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KIM
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Clothing and dress
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Title
IV Series
To Jane, who and
To my
to Dr.
sisters,
Michael Sacks, whose
Susan and Jill
late-in-life
—one knows how For
A
special thanks to
to
is
discoveries have
make
the occasion
Engel,
dress
added a poignancy
a great parry
my mom, Cora
I
for,
to his stylish apparel
and the other knows the
who makes
is
a time of laughter, Jeff
right thing to
J. S.
style.
KJ.G.
every day an occasion. L.G.G.
our number one girlfriend, Noriko Maeda, whose generosity and unerring
Time spent with Noriko
— no matter the occasion. wear —each with great
& Kim
stylish
good food, and
eye have been a constant education and delight.
beautiful clothes.
66
The more you know,
the less you need. 55
AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SAYING
CHIC
SIMPLE
CHIC SIMPLE but sensibly.
It's
for
those
who
is
living well
believe that quality of
comes not from accumulating things to the essentials.
a primer for
but from paring
Chic Simple enables readers to
value and style into their
lives with
economy and
sii
life
down bi
Chapter One
page 10
•
Chapter Tiro
page 20
•
Chapter Three
CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES
WARDROBE WORKSHOP
Lots of clothes and nothing to wear?
Your clothes
Then something
and your sense of
is
wrong.
First,
you
make
both your moods
reflect
style.
How do
sure what they are saying
yon
what
need to find what works for you; then examine your lifestyle to judge what's
you intend? By understanding the
appropriate for the cyclical occasions
elements of
throughout the
plicity,
year.
style,
the
is
power of
six
sim-
and the importance of quality
•
page 40
SPRING A
season that begins wet and cold
and
vet
ends with summer's steamy
promise, these months are a constant challenge of climate fluctuations.
It's
also the time of weddings, graduations,
and
religious holidays.
basics.
CONTENTS Chapter Four
•
page 76
Chapter Five
SUMMER It's is
simple:
It's
hot,
terrific at ties,
garden
parties,
Is
and
pool par-
this
book
After the white cotton T-shirt
the choices start to
become more
•
page 14S
a book about learning to dress for
This
is
life.
That means dressing appropriately both
and the
day ends too soon. But the nights are
place in the course of a year. Dressing for the
it's
museum openings
lies to just
tut
changing seasons and the planned and unplanned occasions that take
—
time of year to dress?
to tailgate par-
crunching through leaves
the country. Transitional temperac-s
call for
the art of layering.
ALL YEAR LONG
WINTER Yes
to
in
challenging.
Chapter Six
this the best
Great occasions, from back-to-school
barbecues, and dances under the
stars.
page 104
AUTUMN
resit
and the challenge
to look fresh, pulled together,
•
cold, the sky
for is
gray,
long, with balls, charity events,
and
seasons
holiday glitter and glamour.
is
the
about learning
to use the basics in a
also
Chic Simple wardrobe and then adding the
a time of renewal, a time for taking
pieces that are appropriate to the time of year;
care of yourself.
it's
It's
also
about helping you continue to devel-
op your sense of
style
and add
versatility to
your wardrobe. Most important of all, it's about allowing yourself to look and feel great.
Chapter Seven
•
page 176
WEAR WHAT, WHERE? Flash cards for 27 different types of occasions, quick once-overs that represent basic ideas for you to use as a
rapid reference.
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is
appropriate for a formal morning
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was not long ago that wearing
black or white to a wedding was frowned upon. Today
common,
yet
the country.
still
it's
considered shocking in some parts of
But where?
When
should head coverings
be worn, and what about bare arms and legs? Is it proper to wear beading before sundown, and must we wear black to funerals? These are into
while exploring
wardrobe
how
some to
we delve and maintain a
of the subjects
build
that allows us, in the blink of a closet light, to
dress for any special occasion with confidence
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SIMPLE SUIT. Simple lines in a neutral color lend themselves to multiple style interpretations
by the addition of accessories or remixing the jacket or pants with other wardrobe favorites.
Wardrobe You
have
nothing
built a
lots
to
of clothes but think you have
wear?
Then chances
wardrobe that
are you haven't
suits you.
Consider
luxury that you can't afford to be without.
it
It's
about having the minimal amount of clothes get you through the
maximum number
time of the year, in great
style.
It
a
to
of occasions at any
means
less stress
and
avoiding the costly wardrobe mistakes that usually ensue
when you run
frantically to the mall to deal with last-
minute fashion emergencies.
It's
about using the
real
knowing you will always look your best, as it is designed to work for you your lifestyle, your personal style, your body, and your budget. It's an ongoing process, and with care and practice, it's a process you will master. Over time, you can develop a wardrobe that gives you the luxury of spending more time enjoying life, and less time worrying about your clothes. estate in
—
your closet
wisely.
Building a wardrobe
is
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our weight
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enough fabric at the
seams to be
let
out.
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A WARDROBE.
Creating a
understanding your
is
lifestyle
needs and your aesthetic preferences, discovering what you have and what you are missing, and then
COMFORT CLOTHES. We each have personal favorites
—clothes we
have discovered in
our adult
reach
life
You'll
need some
some
boxes, a full-length
some
honesty.
a pad and pen,
tools:
It's
the blanks.
filling in
and
mirror, time,
a three-step process:
early
that
we
for repeatedly.
SURVEY & ASSESS.
What are your life
needs? Are you working
the city or out of
in
These are the bones of
your house, going to school or raising a
a wardrobe and our
personal
style.
family, or
all
the above 9
preferences? Do you
What are your
style
like bright
colors or
earth tones, soft or shiny, old or
new? Do
you have
RECYCLE. try
them
on.
DEJUNK &
the basics 9
all
Pull
out
your clothes and
all
Determine what no longer
fits
your body, your needs, or your taste.
Donate these items
to charity, friends, a
BLACK? group,
theater
a
or
The height of
local
classic elegance,
RENEW & REINVEST.
it's
thrift
shop.
What's
left 9
an investment
that
Presumably clothes you enjoy wearing.
you can
count on
to
let
You've discovered a great beaded top, yet
you and your accessories shine.
the pants no longer
fit.
Terrific
dress, but
Maybe you have
the shoes are wrong.
five
ballgowns, but nothing to wear to your
when your
niece's christening. This
is
wardrobe
the gaps with
list
starts.
Fill
clothes that can be worn Invest
in
fine fabrics,
neutral colors.
Repeat life
this
Buy
in
in
multiple ways.
simple shapes, and
less, but
buy
better.
process each season. As your
evolves,
so
may your wardrobe.
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summer
spring
WEDDING
SHOWER After a winter
wearing dark layers of clothing,
come spring we welcome color and feminine dressing.
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sheath
lovely for
is
special daytime
POOL PARTY
occasions, from
A cover-up is perhaps
wedding showers
even more important to graduation.
than the bathing
suit
underneath when partying or vogueing
around the pool.
OCCASIONS
SPECIAL Dress suit or pants? Silk knits or sequins? You won't
you need list
until
you
sit
down
know what
with your calendar each season and
the special occasions you anticipate. As seductive as a long
beaded dress may
be,
it's
unnecessary
if
your
social highlight
is
Christmas caroling or an early afternoon wedding.
Next consider your
lifestyle
needs.
with friends or clients after work?
Do you
How
entertain,
Buffet dinners, grilling
down haps
affairs? (Black-tie
a reaction to
Then
there
is
on the
dinners
more
at
patio, or
home
more formal
sit-
are popular again, per-
casual dress codes in general.)
the question of etiquette.
Our
desire to dress
appropriately shows our respect for others. Take into account
frequently go out
do you
all?
if at
the season and the time of day propriate- fabrics
and
styles. Is
—
this will
help determine ap-
the event religious? You should
autumn
r TOWN HALL MEETING Look pulled
together.
Wear tailored clothes with If
good accessories
you want to stand
out, is
wear color. Red
the
most attention-
getting.
GALA A beaded gown is drop-dead evening wear.
The halter
shows off shoulders,
and
the cowl neck
enhances the bustline.
LONG
R probably wear some sort of cover-up within the sanctuary. bacchanal?
Then something more
And where
are you? Your understanding of the local culture
regional or peoplewise like a tourist
Once your solidate.
may be
—can determine whether you
or the belle of the list
revealing
of occasions
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is
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desired.
will
look
different outfits for each occasion.
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also
be
an after-work cocktail
part),
you may need
to
add some
feminine touches, such as a beaded top and a pair of strappy sandals.
to con-
wedding may
perfect for Easter Sunday. But in order to take a dark business suit to
ball.
complete, you can begin
pastel suit just right for a cousin's spring
Your
list
will
occasion clothes year long
provide an outline for a wardrobe of special-
—some
specific to a season, others helpful all
— that you can depend on and enjoy for years to come.
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winter.
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sweater sets. Good white shirts
and black pants. A
ALL YEAR LONG
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dress, and a skirt,
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is
of our personality. Finding a
style that suits
We
have
all
to dress
siren.
Monroe
Marilyn
her part. So do the celluloid char-
Annie Hall and
acters
is
witnessed Courtney Love's trans-
formation from grunge to
knew how
us
and experimenta-
a process that takes confidence tion.
an individuality that
Ally McBeal.
isn't
They
project
dictated hy fashion's fickle
You may feel comfortable in the classics (black, white, and pearls) or prefer dressing with attitude (black leather and stilettos). Chances are you may like a little of both. Get to know yourself and trends.
your
then go with
style,
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rather than fighting
it.
