Bourgeois Modern Is The Look You Want This Winter

Call it proper with a punch. Elegant at the core, FW 2019/20 runways from Gucci to Givenchy took the otherwise boring refined silhouettes of bourgeois style and modernized them. Black gave way to oxblood and emerald. Heels were stacked. Culottes flowed with movement. Translation: If Catherine Deneuve wore it in her sexy 1967 French drama “Belle de Jour,” you should, too.

The flowing fit, deep green shade and lux texture of Zara’s velvet mini dress is completely chic. The contrasting jewels at the lapel add a bit of elegance, easily complemented by tights and stacked heeled booties for a modern bougie-meets-edgy look. $50. Zara, 212 Newbury St., Boston

Dreamy details like a self-tie bow and exaggerated sleeves will put the Wanderlust blouse on repeat. Available in birch or coffee tones and made of recycled bottles — we aren’t kidding — it plays well with everything in your closet, from mom jeans to cinch-waist pants to pencil skirts. $78. happyxnature.com

Made in Italy, Proenza Schouler’s culotte pants are crafted in black wool with front creasing and a wide-legged fit. The flat front is flattering for a lean look, while the waist belt detail creates a feminine silhouette. $850. All Too Human, 236 Clarendon St., Boston

Reiss’ Everley trench in white or camel is a chic take on a seasonal staple, with traditional double-breasted tailoring and a gorgeous belted, stand-up collar. Pair with crisp shirting, tailored trousers and sneakers for a modern take on work wear. $935. Reiss, 132 Newbury St., Boston

Sam Edelman embraces the wearable stacked heel with its Hilty ankle bootie. From on-trend snakeskin print to the kicky tawny brown faux patent leather, basic black to caramel suede, this boot comes in eight colors. $160-$180. Sam Edelman, The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston

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