By Shellie Park

When it comes to basic black even the most classic look can use a little help. What I liked about May’s outfit is that she had all the elements: a dark wool coat, some opaque tights and the new fall boots. She made her look unique by adding some brightly coloured handmade buttons and, suddenly, it went from monochromatic to slightly eclectic - subtle but effective. A few variations might include:

CITY BAG WITH FLAP $159. AVAILABLE AT ZARA OR ZARA.COM

Hannah plaid wool coat $295. Available at Club monaco or clubmonaco.com

Brown ankle boot $159. Available at Zara or zara.com

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