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the great and not-so-great parts of your body.
selves better
no longer
women
over
suit
your age or body.
forty think
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to mid-calf,
that taper at the ankles, or
A
nice smile
and good pos-
can draw attention away from a pear-shaped body, as
accessories
ture
find that the
your dainty wrists and narrow ankles, Accent them with shirts
that feature beautiful cuff links
ture
front,
they look younger than they do.) Or look
Recognize your best features and commit
may be
may
believed that
is
three-way mirror with brutal honesty, Examine ing
identifying
Sometimes we see our-
back, and sideways wearing a variety of clothes. You styles
is
a photograph. Have a friend photograph you
in
i
the quickest way to reveal aspects
A bias-cut full
manipulate accessories,
skirt in
bold
will
motion disguises
color, pattern, line,
and
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seductive. Katie
Couric's
trusting.
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Jackie O's whisper
SEE ME
invited
men to listen a little closer. You may
Want to stand out or
look dazzling but
be a trend? Clothes
sound shrill.
communicate.
If
you don't
you
like
what
hear, skip the
dress and to
Listen
on tape.
to yourself
talk
a voice coach.
new
Set a trend or
"t
Do you
want to dress the part of the trophy wife (a in
common aspiration New York, Los
Angeles, and Texas), or not upstage your
husband (more acteristicofthe rest of the country)?
Your choice may
depend more on where you
live
than
on who you are.
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life
work.
as she got back
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erhaps the most important reason we wish to dress properly for every occasion is that
—
—
our clothing affects and reflects our own moods. Consciously or subconsciously, we dress for happiness or sadness, celebration or mourn
ardrobe workshop
standing the basics. feel
nice
colors, cuts,
next
to
And the
skin?
and patterns make us
a day look into night? If
Which textures How do certain feel? Can we finesse
ourselves.
God
oes she whisper in our ears
is
in the details,
when
it
conn
what
she would find the exact right outfit that would
Maybe
not her whole
in bed,
but at least the parts she CARRIE FISHER,
life,
make
she thought,
had
to dress for.
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outfit that is
which may
limit
choose to wear
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svelte or 10
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becomes
lothing
the saint
or
ate a
it.
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can render a garment sexy
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office or
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or businesslike.
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and
It
visual allure, especially
nubby wool with the sheen
(satin),
summer
can give clothing a richness
when you mix
of satin.
textures feel luxurious on the skin.
opposites: a
The best
part:
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can render something just right for an occasion or
all
only in the winter, or
wrong (and can also dictate price). Think about it: You go out on New Year's Eve in a T-shirt albeit a sequined T-shirt. You might wear pants to a christening, but in a fine-
women
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created
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summer
or
silk
ways of weaving, treating, and blending fibers have also
fort
in
more
seasonless fabrics, which adds to our
increasingly
climate-controlled
com-
environments.
ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET. One of the secrets to stressless dressing
right
clothes
in
is
knowing
your closet
for
that
you have the
the event at hand.
Another is being able to find them. A closet should be a
sanctuary, not an encounter session.
What you
don't
see you probably won't wear. Arrange garments designated categories;
style, color,
sorting devices. Store
shoes
in
in
and occasion are all
labeled
boxes
for fast
retrieval.
and
flat.
Pay Store
attention to fabrics
away off-season
—keep
items.
Get
knits folded
rid
of plastic
bags; they protect against dust and moths, but their
chemicals can
damage
silk,
linen,
and white
fabrics.
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—whether on a tank
shoe, or
lining of
a coat
top,
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elevate the item from ordinary
to extraordinary, to
something Couturiers
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in it.
Frangois Lesage to embellish
that
says high
style or
is
meant for
garments with exquisite beading
and embroidery.
special occasions. Satin edging
His staff typically
hand-sews almost
7 million
beads for runway
on a ribbed cotton
top,
suede
designs
in
the
month before the collections.
edging on the pockets of
linen
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wonder why outureisso chere 9
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first
produced 1880s.
is
the
in
a fabric
with a looped or
nubbed surface, the result of using
a curly or looped
pants,
handmade
buttons, or
boucle yarn.
Coco Chanel popularized
shoes with beading or scalloped
it
with her spring suits,
using coor-
dinated braid trim or self-fringe
edges help underscore
made from the fabric,
and deco-
rative buttons.
the stylishness you
to
may want
convey for an important event.
The Simple Wardrobe SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Imagine having only a few
things to get you through
most wardrobe emergencies.
Clothes that you enjoy wearing. Clothes that can be worn in a variety of ways
—
to suit the
mood and
the occasion. You
you have a successful wardrobe when an sends you into a "I
don't
know what
REMIX ing
how
tailspin, I'll
invitation
know
no longer
but allows you to say with confidence, wear, but
I
know
it's
in
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closet"
Getting the most from your clothes means learnto successfully
mix
a few key pieces for a variety ol
occasions. Start building your wardrobe color. Black
is
easiest to dress
around
a neutral
up and down or mix
other colors and patterns. Besides being slimming, gant and can be worn anywhere
it's
with ele-
— including most weddings.
A good you
black suit or black dress with matching jacket gives
foundation on which
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ple, pieces (
to build.
skin.
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color
a
set
is
sim-
looks great with a black
suit jacket
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the cut
can be easily worn with other clothes in your
— red sweater Mix attitude — black
loset.
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can dress up white
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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS J Black dress
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J Black
suit with pants
J White
shirt
and
skirt
J Peau de soie evening pumps
J Sweater set
J Sheer black or nude stockings
J Dressy top
J Festive
J Evening skirt or pants
flats or
mules
J Good black leather day bag
J Pearl necklace
J Long evening dress
J Black leather pumps
J Diamond or pearl earrings
J Large decorative scarf
J Small fabric evening bag
J Dress watch
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or evening
wrap
BUY A BLACK SUIT THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU. A should consist of jacket with
skirt
and pants.
casual world, so pants are appropriate
Before purchasing
it
for
ask yourself, Where
charity events, cocktail circuit,
above? The more shapely the
work
(After
all,
basic black suit
we
live in
many dress-up
will
I
more
occasions.)
Consider choosing one with a iacket
blouse. What's the weather like?
versatile fabric,
easy
of the
Special details
like
more dressy
all
yet less versatile the
Do
I
suited to extreme weather conditions?
be wearing this? Dressy
to dinner, travel, funeral,
cut, the
a
suit.
make them
to
that
can also be worn without a
need a year-round Wool crepe
is
fabric, or
one
probably the most
dress up or down, and wears well most of the year.
decorative buttons and trim dress things up but also
less versatile.
You may decide you need more than one
suit.
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art of the
magic
in creating a versatile
a variety of occasions
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sories.
scarf,
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An
is
wardrobe that works for
understanding the power of acces-
interesting belt, a necklace of beads, a beautiful
or a dramatic bracelet can transform an
outfit,
making
it
appropriate for varying times of day, seasons, and events. Simply
changing our shoes, bag, and
board meeting and cocktail
lip
color can
mean
the difference between
party.
As modern clothes have acquired mass-produced uniformity, the way
we enhance our uniform
is
also
what distinguishes our personal
style.
— low-heeled pumps; sexy— —pearl necklace; whimsical—leopard-print bag) or season (big hoop earrings— summer; cashmere gloves—winter) you wear something often
Whatever the mood
(practical
stilettos;
classic
,
enough,
becomes your
it
—
Jackie O's sunglasses,
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DRESS UP A
SUIT.
TOP: Remove
blouse from under the jacket or
replace the jacket with a sweater set or blouse (sheen, sparkles, beading).
(palazzo pants, evening
pumps,
a sexy cut or luxury fabric
BOTTOM: Change into something loose and flowing
skirt)
with
sheen or a dazzling
buckle, dressy fabric, rhinestones, metal satin or silk
in
stilettos,
links,
color.
BELT:
or animal print.
something strappy, mules
if
Think of Dorothy's ruby Barbara Bush's pearls marks of personal signature.
Decorative
SHOES:
in silver
Black
or gold.
BAG: The
slippers, style.
smaller the dressier, a silky cloth
beading, or fine leather with gold clasp.
finish,
SCARF:
sheer organza, cashmere, with embroidery, beading,
Dramatic earrings or necklace, a bold Pearls or gold are classic, dressy.
COLOR:
Gold,
cuff,
luxurious alligator, jeweled,
Large or small wrap color, pattern
a decorative
diamonds and gemstones are silver,
white,
and red are
in silk,
JEWELRY:
pin, or
a pendant.
dressiest, silver least
dazzling; black
Wha
is
basic.
The Little Black Dress simply the one wardrobe item that makes every
is
woman
Tt
—and look great—
feel great
worn
any time of year.
to
wear
to
funerals,
It
has been a classic choice for
and now, with relaxed dress codes,
often
is
its
success:
The
at
—
your college reunion or when meeting
your husband's new boss.
fact that dresses are so
real reason for
is the'
only truly basic color,
wardrobe (when worked with accessories) ever since Coco Chanel created it in the 1920s. Von can count it
weddings. Despite the
once formal and informal, it puts the focus on the face, slims the body, and conceals imperfect tailoring. Under a jacket it can appear suitlike, yet it's sew on its own perfect for day to night and foi the holidays. With a change of accessories, make it Fun or sober, sew or classic, powerful or understated.
