Designer and stylist Tabitha Simmons epitomizes effortless chic during the bustle of Fashion Week. We caught up with her on the way to Tory’s Spring 2015 show.

First fashion memory… 
I would make up outfits in my bedroom.

Best style advice received…
Dress for your body type rather than to follow a trend.

My personal styling trick… 
Tailor everything. Fit is key to looking great.

Fall trend I’m most excited about…
Really excited about chain belts.

Favorite look from my own collection…
I love the Belfy flat from my Fall 2014 collection. With the brogue trim, it’s a mix of menswear with a touch of feminine and goes well with shirtdresses and jeans.

All-time favorite piece in my closet…
A Dolce & Gabbana gold-embroidered coat. It was given to me as a gift.

My style influences and icons…
Elizabeth Taylor and Marianne Faithfull.

In this look, I’m wearing…
Tory’s Cora shirtdress, a Chloé bag and my Tabitha Simmons Belfy flats.

I like this look because…
I like the easiness of the shirtdress and how it falls off the body.

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