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A 5-Piece Wardrobe Refresh

Blogger Grace Atwood puts our BENTO® styling service to the test.

By Grace Atwood

I am super excited to team up with M.M.LaFleur today as I’ve been a fan of the brand since it first launched. They asked me to test drive their BENTO® Styling program and it was honestly so fun and easy! If you are not familiar with it, BENTO® is their super personalized styling service. Every client lookbook is hand-curated by a stylist (no AI or algorithms!). You start by taking a short quiz and then can provide real-time feedback (via text). It’s fun, no-pressure, and doesn’t take much time.

I love what my stylist chose. I wanted her to focus on pants (I needed a little refresh!). I told her the colors I like and that I prefer styles that don’t cling to the midriff. (If that is you, this dress is a must. I feel so good in it!)

PS – use code GRACE20 for 20% of your first full-price purchase with M.M.LaFleur!

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Black Culottes and Sneakers

It is a tough call, but these black culotte-style pants are my favorite out of everything I got. They look so good on, are extremely comfortable and do not wrinkle. They’re also machine washable. The perfect travel pant… I can’t recommend them enough!

I love how well these sneakers work with everything I chose. They are that rare simple white unbranded sneaker that goes with everything, be it dresses and skirts to denim or sweats.

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Printed Jersey Dress

This dress is a dream. It’s made from the softest slinky jersey and has such a great drape. I typically avoid ruching but love this. I feel so good in it. The ruching and draping is perfect if you have a big lunch and/or are trying to conceal a little tummy. (Usually me + me!)

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Sweater and Trousers

This sweater is like wearing a cloud. It is heavenly soft and just the right fit (loose + slightly boxy!). I want to carry it everywhere, like a security blanket. The coziest. And I squealed when I saw these trousers. They are perfect and you know how much I love green and they are just… cool! Between the pleats, the drape, the color, and the contrast stitching, I just love them. And they’re machine washable, which also helps.

Learn more and try out BENTO® right this way!

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(photography by Laura Saur)

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Grace Atwood

Grace Atwood is the founder + voice behind The Stripe. Grace is currently based in Charleston, South Carolina after 15 years in Manhattan and Brooklyn. She grew up on Cape Cod, which she credits for her love of the ocean (and probably a nautical stripe or two). The blog began in January of 2010 (originally Stripes & Sequins), born out of a love of fashion, beauty, and making.

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