In fact, the black dress has qualified as an entire
on
to
easv to wear, black
COCKTAILS
DINNER
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
SHOP FOR YOUR PERFECT BLACK DRESS. Plan your mission knowing
lines
and no sleeves or short sleeves allow you to wear
the dress
your climate, where you want to wear the dress
parties or
First,
(everywhere, of course), and
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may take more than one
consider which fabric weights are suitable
outing.
for
it
dress with fabric and cut that assure versatility. Simple
how much you can spend.
1
2 months of the year, as well as to cocktail
under a jacket
Beware of necklines that expose too much cleavage,
figure.
and sleeves. The best investment
skirts;
Chic Simple
choose a
they
show
will
limit
too
for
much
leg,
and
overly tight
where the dress can go.
If
in
to the
Queen
of
England
cocktails, of
(at
course). When you find the black dress of your dreams,
make
hemlines that
to
sented
staid occasions.
Length should be a consideration, as well as neckline is
more
doubt, picture yourself wearing the dress to be pre-
sure the
fit
At home,
is
try
perfect
it
and the cut
on with
flatters
your
different accessories.
Figure out your classic look, your evening look, your
luncheon
look, and, just in
case, your
somber
look.
The black dress is the ultimate wardrobe
basic.
the face.
makes
It
It
brings focus to limbs, neck,
and
collarbone elements of adornment.
The rest
is
gravy, transformed
by
accessories.
Scarves and jewelry are
the simplest
ways to add color
and
sparkle to the
black dress.
5-
A bag announces the setting, and the
frame of mind of the carrier.
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It
can be
small
and
or big
and accom-
modating.
flirtatious,
And
it
never quarrels with
a dress
the perfect black dress.
you almost have on.
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in Paris
Shoes are largely responsible for the credit-card debt of the
average woman,
A black dress allows you to wear
your most whimsical or extravagant. But
your choice of shoe will signal the
B
know that
mood of the occasion.
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Under and Over We may have gotten our wardrobe together, but something is missing. We sense when we walk through a restaurant, or just before we enter a black-tie gala. it
It's
If
about what we are wearing under and over our special clothes.
you don't have them the
right,
first
your
and
last
outfit
won't matter. Your over- and undergarments
It
chase new ones, make sure your undergarments are flattering (check for parity and puckering across the
department and
try
on alternatives
created a variety of fabrics and
li\4
chest).
fits
WEAR UNDER OVER.
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until
not.
designed
Your
slip is
it
right.
to help
New
showing
slips
in
colors that won't reveal themselves to the outside
they can tuck
in
And
tummies, thighs, waists, and
mention adorning our legs with varying degrees
their best.
— many women have had
be worn as bustiers and
Now
stockings.
If
you have the urge, give the look a
before
as dresses. But
letting
it
loose
at
trial
run with a group of intimate friends
a party where you don't
know everyone.
PANTIES
J Strapless
J Thong
J Those
that push up or pull in
J Tummy control
J Clean
finish (nude)
J High-cut leg
J Decorative
J Thigh slimmer
8:35 a.m.
Begin selection
Too unattractive
to
of
underwear. Laundry
on opaque
and
tights.
Pair one seems
find hole on back of leg.
when returned home with Daniel 8:55 a.m.
which
trill
Return
crisis
means only available underpants are
contemplate, even for work (psychological damage).
Find unsuitably small black lacy pair 8:45 a.m. Start
midriffs, not to
and sheerness.
of shine
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don't forget
never underestimate the shock value of wearing underwear as outerwear,
the dream. ..or nightmare: Undergarments can be so beautifully constructed that long-line bras might
a wardrobe
world unless by choice Black, white, and nude are safe bets
technology has
our bodies look
may be necessary to have different undergarments for different cuts of cloth-
ing. Build
take the garment to a lingerie
you get
be
impression you make, so pay attention.
Wh CHOOSE UNDERGARMENTS. When you try on your clothes or pur-
line
will
last time.
to tights.
to
—prickly but
hare shrunk
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better than giant
— crotch
is
to living
to
in toe.
three inches above knees. Get second pair on miniskirt on
Put on. Hole transforms into run
ironing basket. Locale last pair of black
twisted into ropelike object speckled with bits of tissue.
HELEN FIELDING,
horror.
room. Triumphantly locate skirl between cushions on sofa.
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protrude tellingly from shoe. Co
ironing basket.
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lights
CHOOSE THE RIGHT COAT. Travel? Look for a coat that you can
wear when dressed up reversible coat or
show
also won't
one
the
in
dirt).
down
or
which
black,
As
(a
with your
suitcase, think lightweight (microfibersl).
Length?
If
your hemline changes as
quickly as your will
lip
color,
A favorite of designers who
a longer length
glorify
cover options worn underneath.
the classics,
camel-hair coats'
Glamour? Go mere,
fur,
velvet,
afraid of colors
them over
for rich textures (cash-
silk,
laid-back prestige
was popularized
suede). Don't be
and patterns
—
by polo players just
wear
the 1920s,
wore them while
solid colors that don't clash.
resting
between
Sport classic: the camel-hair coat periods.
New classic:
in
who
Soon
women adapted
microfiber shell
the look too.
Simple solution: a long black wool coat.
OUTERWEAR WARDROBE Spring
Summer
J Sweaters
J Swimsuit cover-ups
Blazers
Autumn Polarfleece vest
J Suede or
Sweater
J Lightweight jacket
J Lightweight blazer
J Microfiber raincoat
J Microfiber
J Evening wrap
J Evening wrap
shell
Winter
leather jacket
Peacoat
J Barn jacket Evening jacket
J Ski parka
J Wool coat J Fur
(faux or with trim)
J Shearling J Evening coat
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it
used
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Dressing up Putting
is
up our
about more than just the clothes we wear. hair or letting
it
cascade
down our back can
be elegant or coquettish. Painting our eyes can make us
appear softer and more feminine, or lip
strikingly dramatic.
color we choose can change our look according
The
to the sea-
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son, the time of day, or the dress. parts of the style equation.
how we decide
to pain)
should be part better for
more
of
It's
These subdeties are
integral
more than good grooming;
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our portrait And while looking good
our everyda)
lives,
we want
to look even
special occasions, but not unrecognizable.
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built
UPDATE YOUR LOOK.
up over
relatively
time,
makeup gets
Unlike a clothing wardrobe, which
old fast.
way
inexpensive and quick
to
The good news update our
technology gives us better formulas to choose from. looking,
your coloring), color
more which
in
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daylight, near a
natural.
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other.
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lips
concealer and
for
is
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overall look.
light this
a necessity
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prepping the skin so
take no
will
give the skin a
realize the
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not unruly.
soft
look longer
smoother look and minimize
impact our eyebrows have on our
brow
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pencil.
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a special event.- For
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although they
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favorite cos-
metic counter. Most experts are happy to apply
look
makeup won't
it
us don't
make eyelashes
lip
lip
side of the sun,
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dress things up. Apply will
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cast by a Chromalux bulb,
the closest thing to natural
sheer loose powder
of
Used by
quickly.
pores.
a
seasons change, so may
window. The results light
is
To stay fresh-
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— do one or the
makeup
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it
and new
look,
update your makeup seasonally. Try two new shades
and check your foundation
stick,
that
is
is
anticipate a purchase.
makeup If
for
you are
professionally for a special event,
advance. to
•
Having a good haircut
dress up your day-to-day style
revive a tired hairdo at the
end
of the day.
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experiment, as with
ment
store
lip color,
counters.
trying
on samples
at depart-
The more adventurous may
try
layering a variety of scents, creating a unique fragrance.
Whether we choose scent
is
to
wear one or not, our personal Fragrance can add
as individual as a fingerprint.
woman's mystique, but too much can destroy it. A woman who wears the same perfume ever\ da) lends to grow immune to its fragrance and applies more and more until those around her are gasping for air. to
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coats
sleeveless
in
in
the morning and the afternoon.
time of transition in
your mood,
— in
in
A
clothes,
facing
the
world.
Your
whole
heart
is
yearning to shuck off the winter clothes
and emerge as from
a chrysalis. Spring is our time of revival, of rebirth,
and spe-
cial
occasions
mirror
that:
weddings, Easter brunches and
Passover
seders,
uations.
A
season
that's
difficult,
and
grad-
wondrous
always
fresh.
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Bring
your
pretty
silk
scarves. Try pairing
them with
suits
and dresses already
in
1
.
all
your closet.
2 Check out your closet for any .
or
pastel-
woolens.
light-colored
While the weather
is still
shopping your closet
cold, con-
SPRING
on wearing these, then
centrate
graduate to lightweight fabrics.
3 The order of progression: wool to .
wool blends to linens.
When
silk to
cottons and
spring arrives,
it
comes
with a bang, so identify five warmer-
weather
outfits already in
'-' .
%
your closet.
the face
when worn If
at the ears
they look dingy, wash
gently by hand in Ivory Liquid.
out any clothes that no longer
and take them
Pearls add light and a glow to
or neck.
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FIRST AID
Inspect knots to see
fit
to charity thrift shops.
frayed.
If
so,
if
any are
see a jeweler
about having them restrung. 42
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weather months
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your
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to get dressed.
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SPRING OCCASIONS St.
Patrick's
Trail...
Dogwood
Baseball
Opener...
Mother's
Day...
Memorial
Easter..
Secretaries
Passover...
Azalea
Day...
Day...
Day..
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May
Day..
Graduations..
Weddings..
