Essential pieces: Mod

Designer Mary Quant, one of the originators of mod, gave birth to a look that was boldly black and white, zippered, geometric, and shiny—and went so far beyond new as to be positively futuristic.

See more mod looks as Lucky goes Mod About Town.

And pick up our book, The Lucky Guide To Mastering Any Style, for more tips on incorporating mod pieces into your look.

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A-LINE MINIDRESS

This is flattering on almost everyone, easy to dress up or down, and layers well with tights and turtlenecks. Anything goes in terms of prints, colors, necklines, and sleeves.

Get the Look: By Malene Birger, $127.20, theoutnet.com

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RIDING CAP

Once an equestrian staple, this cute hat could have been plucked from the crown of Twiggy, circa 1967.

Get the Look: Aqua, $38, bloomingdales.com

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GRAPHIC COAT

Its shape should echo the A-line minidress, with a length just a bit longer than most of your skirts or dresses.

Get the Look: Tabitha, $228, anthropologie.com

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FLAT BOOTS

These should look absolutely sleek and stovepipe-shaped, not too rugged or chunky, with a classic half-inch heel.

Get the Look: Loeffler Randall, $695, loefflerrandall.com

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ANKLE PANTS

These should look like flat-front, schoolboy pants in an ultra-slim fit, with the waistline hitting an inch above your hip bone, and a tapered leg landing at the ankle.

Get the Look: D&G, $375, bergdorfgoodman.com

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GRAPHIC EARRINGS

The epitome of the trend: stark, glossy black and white, bold geometrics with cutouts.

Get the Look: Macy's, $45.99, macys.com

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MINISKIRT

The right shoes are absolutely integral to pulling this off: flat boots, high-heeled loafers, and sensible, round-toe pumps with old-fashioned buckles and hardware.

Get the Look: MCQ, $119.50, lagarconne.com

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TURTLENECK

You want this to have a little give—not so fitted that it shows your curves, but not so loose as to make you appear shapeless—with a wide neck.

Get the Look: Gap, $24.50, gap.com

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OVERSIZE FRAME BAG

It has a sophisticated, structured shape, is versatile in color, and large enough to fit your day-to-day essentials.

Get the Look: Lulu Guinness, $453.75, my-wardrobe.com

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MOD STRIPED DRESS

Mod stripes should be bold, graphic, and thick—between one and two inches—as well as evenly spaced, in clean black and white. The pattern works best in loose-fitting dresses and tops.

Get the Look: Kova & T, $154, revolveclothing.com

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THE PERFECT BOXY JACKET

This clean yet funky piece is a must-have for any mod closet. Our favorites have funnel collars, slash pockets, and wide, slightly cropped sleeves.

Get the Look: Marc by Marc Jacobs, $360, net-a-porter.com

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