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24 Dries Van Noten finds that turn anything into a look

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Maxine Stern
Jul 11, 2025
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Dries is one of my forever favorites. His pieces strike that rare balance: feminine and masculine, tailored but a little undone, bold but totally wearable. The prints, the fabrics, the shapes—everything feels considered and quietly powerful. I love that you can throw on one Dries piece and it instantly feels like a full look. The clothes just do the work for you.

The Dries pieces I own are constantly in rotation—they make getting dressed feel easy and inspired. Silk pants with quite literally a bathing suit top? Suddenly it’s an outfit. A simple tee and jeans, but layered with a Dries coat? I feel like I just walked off a runway. It’s that transformative.

I sourced 24 amazing vintage pieces below—each one a standout, and all linked and ready for you to shop.

  1. SS 2019 One Shoulder Top ($391 | 34 FR): Sculptural and unexpected—the one-shoulder cut and layered detailing give it that modern Dries edge. Perfect with tailored trousers or vintage jeans #eBayPartner

  2. Black Crochet Detail Tee ($400 | L): A simple silhouette elevated by intricate crochet. It’s giving “I just threw this on” but still looks like you have incredible taste #eBayPartner

  3. Gold Knit Rollneck Tank Top ($292 | S): Metallic and minimal. This rollneck tank is chic on its own, or layered under a blazer for just a hint of shimmer #eBayPartner

  4. Black Beaded Vest ($750 | 40 FR): Obsessed. The beadwork is bold but refined. Wear it over a white tee, a silk slip, or nothing at all #eBayPartner

  5. Landscape Pencil Skirt ($301 | 36 FR): Like a painting you can wear. The muted color palette and subtle print make it a quiet standout #eBayPartner

  6. Gold Floral Jacquard & Silver Leather Skirt ($398 | 36 FR): So luxe. The metallic florals meet silver leather for a combo that’s both opulent and surprisingly wearable #eBayPartner

  7. Gray Wool Beaded Skirt with Belt ($375 | L): A classic Dries mix—masculine wool tailoring meets delicate beading. Love it with a crisp button-down.

  8. Soline Beaded Skirt ($750 | 36 FR): High drama in the best way. It catches the light just enough to turn heads without trying too hard #eBayPartner

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