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elements of style
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is
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Depending on their size, scarves can be worn
in
a variety of ways, from beach wrap to evening wrap. They can be tied into an evening pouch, or
worn around the neck
in lieu
own, many are beautiful over a couch or
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of jewelry.
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into
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patent leather
like
icy
match
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away from
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or
shoes are good options.
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suit.
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garment
with you
when shopping
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playful.
you are
with a jacket
in
a
neutral color. Your
fun.
next jacket might
be more as
it
is
colorful,
an easy way
to brighten
HATE WEARING COLOR? Have you ever been seduced by the beauty of find a stunning deep-pink
suit,
it
a color?
You
basics
— as
your mood.
looks great on, and you
But the celebratory it. You buy it. and you find yourself rummaging through your something else to wear. The suit color doesn't work
have the occasion to wear
day
arrives,
closet for
with your hair, complexion, accessories, personality
not your
style.
—
Yet in the bright light of spring, too
black appears mournful, brown
feels
it's
just
BRIGHT SPOTS
much
muddy, and corporate
dampens spring fever. Try navy. It's a springtime classic, offering just enough color to lift the spirits but dependable enough to be elegant and always appropriate, and to mix easily in a crowd. Bear in mind that not all navies are created
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gray
and dressiest), and a variety of dark blues. Trying to match them can be a nightmare. Stick to one navy throughout your closet and take equal. There's midnight blue (the darkest
a color
up your
other wardrobe
sample with you when shopping.
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elements of
.style
Layering garments helps deal with the rapid swings in
temperature common
in
spring
and fall. Even
in
a businesslike fabric, a strappy dress is not appropriate for work unless jacket.
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is
it's
worn under a tailored
acceptable to remove your jacket
in
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during
days until the tem-
transitional clothing.
layering of bulky fabrics
to
wardrobe in
In
rises.
we have
in
move
fabrics.
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wrong. Color signals
all
into spring,
and
so
Boucle wool and pale
tweeds have plenty of warmth and a pleasing nubbiness to their textures and
come
many
in
soft colors.
Lightweight wool and wool crepes are comfortable
most of the sweaters.
year.
When
Cashmere
the weather
is still
a
warms
good choice
up, switch to
for
silk.
Lightweight knits are a fashionable option for
women on In
around are
the go
the South
who
value style and comfort.
and Southwest,
linens
come out
Easter. In fact, today's casual,
washable linens
warm
climates. In the
worn almost year-round
in
North and East, hold off on wearing linen until Memorial Day. If it is too warm for wool but too early for linen, try cotton or synthetic fibers like viscose, rayon,
These
fibers
and
acrylic, in
woven
fabric or in knits.
have wonderful lightness and
fluidity.
Kate Spade won the Council of Fashion
Designers of America Award designs, which have
she introduced them often colorful,
and
for
her
handbag
become classics since in
1993. They're minimal,
lots of fun to collect.
;
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DINNER DATE
•
ENGAGEMENT PARTY • REHEARSAL
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A fitted jacket and pants that drape softly in the same fabric create a flattering, continuous to that of a long
line similar
one-piece dress.
ACCESSORIES
VERSATILITY <
v -^
For spring, the traditional neutrals are navy, beige, cream, taupe,
where
is
it
and pale gray. But
written that
pink, pale blue, or
you
can't treat
maize as a
powder
neutral''
SPRING SIMPLE If all this talk
about fashion rules gives you a headache, you are
you may ever read is that those renowned for their style usually circumvent any worry over "rules" by sticking to simple solutions. By stocking their closets with a few high-quality, understated outfits in neutral colors, then adding not alone.
The
best fashion advice
them up or down, they of being properly and well dressed. And they
accessories to dress
are always assured establish their
personal styles by adding signature accessories
— always
own
wearing
a hat, a cache of favorite pearls, or the ultra-high heels they love.
DINNER
DAYTIME WEDDING
BABY SHOWER
BAPTISM
BAR MITZVAH
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*
Monochromatic dressing
is
Accessories gain importance
when they are worn with neutral-colored clothes.
elegant
and slimming and makes one appear taller. If
you are
petite,
the mid-calf length
may appear overpowering unless the
fit
is
narrow.
Hemlines are
no longer dictated by fashion trends.
Wear what you feel in,
comfortable
and what
makes you feel pretty.
What Should VV I
^
ootwear: Function or fetish? Most
agree
it's
both.
Run
or walk? Shoe choices seem
obvious, but then again,
I
P—
casual workdays
women would
who
women
black
pumps
to
work? Rain, snow, mud, and heat motivated our did we
days are drier,
we can wear
materials
patent leather without fear of ruin.
And
their
Some women may admit
spring and
ably our favorite
The
first
it
ma\
as well
Now
be ignored. to
it is
wear suede veai-
round and slingback or open-toed pumps summer or winter. Only one rule remains semisacrosanct, one having to do with
is
white shoes: In the Fast, the rule
our dark, heavy winter shoes and
Unpack
of feminine or
a pair
perfectly acceptable
is
the perfect time to put away most o
boots.
summer; and
ten they
wardrobe purchase
week of spring weather
terms of a shoe
in
—
prob-
is
leather.
shoes thai can be worn da) or night. comes to the rules, main we learned as no suede in spring or summer; no children open toes until after Faster— ate broken so
When
(but never to
another excuse for buying what
black
festive flat
like-
as the
husbands) that a change of season
Suddenly,
Hats.
than
evening shoes, perhaps high-heeled sandals for
sun shines brighter, so does our choice of colors.
fresher
season: daytime dress shoes, usually pumps; a pair of
make rules about what color shoes should be worn when? Some of it is common sense. As days get warmer, shoes often become skimpier.
When
pumps look
wardrobe as opposed to buying shoes lor each outfit. Most women need at least three pairs of dress shoes each
ancestors to build shelters and skin animals for clothing
But when
patent
For special-occasion dressing, think
insisted that before
should wear
pumps and
sandals and lighter-colored
shoes
until
South,
the strappy evening
it
is
after
no
Memorial Day.
white-
the
In
shoes until after Easter.
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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
no white
is
TV) nol \
wnii
RAPP> SANDALS? In.
nil insist,
till!
if
make
your toe polish
sure
is
clear, the stockings
are nude, an- mi
\
and there
isible
seams
or reinforcements.
BLACK PATENT LEATHER PUMP Black patent instantly says spring.
has pizzazz. I'm strutting
It
C
has shine.
It
screams, "I'm out of hibernation and
my
stuff."
doesn't scream, but
50
It
and warm days and Style with a capital
it
Okay,
maybe black patent
speaks strongly of sunshine
it
is
S. Actually,
not far removed from the patent leather Mary
Janes you wore as a
child.
A patent pump can
update a suit for spring, while a patent to your khakis
flat
adds kick
and brightens up your black trousers.
Spring
in
Your Walk <Q)
Silver
shoes look
great with pastel
evening clothes. They're the next
best thing to glass. Just
ask
Cinderella.
Choose toe color with dress <°~>s
in
mind.
Simple feminine lines.
Think ballet
slippers,
rainbow
colors, dinner parties, Capri
pants, bare legs,
Audrey Hepburn.
mm If high
heels were so wonderful,
men would
be wearing them. J J
SUE GRAFTON, "I" Is for
Innocent
I
Comfort shoes that
work
with pants
and
skirts alike.
The canvas sneaker: Sporty comfort
Coco Chanel
when cheering on
introduced
your favorite
color combina-
ball
team, or shopping for their
postgame
refreshments.
tion
this
because
she believed flattered the foot.
it
Day-Tripping Spring
is
the season
women
when method of dressing in
and separates
After heavy winter dressing,
suits
are the easiest
layers, dresses
to a
need
for simplicity
and
time of year that a dress and companion sweater are most
naturally yearn for dresses.
femininity. This
is
valuable
speak
in
the special-oc
ular sleeveless
and
up ma\ be required
also the
c
asion wardrobe. Even with pop-
tank-style dresses, lor
some
type of cover-
comforl or appropriateness.
U's-
CHARITY LUNCH A
slightly fitted, quality
sleeves,
grazing the
worn with
A simple dress works when
knee and
classic accessories,
is
feminine yet doesn't detract from the occasion.
BIRTHDAY LUNCH
dress with
Long
Chic Simple
floral-print
dresses are innocent by
day and romantic at night. Their allure suits
52
feels too serious.
GRADUATION LUNCH
most body types, regardless
of age.
a suit
A sweater wrap
adds color — a casual warmth and touch.
If
spiritual
life
seems beyond your grasp, wear Kazuko's one-
spring
of-a-kind "healing sculptures," believed by her fans (including Jeff
and Kim) to be conducive to peace and and other personal Barneys
well-being. This necklace
"transmitters" are available exclusively from
New York.
\
Going out
after
work? Dress things up
by changing shoes and bag. Ankle straps are saucy, but avoid them if
ankles aren't your strong point.
BUSINESS LUNCH TO DINNER DATE
— day to night. With a
One
outfit
suit
and can go from a business meeting
tility,
properly buttoned jacket, a bare dress
becomes
a dress
to cocktails after work. For this kind of versa-
the fabric should be neither day- nor evening-specific, and a neutral color
is
key.
A dress suit need not be tussy. A simple satin binding,
even
on a zippered
suit,
lends a note of dress-up, as does a suit's color
and
fit.
ress
"q-.
:$
afternoon wedding wmw
Pearls are mysteriously organic: to
keep
They must be worn their luster
and are
damaged by perfume.
