What to Wear to Art Basel This Year, According to 8 Miami Creatives

Melany’s ivory jacket has a sculpted shoulder and a low, rounded neckline, and she cinches the waist with a tasseled rope belt. A black mini keeps the proportions sharp, and two-tone cap-toe pumps bring in the classic pairing of cream and black. Oversized shield sunglasses and a slim clutch finish the look. It’s polished enough for a VIP preview and easy to carry into dinner.

Who says you can’t wear a long coat in Miami? Danielle’s ivory satin version buttons all the way to the floor, but she wears it open over jeans and a white tank so it floats behind her. Then the fun part: a zebra clutch, cap-toe ballet flats and black shield sunglasses. I’ll be adding a satin coat to my wishlist for New York and Miami winters.

Victoria pairs a black knit halter, cropped just above the waist, with chocolate leather culottes. A quilted mini flap bag on a chain, a gold watch and stacked bracelets add polish, and black thong kitten heels keep it right for the heat.

Nicole works in tones of chocolate and cream. Her satin shirt, printed in a swirling zebra stripe, has a high neck and a cropped hem that falls open at the front, styled over pleated brown wide-leg trousers with a thin string tie showing at the hip. A croc-embossed clutch in the same brown and pointed cream slingbacks pull it together. If you pack one print for Art Week, a brown animal stripe is the most versatile.

If you love a lace look, Bianca should be on your Pinterest board. Her white lace duster has ruffled bell sleeves and falls all the way to the ground, layered over a matching lace top and straight-leg jeans. A black belt with a big silver buckle, a quilted black bag, a gold coin necklace and black thong sandals add a fun western touch.

Dani’s halter mini is printed with pink florals and cut with a deep V and an open back, the kind of dress that belongs by the water. She styles it simply, with black strappy sandals, oval sunglasses and a small butter-yellow bag, then adds a folding fan, the most practical accessory of the week.

Josie’s outfit reminds me of Fanci Club. An ivory corset bodice laces up the back, then gives way to a floaty pale blue asymmetrical skirt. Turquoise beads, gold bangles, a beaded lemon clutch and gold pointy slingbacks make it feel like vacation. Lunch to gallery opening, no outfit change required.

Laura’s cropped cape top has a high neck and fringe that falls past her hands, paired with matching wide-leg trousers, white square-toe mules and tiny oval sunglasses. Wearing one color head to toe is the easiest way to look like you planned your Basel outfits weeks ago. (You still have time.)

And because no Miami trip is complete without a long lunch, we ended with brunch at Casadonna. Think pale pink tablecloths, peonies, custom OOTD x Casadonna fans at every seat, and phones out for content all afternoon. Can’t wait to spot all the best looks at Art Basel!