Why Professional Women Are Turning to APIECE APART for Smart Casual Style That Lasts
At BU Style, we’re always looking for clothing that does more than just look good on the rack. We seek out pieces that feel good on the body, hold up to real life, and offer enough versatility to carry you from season to season with clarity and ease.
That’s why we’re longtime champions of APIECE APART.
This is a brand that understands that beautiful style begins with thoughtful design—and that thoughtful design begins with fabric. The pieces aren’t fussy or trendy. They’re elevated, wearable, and rooted in tactile quality. And in a world of fast-fashion fatigue, that kind of substance stands out.
Built from the Fabric Up
You can feel the difference in APIECE APART’s materials before you ever put them on. Their cotton poplin has structure without stiffness. Their linens breathe without clinging. Their silks drape without overwhelming. Their wool blends manage to feel both cozy and clean-lined.
Every textile is chosen with intention—and it shows.
For our clients, fabric is often what makes or breaks a piece. If something doesn’t feel right against the skin, wrinkle too easily, or feel impossible to care for, it’s not going to get worn—no matter how “perfect” the cut. APIECE APART meets this moment with textiles that honor both form and function. Their fabrics wear well, travel well, and support the kind of lives our clients are actually living.
Founders Who Understand Real Life
The vision behind APIECE APART comes from founders Laura Cramer and Starr Hout, two friends who created the brand after a trip through West Texas sparked the idea: what would it look like to build a wardrobe of foundational pieces that could mix, travel, and evolve with you?
Their answer? A line of elevated essentials that can stand alone or build on each other. The kind of pieces that give you room to move and breathe—without sacrificing polish.
It’s clothing that offers freedom through clarity. And that ethos runs through every collection.
Core-drobe Pieces That Work Across Seasons and Style Personalities
At BU Style, we help our clients build wardrobes that stretch—not wardrobes that start over every few months. So we gravitate toward brands like APIECE APART, where the fabric, palette, and silhouettes are seasonally flexible.
Their lightweight cottons and breathable silks shine in spring and summer but layer beautifully in fall with the right jacket or knit. Their heavier gauzes, textured knits, and subtly structured trousers create foundation and contrast in the colder months without feeling bulky or restrictive.
You’ll often hear us say a great piece is one you want to wear across multiple moments, not one that sits in a style silo. APIECE APART’s collections help our clients do just that—invest once, wear often, style infinitely.
What BU Style Personal Stylists Love at APIECE APART
A few categories we reach for again and again—for ourselves and our clients:
Their cotton blouses: Structured enough for work, relaxed enough for weekend
Wide-leg trousers in linen or cotton blends: Universally flattering, endlessly pairable, and wonderfully breathable
Breezy dresses in organic cotton: Standalone heroes that work with sandals or boots
Layering-friendly separates: Meant to be mixed and styled in a range of ways, all year long
These aren’t pieces that demand attention. They’re the ones that earn it, through detail, quality, and how effortlessly they integrate into a thoughtful wardrobe.
Keeping Fashion Circular: Pre-Loved with Purpose
Another reason we love recommending APIECE APART? They’re not just thinking about what you wear next—they’re thinking about what happens after.
Through their pre-loved marketplace, APIECE APART gives new life to gently worn pieces, making it easier for customers to shop more sustainably and access high-quality pieces at a lower price point. It's a thoughtful, circular approach that aligns with what we encourage at BU Style: buy better, buy less, and make your wardrobe work longer and harder for you.
Whether you’re new to the brand or looking to fill a specific wardrobe gap with a smaller footprint, the Pre-Loved section is a great place to start. It reflects the same integrity, fabric quality, and timeless design—just with a softer impact on your wallet and the planet.
In a world of overconsumption, it’s refreshing to see a brand creating systems that support both longevity and accessibility. We’re all for style that lasts—and cycles forward.
Style That Respects A Professional Women’s Work-Life Rhythm
We love APIECE APART because they understand what so many brands forget: dressing well isn’t about constant reinvention. It’s about alignment. With your lifestyle. With your values. And with the way you want to show up.
We see our clients light up when they find a piece that feels like them—something that supports their day instead of dictating it. APIECE APART designs with that kind of empathy and intelligence.
These are clothes for women who move through multiple roles, who care about what touches their skin, who want to invest once and wear often. They’re not trying to impress—they’re dressing with intention. And that’s the kind of style we’ll always get behind.
STYLE STATS
Price range: $$$
Style personalities: Relaxed, Polished, Soft
Target market: Women
Known for: Elevated, minimalist essentials crafted from thoughtful fabrics
Location: New York, NY & Virtual
Website: https://www.apieceapart.com/