By Danielle Naer

Model Sam Nixon wearing a look from Valentino. Photo by Andres Oyuela; styling by Mariela Ortega.
Whether you’re a Valentino, Chloé, or Stella girl, softness is back in full bloom this fall. Ethereal dresses, delicate lace, floral embellishments, and feminine flourishes bring an air of romance to every wardrobe. Contrast with a touch of structure—a Balmain jacket perhaps?—or lean further into the froth with layers of candy-coated codes from Ermanno Scervino, Aquazzura, and Van Cleef & Arpels.