,
** *
*
\
Excellent fakes
.y-y.
are worth
than
more
inferior
cultured pearls.
~"
—"^^ I I
^
B>_
I it
It
prettier,
the
most sporting
of
than our
gems, and the easiest to wear. They
versatile everyday suit, the dress suit
makes us when we
appear genteel when worn with a
we're going to something special
may be is
a
a
little
little
more
fitted,
or worked in a fabric
—
arises,
suit,
and quirky with
is
more
festive
than we're
Never
seriously
ostentatious, no matter
how many
black
leather.
—
and the details braiding, decorative buttons, embroidery clearly show that this suit is not to be mixed with other wardrobe items. Each time the appropriate to,
good wool
too precious for the office or school
board meeting. Perhaps the color
occasion
Pearls are
less practical
or texture that
accustomed
many of us feel the more feminine way at
spring fever, but
time of year. While
this
feel that
on.
it's
urge to dress in a
more
—M— put
erhaps
we look forward
to pulling
it
strands are worn, they are favorites
out from that
section of our closet designated for dress-up clothes only.
that never
fall
out of style.
Inspired t
Head coverings are required for
women in Islamic
£ £ You can have on
mosques and in Orthodox Jewish synagogues, as
a brand-new
suit,
is
modest dress.
Covered arms
and hemlines
but
if
love
is
not
that
fall
well
Delow the knee are appropriate.
your heart, you are
in
a dressed-up mess.59 REV. KEVIN W.
COSBY Passover— traditionally
a
time to wear
something new.
A
s
i^L
/
/
^k ^k
dress codes have relaxed at work, so they have
become more
casual
for special holidays.
ou
i
Si
1
1
id. is
finest
"I
worship, even
nity,
The notion
of putting on
ings.
al
places
or Saturda)
In
-si
(depending
JL_ on the religion) as a matter of respect has been challenged. More and more women are showing up at -*
services wearing pants, as are
The assumption focus
is
feel that dressing in
56
Chic Simple
men
without jackets and
that religion should
more on worship than
What
ties.
be user-friendly, with
the caliber of dress. Others
such a casual manner
is
inappropriate.
right for
is
you depends on your religious
the event at your place of worship, If
you are a
member
and your inner
feel-
of a laid-back congregation,
jeans or walking shorts might be acceptable. But
awkward
commu-
in casual clothes, try
if
you
feel
wearing your best slacks with
a nice blouse. Fine details like a quality watch, polished
makeup may help you personexperience as being a little more special.
leather shoes, or a ally
mark the
When we make sets
our inner
little
an effort to dress for an occasion,
mood
it
not only
but communicates respect to others.
Church or Temple
While dress codes
seem to be getting more casual,
traditional
aspects of religion are gaining In
in popularity.
general, the
more
observant the group,
Shoes are
not
the stricter the dress
permitted
in
When Jackie
code.
Hindu and
Kennedy was in the
Islamic places
of worship,
White House, she
so
set an
make sure your socks are
example
churchgoing
of
in
in
casual dress with
good shape.
bare legs and arms,
and a mantilla atop her head.
DRESS UP CASUALLY. or blazer; jewelry; silk
lip
Asweaterset
color; good-quality
shoes; a
scarf around the neck; well-tailored slacks; a
long, loose skirt; casual styles in quality fabrics.
NO'S: Noisy slits;
jewelry.
Anything revealing
NO-
— low-cut;
see-through; extremely short; bare shoul-
ders and legs (except perhaps
and
in
summer).
fabrics that are disrespectful
God's creatures (animal
in
Prints
honoring
prints, leather clothes).
Wha-
: I
i
\Atear?
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EASTER PARADE • NOW, VOYAGER
GREAT HAT MOVIES:
Dress
hats require confidence.
dence that the hat
is
Not only
and
feel "right" in the hat.
diat
HAT
OCCASIONS
you look
Properly worn, hats
Weddings
are die focal point of most ensembles (c\er\-
one knows the best reason to wear a hat is a bad hair daw and if you wear a red hat, no one looks at your hips). The British still wear hats to Ascot for the horse races
and
to
weddings and
hats, that is). It
is
also
customary among to
and
funerals.
mam
party, or a christening,
hat. In
est place in the
Houston,
— baptisms,
world (some
at
River
Oaks
society
luncheons
choose
heralded as the
women
clothes three times a day), hats
Ascot
grad-
For most Americans
women may
a city
Derby Day
African-
hats have fallen out of favor, but lor a big wedding,
wear a fancy
Synagogue
wear hats or ethnic
turbans to church or for ceremonies
garden
Easter
funerals, the bigger the better (the
Americans, especially in the South, uations, weddings,
BREAKFAST AT
confi-
appropriate to the outfit
and the occasion but confidence
•
Garden party
.1
Pool party
to
dressi-
routinely change
make an appearance in
the early spring.
v.idmg a beautiful hat to
a serious
suit
can create
a romantic ensemble.
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TIFFANY'S
• THE
BAREFOOT CONTESSA
•
PILLOW TALK
CASABLAN C A
•
K ^ faQ]
What makes
\
ii\i
springs
Straw, pastel colors. ^|ni ringtime >ilk flowers,
Suede
is
and
I'aux
I
mil.
fine, in liirln c slors.
?
tuppy sandals, a small bag,
and a beaded top
can transform a quality day suit
into
an evening
event.
Making is
the call on whether specific clothing
appropriate for a special occasion can
make
a
woman
like a
feel
major league
umpire. The fabric makes a dressy, call "foul "?
The
SometiiiK suits,
are
s
it's
safely
but would the pants make someone
home
do your glitscream "evening game" loud enough?
color says basic
tering accessories
suit
a very
tough
call.
run, but
Pants, especially pant-
now considered appropriate wear
for
more and
Iridescent taffeta is
considered very
dressy, but working in
it
a pantsuit trimmed
python gives
it
in
attitude,
more appropriate for unconventional events like
book
parties
and
gallery openings.
Pant more
types
of occasions. Chalk
Fridays or our
more
it
active lifestyles
up to dress-down and the desire to
always feel comfortable. Yet there are areas of the country
out of place.
When
in
and
still
conservative
which pants might be ahead and ask your host
affairs at
doubt,
call
or a trusted friend what the protocol
is.
If
you're
new
in
town, find out about local dress codes by contacting the fashion editor at the local newspaper or the fashion
consultant at one
of the finer department stores.
a
\
White Shirt SIMPLE SOLUTIONS It's
a backdrop that can handle
anything. With black pants and
pearls
it's
an all-time classic
uniform stylish on. Think
—
women depend
Audrey Hepburn and
summer
special-occasion wardrobe, Irobe, pick
for
one
works
in
ment
a sturdy fabric. This gar-
will
probably require more
cleaning than any other. Highquality silk broadcloth
and
silk
for dressy-casual
during
sions
months or
crepe are fine choices. Also,
quality,
choose the
consider the fabric's weight.
Avoid
you?
If
you're starting to build a
Four-ply silk can be too
warm
occa-
warm-weather
after five. Cotton is
another option, but look for
Sharon Stone. But how do you right white shirt for
wear. Silk shantung
such as Sea Island.
patch
pockets,
as they
look casual and limit versatility.
spring
SPRING Brunch Fail
Tennis match Antiquing
AUTUMN Movies
Shopping Class trip Sightseeing Traveling
Museum
WHITE AS WHITE.
JjJ
soften the look of the shirt.
If
shirt,
they have a creamy
Native Americans have 17 words for white; Benjamin
while a hint of blue or gray can tint,
make
it
look starchier.
choose a white blouse or shirt with the same.
If
Moore has more than 200. A
you own
pearls, take
tint
of yellow or pink
can
them with you when choosing a white
Ultrawhite pearls tend to look best with a crisp white cotton
shirt.
L
DRESS UP CASUALLY WITH KNITS. Matching tops and bottoms look sophisticated.
Even casual shirt
such as sweatpants or a sweat-
can be made more luxurious
special, like knit
styles
top
is
cashmere.
one
of the
most
women, and somewhat flats
A
traveling helps
flattering
necklines for
sexy. Bold jewelry
at
is
you sidestep
wrinkles. In quality
and
all
silk
a low-key
for
home. Wearing
topped with a pashima shawl,
and a piece
the fiber
slightly off -the- shoulder
dress up the simplest knits
evening of entertaining
if
knits
a
when
knit that's
shoes and bag.
of fine jewelry, you'll look elegant
and
pulled together from airline check-in to hotel check-in.
Knits
pack well,
resist wrinkling,
and are comfortable and extremely versatile, perfect
when you're traveling.
Knits H
Ifyou aren't enjoying
\ your clothes, then
you
really
are missing the point
55
BETTY HALBREICH WITH SALLY WADYKA, Secrets of a Fashion Therapist
64
Chic Simple
home
ining at
A sweater becomes an evening
when
affair
paired
with a long
Wear
it
skirt.
to lunch
with slacks or khakis.
Once
the province of casual wear, knits
fulfill
many
now
of our needs for dressing up.
A
black cashmere turtleneck for sophisticated cool.
A
colorful sweater set as a feminine,
alternative to the jacket.
