I'm a Stylist at an Iconic Fashion Store in Paris—Here Are My 5 Top Basics
Stylist Loïcka Grâce caught my eye when I spotted her stunning outfits on her Instagram, @thevisuelofgrace. She has a knack for tonal looks, balancing strong shapes, and spotting the latest cool It items for the season, so it came as no surprise that she works as a stylist. Chatting about her background in fashion, I was interested to learn that she works as a personal stylist for Galeries Lafayette—one of the biggest and most iconic fashion stores in Paris. There, she helps her broad range clients (from fashion influencers to models to sportswomen) narrow in on their style and find looks that make them feel confident.
Constantly working with clients and seeing the best new arrivals in fashion, the French stylist has been able to ground her wardrobe with a tight edit of basics that feel timeless but also very on-trend. You’ll spot her wearing closet essentials like blazers on repeat but she pays attention to the silhouette and unexpected details that make them feel fashion-forward. Take T-shirts, for instance—when it comes to the basic, her current favorite shape is a padded shoulder version that lends structure and adds an element of cool.
Curious to find out her favorite wardrobe essentials, I asked her to share the pieces she wears more than any others. Ahead, shop her 5 top fashion basics to instantly upgrade your wardrobe.
The piece: Padded T-Shirt
Why it's an essential: "The Frankie Shop Padded T-shirt has a sophisticated side that I like very much because of its shoulder pads that give it structure and a sublime look. I like to combine it with high waist pinch pants."
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The piece: Black Blazer
Why it's an essential: "The Jacquemus black blazer is a classic piece but so feminine. I often wear it with a total black look, it's so elegant!"
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The piece: Trench Coat
Why it's an essential: "My Burberry trench coat that I picked up in a thrift store is a piece that I particularly like. I associate it with sneakers but I like to wear it with a pair of high heels to feel more feminine."
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The piece: Strappy Heels
Why it's an essential: "The Oya sandals from Amina Muaddi are my favorite pair of shoes. These high heels rest on an original flared heel, which quickly became one of the designer's signatures. I wear them with a masculine look—a total blazer and black pants look for example!"
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The piece: Sculptural Bag
Why it's an essential: "The Amphora mini-bag from Carolina Santo Domingo is one of my favorite bags! I am completely in love with this bag—it's perfect and fits all my looks."
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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