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Fashion has come alive with renewed sophistication and a return to the ritual of choosing an outfit.

There’s change afoot with the new season and it requires looking the part. Fashion has come alive with renewed sophistication and a return to the ritual of choosing an outfit. Take on a bourgeois bent, minus the sober stuffiness and embrace a world of elegance.

The shoulders that Anthony Vaccarello carved out at Saint Laurent – in jutting right angles – reinforced the effect of his overall silhouette this season: a potent dose of pure Parisian classicism and a tip of the hat to the city’s enduring influence. Saint Laurent coat, $6,590, top, $1,760, pants, $1,640, belt, $1,100, and shoes, $1,120. Bulgari earring, $3,570 for a pair, and watch, $5,650. Paspaley necklace, $7,860, and bracelet, $8,980. HIP TO BE SQUARE

The Egyptians considered pleats to be a symbol of power, but the real takeaway here is that they have endured from era to era and trend to passing trend. Reinstate them as an everyday staple to wear in place of trousers. Polo Ralph Lauren jacket, $899, and skirt, $429. Scanlan Theodore top, $500, and belt, $120. Bulgari earring, $9,000, for a pair, and ring, $5,100. Hermès boots, $3,125. PRETTY IN PLEATS

Fashion’s ongoing love affair with the suit has distracted from the power of a perfectly formed dress. Zimmermann’s covered-up leather midi is at once commanding and louchely feminine: its sumptuous skirt adds movement and freedom. Zimmermann dress, $3,500. Chanel earrings, $1,610, from the Chanel boutiques. Van Cleef & Arpels ring, $8,800. Bottega Veneta shoes, $930. SWING THING

FIT TO BE TIED The yin-yang relationship between traditionally masculine and feminine elements is one of style’s great partnerships. Nod to the power class of the late 70s and early 80s, who tied their mega-sized bows on blouses over sharp suits, or loosened them up come 5pm – it’s all about carefree polish. Boss jacket, $799, top, $290, and pants, $349. Natasha Schweitzer earrings, $840. Coach bag, P.O. A.

BOX FRESH Proportion play requires care, especially when it comes to boxier silhouettes. Avoid swamping the body by choosing a focusgrabbing pair of boots to draw the eye down. Fendi blazer, $4,050, shirt, $1,650, and skirt, $5,400. Bulgari earrings, $4,000, for a pair, and rings, $3,150, and $2,790. Bally bag, $2,395. Tory Burch boots, P.O. A.

THE POWER OF ONE Comfort should no longer connote loose slacks and sporty separates. It now comes all buttoned-up in a ladylike take on the utilitarian boiler, proving there’s room for ease while being smartly dressed. Gucci jumpsuit, $4,900, and shoes, $990. Tommy Hilfiger turtleneck, $229. Meadowlark earrings, $6,429.

Dior has not lost its touch in the realm of elevated clothing. Taking a picnicblanket check and pairing with New Look proportions – keep the focus on the waist, please – results in a fresh rendering of an iconic silhouette. Christian Dior top, $4,600, skirt, $4,000, hat, $1,150, earrings, $1,250, bracelet, P.O. A., and shoes, $1,450. Holly Ryan necklace, $440. Longines watch, $3,950. Scanlan Theodore belt, $220. Wolford stockings, $45. CHECK, PLEASE

BOOTS AND ALL Hedi Slimane proved he was capable of a warmer touch at Celine this season, and with his wide-cut skirts in heritage fabrics paired with sleek knee-high boots underneath, he unwittingly created a uniform au courant: womanly, sleek and no fuss about it. Celine jacket, $3,850, sweater, $930, skirt, $3,350, and shoes, $2,850.

UPPER-MIDDLE Volume remains a key style note in outerwear. Hit it this time in a grandiose shawl-collar to frame the shoulders, then accentuate further with a slim-line belt that pulls it all in. A touch of gold hardware doesn’t hurt to finish off. Louis Vuitton jacket, $6,550, top, P.O. A., skirt, $2,320, and belt, $900. Tiffany & Co. earrings, $2,700.