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Paired with tights and a lightweight cardigan or jacket, this faux leather dress is ideal for the fall season, offering some warmth as well as a stylish, edgy appeal

The only thing to be mindful of is the bright white color, which I've found is fundamentally incompatible with life in dirty downtown Manhattan (and life with a black cat that is very intrigued by any sherpa-like fabric), but I couldn't resist the snowy white color for winter and I love the contrast it adds against my black hair

At least I do The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale kicked off yesterday so make sure to check out the pieces worth shopping here after this dress

As the temperatures become cooler I plan to style this dress with some fun booties, and suede or leather motto jacket

Crafted from a double-layered slinky fabric in dark taupe, this bodycon dress understands the power of suggestion with its strategically placed mesh panels