A
silk
knit T-shirt to
up while dressing down. And roomy handknits to keep us warm. This is the beginning of a knit wardrobe, but the comfort of knits is also found in other wardrobe items such as pants, dresses, skirts, and jackets. Knits pack dress
—
and move sensuously two worthwhile considerations. Although the term "sweater" comes from the heavy blanket that horse trainers would throw over sweating thoroughbreds, the sweater, when draped over women like Grace Kelly, induced perspiration in a decidedly different population. They were popularized in the 19th century when worn by men for sports, and Coco Chanel later created sweaters for women, most notably the sweater set, and they have since become a basic in a woman's wardrobe. easily
65
dressing up casual
FROM SEATTLE vr
O
T
O H O
S
is
set
a feminine
complement
leans.
Occasions your
arise
pants profile.
ii|>
casual
when
of bottoms can
mated
wardrobe
cashmere sweater,
when vou iwcd
tions,
be spruced up
polished
—a fine cotton shut,
a tailored jacket
time to put your accessories
punch
Even the mosi
more
with
Favorites
to
to
Now
a
also the
is
work. With a lew addi-
you can transform plain pants into superpants.
"Investment" accessories can strut the quality of a pair
MOVIE DATE
of loafers, a special bag with staving power, or good
gold or
silver jewelry signal that
khakis are not to be taken belt
lightlv.
And your
can whisper elegance or sing out in
remember, whatever
,
your denim jeans and
its
pitch,
all
choice of joy.
Mixing jeans with a
silk
scarf,
cashmere
sweater, fun jewelry, and relaxed, colorful
But
eves are listening.
shoes speaks worlds about your
style.
can provide just the right
amount of dress-up.
It
all
depends on what you wear
No need to wear
with them.
socks with spring
flats
and
khakis.
MUSEUM DATE Why
LUNCH DATE
not dress up your khakis? Feminine
shoes and a tailored jacket
in a soft
offset khaki's military heritage.
color
Dress up simple shapes with luxury fabrics or dramatic design
—a
ver jewelry, leather
cashmere flats,
T-shirt, bold sil-
are wardrobe basics.
spring
FANCY
For mosi of us there aren't main sons to gel very dressed
up,
lea-
unless
we're invited to a black-tie wedding.
women
involved with charita-
\\u\
for
ble
fundraising,
fairly
these occasions are
routine. For them, each season
usually
for
calls
at
least
one
big
evening of dinner, dancing, jewelry, fabulous dresses, and considerable donations.
necessary
A t<>
dress-up wardrobe these
women
is
as
as sneakers
are to a runner. These an- events that are often featured in local papers
and
magazines, and what you wear may
determine whether your presence will he immortalized in print. Unless you're very clever about transforming dresses you've
you're
more
dresses.
worn apt
to
to
other events,
buy statement
These are unforgettable and
editors ample copy to write, and admirers much to think about.
will give
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Chic Simple
I 'III
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS If
the need to pull out
quent, invest
occasion calls
for,
in
all
the wardrobe stops
the best black dress you can afford. As the
put your accessories, including hair and makeup, to
work. Short dresses are more versatile than long, although you
one
of each.
ful for less
less fre-
is
The barer the
dressier, but a
matching cover-up
may want
will
be help-
formal events. Fabric and detailing also determine degrees of dressiness. Beading
on chiffon
opportunity to change with the
is
fabulous, but has less
mood than
a silk crepe.
.
HWfear?
69
ET
OPENING
REHEARSAL DINNER
*
In
a dressy
fabric like
pants
become
festive
enough
to
wear instead
of
a cocktail
dress.
Pull
out your depend-
able black evening
accessories and
decide between low-
keyed
for
conservative
events or strappy and glittery for dressier.
Evening pajamas with an alluring top can be formal ng occasions.
70
(
with
the
right
accessories.
around the neck frame the face. Enjoy
Ruffles color.
BLACK-TIE WEDDING
Knits
and weaves
are a
bit
MUSEUM PARTY
more
casual than most formal wear, but
a clinging metallic
sories
an
fit
and
acces-
can make
outfit glitter.
A small fabric bag is
always dressy.
Black
tie
doesn't necessarily
"long dress." Beading
on
silk
mean chiffon
jazzes uo a short, strappy one.
Metallic
weaves are fun
for
special
evenings.
If
— in
a charming short
Charming because
of the pastel color,
you've got
Simple accessories showcase the dress. A wrap
slip dress.
adds drama and offers shelter for bare shoulders.
sexy because
it,
it
flaunt
looks
it
like. ..well,
your
slip.
Puddle Jumper lanning ahead for rainy days means more than
and bonds. It means having the proper gear to stay dr\ and protect your finest. And because rain-gear items are wardrobe basics, not only do they need to work with the investing in stocks
a classic,
and
showers or sunshowers. Black COtton
is
more
is
—
and
dressier than khaki,
casual than nylon or
coats oiler possibilities
silk.
Reversible rain-
a contrasting pattern or blight
color lor pizzazz. Microfiber coats are light and easv to
They keep the wind and
clothes they cover, but von should enjoy wearing them.
pack.
Raincoats can be practical, vet versatile. The trench coal
long rain-proofed
is
you through chilling
a zip-in lining will get
->ilk
and warmth
rain out.
in.
A
coat can double as an evening wrap.
• » Spring
makes everything look
filthy.
59
KATHERINE WHITEHORN
fifth
BUY A GOOD UMBRELLA.
Black tile.
is
the
most elegant and versa-
Finer umbrellas are sturdy with a
long
wood
handle. They have cov-
ers that are cut
each
and sewn and
rib. fittings in
springs
in
the shape
solid brass,
nickel silver. is
tied to
large for
When
and
open,
easy refuge.
If
you consider umbrellas disposable items or hate to look of
doom on
try
compact model
72
Chic:
in
a harbinger
what's forecasted to be
a sunny day,
easily
like
a tote.
a brightly colored
that folds
and stows
Nonrubberized
rain-
:<$':
coats usually require re-waterproofing after
being cleaned. Alert
your dry cleaner.
:<$:
Consider tucking your business card
into
the
pocket of your raincoat
and
inside the inner
of your rain hat.
the sun
comes out, these
items often turn up lost
band
When in
the
and found,
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spring beauty & fragrance
Fresh Cut we reawaken our wardrobes in spring, we also need to lake a look at oui beaut) routines. Sunt / ^k with a facial, sloughing off dead cells, declog^k ging pores, and purifying your skin so that f _x_ you begin the season with a fresh face. Then A
s
t^L
M
try a few quick spring pick-me-ups
— new makeup colors,
a spring haircut, and a change in fragrance. Watch for
gift-with-purchase offers from your favorite cosmetics
company, or experiment with
new
usually offer
a
new brand. Companies
colors each season, whether lipstick,
Or visit the makeup counter for a free makeover. Many makeup artists schedule lessons for their clients in spring. And while they generally eye shadow, or blush.
• • The sudden desire
charge, learning to use
and the assurance
that
for your skin tone
new products and techniques
you have chosen the best colors
and
may be worth
hair
the cost.
Next, rid yourself of the winter hair blahs. This generally
means
a shorter haircut,
and perhaps adding some
highlights. For a new style altogether, clip photographs from beauty magazines before you visit your hairdresser, or find a stylist you trust and give him or her free rein. Don't fear: Hair will always grow back. Your final touch of spring might be a new fragrance. Floral scents are especially popular this time of year;
names of
the
flowers
now
their essences are often the
in
bloom
— rose,
lily,
to look beautiful
same
gardenia,
as those
lilac, freesia.
made her
straighten her back. Beautiful?
For whom? Why, for
myself, of course.
^5
COLETTE SMELL LIKE SPRING. nature's
most complex scents
and they
istry,
there,
frosted
it's
familiar,
lipstick.. .didn't
in
IN
TIME. Sometimes we
Sticking with
worn since you were prom queen bration of
who you
face, your hair, your
is
makeup
not a
good
are today, not a memorial to
body
— they're
all
different
Whereas
in liquid
it's
for
eyeliner or
Makeup
has, too.
Each age should be a celethen. Your
now, and you need to adjust the way
to repel predators,
it
designed
floral
scents to
entice pollinators. White flowers are usually the fragrant.
They are the heart and soul
most
of perfumery.
them, and enhance them. But you're not the only one who's evolved.
you care
what you've
who you were back
wood
We've
cling to the past.
simply because
idea.
cheerful or deeply
nature designed the scents of greens and
and we know we once looked great
we?
flirtatious or
intoxicating to the point of provocation.
terms of chem-
the strongest emotional
elicit
™ NOT LOOK STUCK been
response. They are
Flowers possess
The homespun potions
of antiquity
have paved the way
for
foundations that protect us from the sun, mascaras that condition and lengthen our lashes,
and
sensitivities,
lipsticks that moisturize while
adding color. Makeup accommodates our
our breakouts, our contact lenses, and our age. There's a better chance
of finding the perfect
makup now than ever before. Just read the labels and experiment.
one's being, and suddenly a warm, languid craving for
all
that
is
summer day
sensual overwhelms one.
Food
is
[was]
never so fresh, bare skin
glows warm and smooth, afternoon naps become carefree esc ajx-s. is
easy,
and
at night
everyone shines and sparkles. The
and so are your
liviif
clothes. Sink your teeth into a peach.
prints.
.
.
ethereal whites. nature- lover greens. Out of Africa . .
. .
cool as a cucumber.. .romantic firefly evenings.. .net fr\
and silk.
ing eggs on the sidewalk... Bikini Atoll...Deepest Africa safari
circus prints.. ./imp linens...country bumpkin... nothing to wear.
lik e
an ermine paw. %%
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The Diary of Anai's Nin,
mm should like to enjoy this summer flower by flower, as if
vol.
