New York Fashion Week Designers Reveal the Pieces You Need in Your Closet, Stat: Go Backstage!

Over the cold? You might not be after hearing Michelle Smith's advice!

The Milly designer, who presented at New York Fashion Week on Friday, February 12, spoke to Us Weekly about the inspiration behind her Fall 2016 collection, which includes shining examples of the one-piece she promises will get you through the season.

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"[Get] an amazing statement coat," Smith told Us. And make sure it's a bright one! "Color always gets you noticed — and color is available at all price points!" she noted.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild and Stacey Bendet Nicky Hilton Rothschild and Stacey Bendet attend the Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2016 presentation at the Gallery, Skylight at Clarkson Sq on Feb. 16, 2016, in New York City. Rob Kim/Getty Images For alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet

But Smith's not the only one with style scoop for you Red Carpet Daily loyalists. Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet took Us backstage at her presentation to discuss the "female empowerment" behind her line and the importance of, yes, really, bell bottoms — a must, she believes, for every girl's closet.

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Watch Red Carpet Daily, presented by AT&T, for more from both designers behind the scenes at fashion week! And keep an eye out for all the celebrity spottings, including pregnant Nicky Hilton!

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