Watching a film or TV series with Molly Rogers at the helm of the clothing design team is reason alone to watch the film, and that is what I have done more than once with The Devil Wears Prada 2 this past August, now that it is streamable.

Across the board, there is ample style to be inspired by, and depending upon your preference, you likely have a character you are drawn to for most of their wardrobe. For me, it’s Andy Sachs, and definitely a bit of Miranda as well. Kenneth Branagh on the men’s side has my thumbs up wholeheartedly – trés European and timeless without being too much (Stanley Tucci, I love you, and you work at Runway for a reason – you are fabulously dressed and wear it all with aplomb.)

With all of that said, this month’s Outfits are inspired by both autumn’s nearing and Andy Sach’s work wardrobe in the latest film. Some of the items she wore are still available, but very few (for example, the Levi’s she wears in the final scene are out of stock, BUT, I wouldn’t be surprised if they become available again).

And what inspired this post initially was my fascination with the vintage Coach Metropolitan Briefcase (similar to a messenger bag) that Andy has slung over her shoulder for most of the first half of the film. So I did some shopping around (and there are still some vintage Coach options – make sure it has the shoulder strap as well as the handle – not all do – I did link one above in the mention of the bag), and found new messenger/mailbag totes in a variety of colors at mid-range prices.

With neutrals primarily found in each of the outfits, Andy’s own wardrobe is now more signature, more refined, tailored, yet relaxed, conveying that she knows herself far better than she did in the first film and has found her footing in a career that she loves. So, let’s take a look shall we?

AND! With each outfit, a new book, either just released or about to be released in three different genres. Happy shopping and have a wonderful start to autumn.

~Mister K’s Marcel Navy Crepe blazer~

~Will Leather Good’s Kent Leather Messenger, three colors~

~ALC’s Fish Fine Cotton Knit Henley, two colors (white or navy)~

~Vince’s Ribbed pima cotton elbow-sleeve henley, off white, on sale~

~Perfect Moment’s Ribbed Henley, cashmere & wool, three colors~

~Nili Lotan’s Tribeca Jean, mid-rise, relaxed barrel leg~

~Stubbs & Wootton Straw Raffia loafers~

~Aritzia’s Lifetime Solid Brass Leather Belt, many colors~

~Music Against the Night: A Novel by Yiyun Li, to be released October 13th~

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~Veronica Beard’s Mazzy Pointelle Sleeveless Sweater, cashmere, many colors~

~M. Gemi’s The Una Fiocco, camel, moer colors~

~Schutz Lexi 90mm leather Slingback Pumps, toffee, two colors available~

~Ulla Johnson’s The Agnes Stretch Jean, Danube high rise slim leg~

~Donna Karan Glenwood Leather shoulder bag, many colors; in chocolate suede here~

~Our Noble Selves: A Novel by Kate Atkinson, to be released September 15th~

~Reiss’s Astrid, Wool pinstripe belted pencil skirt in grey~

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~Coach Ludlow Messenger Bag, three colors available~

~Citizen’s of Humanity Velha Trouser in Catalina, more colors~

~The Frankie Shop’s Gelso Oversized Blazer, dark grey~

~Cole Haan Dreya Penny Loafers, many colors~

~Aritzia’s Lifetime Solid Brass Leather Belt, many colors~

~Tibi’s Feather Weight Ribbed V-neck slim cardigan, three colors~

~We Thought They’d Never Leave: Musings on Food and Family by Tony Shalhoub and Josie Adams, to be released October 27th

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~M.M. FLeur’s Bala Barrel Pant, dusty blue, three colors available~

~M.M. Fleur Maren Earrings~

~Bernardo’s Maude Slingback pumps, kitten heel, three colors available~

~Satchel & Page Slim Brown leather mailbag~

~Ayr’s The Sign-Off, Double-breasted blazer, coyote herringbone (black also available)~

~Toteme’s Curved cotton-jersey ribbed tank, two colors~

~Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best by Angela Duckworth, released on September 1st~

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