2
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to
be the
ANDRE GIDE,
last
Journal
one for me.
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it
were
SUMMER BASICS
(Jjjy
<*V
J Capri pants
J sundress
J
J sunglasses
DRESS
Pull
FRESHEN UP YOUR JEWELRY. out your colorful beads, plastics,
V
bold hoops, and cuffs.
carryall
bag
5*'
*V x
J sun hat
for fun,
J
J swimsuit and
and bags. Play
J evening wrap J hoop
inexpensive
summer
with scale,
add multiples— keep
cover-up
it
go
jewelry big, or
fun.
J white cotton
earrings
J sandals
shorts
SURVEY JUNE
you are run-
ning low, raid the juniors department
J cotton sweater cotton T-shirt
If
&
ASSESS
Examine your bathing
cover-up for
fit
and condition.
suit
and
Is
your
beach tote clean? Are your rubber sandals
still
sturdy? Have your white linen
garments turned yellow?
Visit the dry-
cleaner and tailor before the heat hits
and catches you with nothing clean and fresh to wear.
AUGUST
Check your closet
weight clothes
in
for light-
dark colors that
will
help you through hot days after Labor Day.
Try on autumn clothing for
fit.
Decide what key pieces you want to invest in to update your
fall
wardrobe.
*%. FIRST AID Bring out any white,
&
WHITE JEANS FABRIC PURSE
light,
linen,
and cotton clothing and check for spots or tears.
washable and
If
white items are
fairly sturdy,
hang
or spread
them
few hours
of natural bleaching.
in
the sun for a
SHOES
£ £ One of
my mottos
flaunt
is
what you ve got left.
BAGS
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1
contini
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CYBILL SHEPHERD
to carr^
\n BLACK LEATHER BAG si
MMER?
Of
course, although
it
l\
looks
very serious and somber.
Otherwise, you would do best to
change
canvas, or
to black nylon,
woven
straw, or
to a lighter neutral color.
UaQ
V)\\ CAN \\
I
STOP
EARING STOCKINGS?
Surprisingly, in the East
stockings
women
BATHING SUITS
go without
more
in
mer than women
sumiu
the
South and Southeast,
where
it
is still
often
considered a breach of
SUMMER OCCASIONS
etiquette in the dressiest situations.
No one should
Fourth
of
July...
Debutante
wear stockings with hare, strappy sandals.
Cotillion... Bastille Day... Father's
Day
.
.
.
Beach
Graduations
.
parties...
.
.
Barbecues Fish
.
.
fries...
rfA Black looks great with a tan during
the if
Afternoon teas... Baby showers...
summer months
the fabric
weight,
is light-
like linen.
Family reunions...
Clambakes...
H
N
slimmer
hen you think of summer bet,
color, think
of sher-
mangoes, and the candy-colored houses
The
of the tropics. sparkle
in
vibrant tones of
sunlight.
summer
They make us smile, to show off a tan or a
whether we wear hot pink
pool-blue suit to cool ourselves off in the heat of July. are color-shy, spread
it
around
in
If
you
your wardrobe. Top a black
swimsuit with a bright-yellow cover-up. Ditch that beige purse for a
little
something
in lime green. Spice
up Memorial Day
with orange, the Fourth of July with red, white, and blue
and gold
stars.
Color also extends to hats and shoes. Let
fuchsia canvas espadrilles perk
mer is
at its hottest, switch to
up
a white sundress.
When
sum-
no-color white or frosty colors
cool pinks, blues, lavenders, and greens with a
little
sheen or
shine. Also, wearing a sundress or sleeveless sheath of black
or brown can highlight healthy skin and look terribly sophisticated in the
city,
even when you
feel as
though you are melting.
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LINEN
SHANTUNG COTTON PIQUE SILK
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SEERSUCKER SPANDEX CANVAS
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hand-wash.
to dry.
summer
texture
& fabric
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Summer
can mean: sweaty, soiled,
sticky, stifling, suf-
A pale pastel dress looks best with accessories
word
focating, stuffy, sweltering... and the
in fabrics in
is
You want something that comfortably against your skin. Cool and breezy is how your
survival.
floats
clothes should feel, even
if it's
only in your head.
Perfect for summer's dressy events (and an
shantung takes
its
name from Shantung
Shantung's wonder
it
maintains a perfect pants crease. But
it
wrinkle resistance, look for shantung that
For that most important event
nothing
says
"s"
word),
province in China.
the fact that
lies in
a complemen-
tary tone.
takes dye well
and
also wrinkles; for is
a blend of fibers.
—a wedding or formal party
summer-special
more
Linen was long maligned because
it
than
pure
wrinkles so
silk.
easily.
Times have changed, and with the rise in today's more casual dressing and the continued interest in natural fabrics, there is much more acceptability in a "softly rumpled" appearance. Linen, like cotton, breathes, allowing your body heat to travel freely
through the fabric and not
clothes.
The
lie
trapped beneath your
finer the weave, the lighter the fabric.
Washable
linens even have tags that caution against dry cleaning.
Cotton pique
is
a
doubly woven
fabric;
it is
usually ribbed
honeycomb pattern called pique has a diamond pattern with
or woven in a tiny
waffle pique.
Bird's-eye
a center dot.
The
texture of pique adds importance to a natural fiber. All
of these fabrics, whether shantung,
silk,
pique or linen,
@* A closed-back pump is more conservative, yet
have a hand to them, a texture that adds a richness.
the T-strap and high heel are
flirtatious.
HI!
The clue to not appearing overly casual
is
the quality of your garments
and accessories. You can save
money by wearing catalog-basic clothing with investment acces-
sories—a good watch, bag, shoes.
CASUAL FRIDAY Your choice of jewelry
can be more creative
on casual
DRESS DOWN AT THE OFFICE.
jft|
easier, espiM
the
spirit
ially
when
11
comes
l
what
It's
summertime and
we wear. Many
if
businesses get
for
dress-down Fridays between Memorial Day and
one continue to look professional? Turns out the usual and appropriateness
apply, but
now
Casual Friday staples include sweater sets, flowing skirts. respectability client
A
tailored jacket
rules of
the emphasis flat
how can
groomu
is
on comfort.
shoes, pants, and long.
can be counted on
to provide instant
when worn over more casual clothes— handy for unexpected
meetings. As always,
it
pays to buy clothes you can wear several
ways— khakis work with either a blazer or a crisp shirt. As an executive, may self
feel
from the rest of the
staff.
Try wearing suits like flat
in
casual fabrics
shoes and
T-shirts.
like
cotton,
Or coordinate
with quality accessories. casual clothes, such as a sundress or khakis,
Chic Simple
you
alienate youruncomfortable going casual, but you won't want to
paired with relaxed accessories
84
Fridays, but
start picking
up the beat when you walk by, perhaps your
by allowing
mean'' And Labor Day. But what exactly does corporate casual
quality,
in
people
jewelry
is
too noisy.
summer 4 4 Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. 59 TONY BROWN A summer dress can work in the office If
if
REAL
not too sheer or clingy.
somewhat bare, wear under it
a sweater or jacket.
AUTHORITY DRESS APPROPRIATELY.
J}U
sentation.
tents
—a
Would you take report covered
ribbons? The
Think of yourself as a business pre-
seriously
in
floral
— no
matter
how sober
motifs, tied together with pink silk
consideration should go into what you wear. Your
same
clothes are part of your personal presentation. Ask yourself:
you
whom? Sometimes wearing
selling to
a
suit in
ating as conducting a meeting with your
To bare
or not to
bare? Be sure your office
in
beach
take a
for you,
attire.
good look
Dress codes
at
vary.
business
board
What
is
are
as alien-
of directors while
To determine what's
your office's corporate culture
right
—ad agen-
dress code
sanctions bare legs
decked out
con-
its
and sandals.
cies, for
you
in
example,
sales, or
will differ
behind a computer
Then check that Finally,
from banks. Next, consider your
what's your day
like:
all
role:
Are
day; the boss, or an assistant?
Are you making a presentation or schmooz-
your legs are
clean-shaven and toes are groomed.
ing with clients after
work? When
doubt, look at
someone in the office
you admire and check out her choices. Generally,
whose
style
have
ask whether an
to
in
outfit
passes muster, the answer
is
if
you
probably no.
:
.ear?
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BARE NECESSITIES J
flip-flop
J
athletic
shoe
J canvas sneaker
J mule
J
leather thong
J
ballet slipper
-I
gardening clog
J Birkenstocks
J
strappy heeled sandal
exposu]
warm
weather, with clothing options pared to
minimum, shoes are perhaps our most Our choice of shoes more than any other element determines whether we the bare
In
MULES: Although the exact mule
is
lost
to
history,
birth date of the
as
originated
it
valuable style assets.
footwear for the boudoir, worn by the most
appear dressed up or dressed down. Low-cut canvas tennies, for example,
make
a cotton shift perfect for
grocery shopping, but a pair of strappy, high-heeled sandals can take the
cheon. sandals,
And
same dress
to
a dance at the country club?
Manolo Blahnik doesn't have customers, he has Since opening Blahnik has
his
first
women and
courtesans.
