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Alexandra outfits in 1923 have a different kind of romance from the denim-and-boots wardrobes elsewhere in the Dutton story. There are pale dresses, soft traveling layers and the practical pieces she wears after leaving her old life behind. The idea I would borrow is the contrast: something delicate with something useful, rather than a head-to-toe period costume.
Alexandra Outfits in 1923: What Makes Her Style Different
Alexandra is the British woman whose story becomes entwined with Spencer Dutton’s. Her early clothes reflect a privileged life; the safari layers become less formal as that life changes. In costume designer Janie Bryant’s interviews, the clothes are part of the story, rather than simply a collection of pretty dresses. The later traveling looks stay in white and very pale tones.
For a version to wear now, I would start with one beautiful pale layer, a white linen shirt and a satin slip skirt. Brown leather and a small scarf keep the softer pieces from feeling like bridalwear. These are modern interpretations of Alexandra’s style, not claims that the retail pieces appeared on the show.
Pale Layers for Alexandra Outfits in 1923
A White Boucle Long Coat: Favorite Daughter
The white boucle long coat brings the pale traveling palette into a modern cold-weather layer. Favorite Daughter’s City Coat has a wool-and-cotton boucle body, faux-horn buttons, flap pockets and ribbed cotton-cashmere cuffs. At 53 inches from the center back, this is a long coat; compare the length with your height and the shoes you plan to wear. It is a modern style alternative, not a screen-worn piece. Shop here.
A White Linen Shirt: Boden Sienna
A white linen shirt is the practical base for the pale travel layers. Boden calls this style the Sienna Linen Shirt. Wear it tucked into a soft skirt or leave it loose over tailored trousers. It is a modern wardrobe piece, not a screen-worn costume; keep the rest of the outfit simple so the linen texture can be the detail. Shop here.
A Biscuit Satin Slip Skirt: Eileen Fisher
For the romantic side of the look, a biscuit satin slip skirt gives you movement without a period costume. Eileen Fisher uses a crinkled satin weave, an A-line shape and an elastic waistband. Wear it with a plain ivory top and a pale layer. The skirt is full length, so choose the length for your height and the shoes you plan to wear, rather than assuming it will sit at the ankle. Shop here.
Dark Chocolate Knee-High Boots: Schutz Mikki Up
The dark chocolate knee-high boots are the dressed-up version of the practical travel idea. Schutz’s Mikki Up has a pointed toe, a zip closure and a slim stiletto heel of about three and a third inches. Wear it with a midi skirt or a simple dress when you want a clean line. This is not the pair I would choose for a full day of sightseeing. The brand recommends going down half a size for this style. Shop here.
Small Accessories for the Romantic Travel Look
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A Stone Leather Mini Tote: Cuyana
A stone leather mini tote is the useful counterpoint to a soft skirt or pale dress. Cuyana’s Mini Easy Zipper Tote has a zip closure, an adjustable removable strap and small interior pockets. Carry it by the handles for dinner or use the strap when you want your hands free. It is a mini bag, not a replacement for a large travel tote. Shop here.
A French-Blue Silk Bandana: Echo
A French-blue silk bandana adds a small print to an otherwise quiet outfit. Echo’s Central Park design is an illustrated New York map, so this is a modern travel accessory, not a recreation of Alexandra’s costume. Tie the small square at the neck or onto a bag rather than adding several period-inspired accessories at once. Shop here.
A Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earring: Nicola Bathie Meredith
For dinner, mother-of-pearl drop earrings bring a little romance to the simple clothes. Nicola Bathie’s Meredith design combines plated gold, glass and mother of pearl in an approximately two-inch drop. These are post earrings, not clips, and they are not natural pearl earrings. Keep the neck bare or use a small scarf elsewhere rather than adding every accessory at once. Shop here.
The Finishing Pieces to Pack
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A Gold-Tone Rectangular Watch: Fossil Raquel
A gold-tone rectangular watch is a small, neat finishing detail when you want to keep jewelry simple. The Fossil Raquel has a rectangular case, a silver-tone dial, Roman numeral markers and a gold-tone link bracelet. Pair it with the pale clothes rather than treating it as a screen-worn watch. Check the bracelet fit for your wrist before choosing it as a gift. Shop here.
A Brown Leather Passport Cover: Leatherology
The brown leather passport cover is the practical part of this travel-minded edit. Leatherology’s Deluxe cover has space for a passport, four card slots and two side pockets. The solid cover does not have a Passport deboss. It is an organizer for documents, not a handbag, and the brown leather works with the quiet palette without needing everything to match. Shop here.
A Brush-On Cuticle Oil: L'Occitane
The brush-on cuticle oil is an optional small care item for the travel pouch, not part of Alexandra’s costume. L’Occitane’s Shea Nail and Cuticle Oil has a brush applicator and a formula with shea and sweet almond oils. Use it when dry cuticles are the concern rather than adding another decorative accessory. It is fragranced, so choose something else if you avoid scented nail care. There is no claim here that it appeared on the show. Shop here.
How I Would Wear the Look Now
Choose one direction at a time. The pale coat with the linen shirt feels useful; the soft skirt with the small bag feels like dinner. The knee-high boots have a slim heel, so save them for a dressed-up plan rather than an all-day walk. Keep one romantic detail and let the rest feel like your own clothes.
More Character Style Guides
- Elsa Dutton outfits and western-inspired pieces
- Monica Dutton outfits, sweaters and dresses
- Beth Dutton coats and boots
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- A White Boucle Long Coat: Favorite Daughter
- A White Linen Shirt: Boden Sienna
- A Biscuit Satin Slip Skirt: Eileen Fisher
- Dark Chocolate Knee-High Boots: Schutz Mikki Up
- A Stone Leather Mini Tote: Cuyana
- A French-Blue Silk Bandana: Echo
- A Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earring: Nicola Bathie Meredith
- A Gold-Tone Rectangular Watch: Fossil Raquel
- A Brown Leather Passport Cover: Leatherology
- A Brush-On Cuticle Oil: L'Occitane
