Stylist Dana Asher Levine Shares the Best in Chic California Casual Wear for Fall

Day glam.

  • Category
    Fashion
  • Photographed by
    Shane O’Donnell
  • Hair and makeup by
    Jenny Karl
  • Mitzi Martin courtesy of
    LA Models


  • Location “Casa Mallorca” in Studio City courtesy of
    Studio Rob Diaz; currently listed with realtors Jen Winston and Andrew Dinsky

Whether running to the market, a kid’s soccer game or a girlfriend lunch, sometimes you want to feel … well … dressed. Yet the most compelling daywear looks almost always feel thrown together. a showstopping gold necklace paired with well-worn leather boots. Or a simple white cotton T-shirt combined with a mohair designer jacket. We tapped stylist Dana Asher Levine to share—from denim to silk—some inspired mix-and-match looks for fall.

Sablyn outfit: olive tank, $375, knit cardigan, $530, silk trousers, $775; all available at Neiman Marcus Westfield Topanga.

Veronica Beard floral print silk Seymour dress, $698; available at veronicabeard.com. Clear plastic two-strap Manolo Blahnik heels, $745; available at manoloblahnik.com. Faux-pearl drop necklace, $17; available at amazon.com (part of the Kiss Wife faux-gold jewelry set).

Ramy Brook Walker belted dress, $545; available at Nordstrom Westfield Topanga.

L’Agence Hale camel sleeveless trench dress with black trim, $475; available at saksfifthavenue.com. AGL Lorette black suede boots, $640; available at agl.com

Veronica Beard Cason ankle flare jean in olive, $268; Veronica Beard Claudine knit jacket, $548; both available at veronicabeard.com. Vince white T-shirt, $80; available at Bloomingdale’s Westfield Fashion Square. Gianvito Rossi taupe platform boots, stylist’s own. 14-karat gold link chain, $12,040; available at XIV Karats Ltd in Beverly Hills.

Celine ivory brushed mohair jacket, $3,200; available at celine.com. Faux gold and pearl necklace, $17 (part of the Kiss Wife jewelry set); available at amazon.com.

Rails denim dress in indigo, $238; available at Nordstrom Westfield Topanga. Stetson hat, stylist’s own. Paris Texas faux-snakeskin boots, stylist’s own.

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