiors Writer
5) Venezia Striped Cotton Sweater
Ciao Lucia
modaoperandi.com
$325.00
"The key to a great transitional piece is versatility. A sweater like this one is great to wear layered when it is still cold, or with shorts once it warms up." — Breana Crews, Freelance Fashion Assistant
6) Balfern Leather Biker Jacket
ALLSAINTS
bloomingdales.com
$529.00
"I am strong believer that everyone should splurge on at least one good leather jacket—like this one. It carries me through those in-between days when it's just a bit too chilly to go jacket-less but also too nice outside to be shvitzing in a heavier coat. Plus, it pairs well with all my day dresses, which I'm so ready to break out again." — Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor
7) Garment Dyed Work Jacket
Alex Mill
alexmill.com
$185.00
"Forty degrees in the morning, 65 by afternoon? A chore jacket over a sweater handles both. A base layer of shirt and tie makes it a little dressy." — Norman Vanamee, Articles Director
8) Lucien Color-Block Merino Wool Sweater
Zankov
net-a-porter.com
$520.03
"The work of New York-based designer Henry Zankov is also gender-neutral. A knitwear guru with experience at myriad luxury labels, Zankov launched his namesake label in 2019 and is picking up steam. I discovered him during New York Fashion Week at a low-key presentation where he personally walked me through a kaleidoscopic collection that vastly expanded by imagination for what's possible with knitwear. Trust me: He is someone to watch." — Erik Maza, Executive Style Director
9) Cable Cocoon Cardigan
jennikayne.com
$395.00
"The key to mastering transitional, hot-to-cold-to-hot-again weather is to have a great cozy knit to throw over every look. And there's no better knitwear than the laidback cardigans by the queen of understated California cool, Jenni Kayne. Though I wish I could have this sweater in every color, I'll settle for this warm sandy neutral in a minute."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Digital Editor
10) Selby Dress
La Ligne
$495.00
"How badly do I want this dress? Let me count the ways. La Ligne has mastered the art of comfortable elegance with frocks that take the thinking out of getting dressed. Which, quite frankly we all need. With a classic silhouette and cool zipper, this dress is wearable for practically any occasion and it pairs well with sneakers, flats, sandals—whatever the temperature calls for. But it's the chic army green hue that really does it for me. Add some pastel accessories and you're ready for a high-contrast spring, or throw more neutrals into the mix and a leather jacket, and you can wear this right through fall. Talk about a coveted piece."—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Senior Digital Editor
When it's not too hot and not too cold, these winter-to-spring fashion staples are just right.