In
became the
silent signal in
most famous
the
the twentieth century, mules
an important lun-
with a pair of floral slippers or metallic
why not
fashionable
shoe boutique
in
London
movies that the
wearer was on the make — adorned with acolytes. in
1
of fluff
perched upon
bits
and associated
satin,
973,
made his name in fantasy and fetish. He is
with scenes of seduction.
Now mules
are
adamant about quality: His production process includes 100 phases and he aims
for perfection.
considered chic party shoes and are able
in
avail-
myriad colors, fabrics, and heights.
An acclaimed
style duet
when
paired with
Capri pants, they help simple clothes appear festive,
at-home entertaining.
perfect for
Yes, they're
still
sexy, possibly
the recklessness of their
open backs. Their
mate nature
because
of
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
inti-
restricts
them
gatherings
to
with friends. Don't wear them to the office, a job interview (unless
it's
at a nightclub), a
funeral, or on a visit to your banker.
only
when you want
to shout,
I
Wear them
am woman.
87
'
•
Travelin A softly tailored jacket
in
khaki
enough
is
relaxed
to
wear with the
most casual
of
clothes, while
it
dresses them up
a
bit.
Frescoes reveal one- shoulder garments
were popular among ancient Egyptians.
The look was revived in
the fashion world by
Madame Gres in the 1930s and Halston in
the
1
970s.
A one-
shoulder bathing
suit
evokes Tarzan and
Jane
—a look
that
both
primitive
and sexy.
is
ATURDAY
Revealing, yet controlled will
CASUAL FRIDAY
Take note: You
draw attention to
your upper arms and shoulders.
'/
PACK LIGHT.
Simplicity. Comfort. Adventure. Relaxation. Characteristics of
summer we hope to extend to what we pack for weekend getaways. The goal light,
bringing just
enough
events you anticipate
—
to deal with the
golf outing,
expected and unexpected.
clambake, nature
needs. Begin with a versatile piece of clothing.
88
Chic Simple
It
hike. Pull
First,
out clothes to
is
pack
to
dress.
Use
the predominant color as the basis for other items you choose.
the style, the
more ways you can wear
minimum
it.
Fabrics should
down
require the
fulfill
these
accessories to vary mood. Try on everything. Nothing
print
lightweight. Clothes that
of care are preferable: Linen wrinkles, cotton Lycra doesn't.
write
might be a colorful jacket or a
be
The simpler
is
Use
worse than getting away and
discovering that more than your horizons have expanded since
last
summer.
summer
<f^)
Summer accessories are often colorful in
and
pattern
design.
A vintage
cigarette
f^)
playful
and
case
is
a
Floral patterns
chic
look especially
money and keys.
way to hold
good on summer dresses. In
browns and
beiges, the
feminine design will
look
more
sophisticated.
SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY
The ease of a
long,
bare
summer dress allows
you
to
wear
it
day or night.
Q)J
TRAVEL LIGHT. When you
as what you wear after you together.
You
will
appear
arrive.
stylish
travel,
what you wear getting there
When en and not
route,
a jacket
overly casual.
is
The
is
as important
— rather
like
a casual
summer day
suit
in
the
office).
Draped over a strappy summer dress,
it
keeps you warm on
key to pulling your look
breezy
summer nights. A bathing
continue to
up. Try
wrapping a large cotton scarf around the waist to wear for a walk on the beach,
jacket
will
serve you throughout the weekend. With long shorts or pants to match, things up
Fridays
(also
it
dresses
suitable for casual
or
suit is usually
a must, but needs
some sort of cover-
wear your swimsuit comfortably with drawstring pants and make a splash
pool party. And, of course, shorts with a simple top
is
at
a
everyday weekend wear.
J
Inexpensive water-resistant
watch
J Sun
hat
J Funky-chunky jewelry J Sandals J Sandals
for bathing-suit
occasions
J
Colorful ballet slippers
or mules for casual parties
J Strappy sandals — high for night,
low for day
J Leather pumps
for
more proper occasions
J Sunglasses J
Big plastic earrings
J
Plastic, papier
mache,
glass beads
J Bold
cuffs, collars,
J Tote
in
pendants
canvas, straw,
or nylon
J Small
colorful
J Decorative
handbag
hair clips
J Sundress J Great bathing One
of the best parts about
summer
dress-up
is
on expensive accessories. And because the fun accessories move in and out of style as rapidlj as afternoon thunderstorms mo\t- across the skv. it is best not to invest too heavily. Pick a sturdy straw
bag that
is
neither too
sporty nor too dressy and a colorfast tote bag thai resists water and sand. Look for ethnic or bright heads in glass or plastic.
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cover-up
nol feeling
forced to blow the budget
suit with
J White pants and shorts J
Colorful tops
so vies
Splish Splash **
J To dress up
for
a
pool party, wear a great pair of sandals
or mules, fun earrings or plastic
Pangles, a dramatic
From the moment Dorothy
sun hat and a Give
colorful bag.
Lamour kept house for Bob
Hope and Bmg Crosby on yourself a manicure
and pedicure, and
a South Sea island 1
although you
may
wearing a sarong, i
little lip
the
this
nakup, sultry
.1
in
940 film Road to Singapore
color
can
way of dressing was
adopted by American
women. Today
it
is
seen at
suburban poolsides or on city streets, yet
it
always
makes one think of toes in the sand
and palm trees.
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;.:.
LIQUID DRESSING Lounging around a pool it
in
style requires
more than wearing a great-looking bathing
requires a great looking cover-up. Besides,
out of a pool and into a cover-up
pareo
is
chests, letting
to
them
women feel more comfortable popping
—tying on a pareo instead
a long rectangle of fabric that originated
aged by missionaries
skirts
most
in
to their
of
Polynesia,
cover their nakedness, Back then
fall
suit;
donning a beach
jacket.
The
where natives were encour-
women tied
pareos around
their
knees or below. Today we generally use pareos as
over swimsuits. Or toss on a sundress
— much
H
more charming than a muumuu.
M
B
SUN STROKE Smoothing on sunblock should become a part of your everyday beauty routine, especially in summer. To save time,
sunblock,
Smooth
try
one
lotion or
outward on your cheeks, sensitive areas.
of the products that include color
Today
it
and function as both foundation and
cream away from the center of your face, upward on your forehead,
chin,
is
and neck. And remember the backs
possible, with chemical peels
blemishes, wrinkles, and age spots from the face, but a
of your hands, ultra-sun-
and cosmetic
woman's age
still
H
surgery, to
shows
in
remove
her hands.
N
Dinghy to Rooftop WHITE PANTS With a black T-shirt,
In
each season one piece
and dark
sandals,
glasses, these white
of clothing stands out as
pants take on all the
a
shortcut to
style.
mysterious glamour
In
of Jackie
we
summer,
choose
Onassis
on a summer outing on the Greek island
white pants. Not super-
ot Skorpios.
model
paint-ons
that
loafers, at
movement
restrict
or
sible
constrict our last meal,
but easy-fitting pants
in
fabrics that range from
pique
crisp silk
to
denim,
shantung, or cotton
with stretch. They
may
have elastic waists or
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS neat bands, pleats,
flat fronts or
narrow or roomy
legs. Only
two things are
for sure:
They can take
you nearly anywhere, and they
will
show
dirt
— both
good reasons to have two pairs instead of only one.
and midnight blue are classic alternatives to black,
I
}
Pick an embroidered slip dress and add touches of metallic accessories for cocktail parties, benefits,
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museum
and festive birthday celebrations.
A
longer dress looks sleek and elegant. Accessories
shine against the dark tone, determining where this
dress
will
—dinner, a concert, or the ballet.
go
Palm Springs, The Hamptons In
the 1950s,
A simple white
pants tapered to
T dresses up
the mid-calf
became a
with
popular
a dramatic
necklace.
summer style. They were known as Capri pants,
named after the Italian
island
resort
where
Emilio Pucci
was
inspired to create
them.
Pants with * "
shimmer and sheen and, in this
case,
beads to add pizzazz to a
wardrobe.
A change of shoes for
a change of
occasion: Mules for cocktails, flats for
Summer
chic:
silk
blouse untucked, light
cookout.
shantung Capri pants and
all in
blues brilliant
perked up by a sunny patterned
in
summer
silk scarf.
Beaded
silk
pants
will give
you the richest look this
side of an Eastern harem, even
when accessorized
with a cotton T-shirt and simple thong sandals.
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it
nun er (•r§
If
you cannot
find
a slip to match your skin tone,
consider having one made, or try dyeing a white one. But with so
many sheer dresses on the market,
even
and plus-size
petite
specialty clothing stores
slips are
now available in
and catalogs.
r
7f
A sheer garment over in
opaque one
creates a look that
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mystery and intrigue
ol
's
sheerness.
(
lothes in a
he challenge
I
is
to
learn to handle sheerness discreedy. Proper undergar-
ments suit,
an-,
of course, one wa\ of doing
an opaque chiffon
only glimpsed through view.
There
the use of
is
that.
slip, a lovely lace .1
A
wisp) body-
brassiere that
is
sheet blouse, not put holdh on
an intriguing sexiness that
nude
little
is
a<
hieved with
Under hue,
"illusion" linings.
organza, and devore velvet,
slips
chiffon,
or camisoles
oi
chiffon that closely match your skin, attached to the dress
or loose, are the insurance you need to relax and enjoy the evening in a tantalizing outfit. skirts are
hips, in
worn with longer
which case the
legs are in
shape
is
seductive yet demure.
to
Sometimes chiffon
jackets that cover well past the
woman must
handle
the-
decide whether he:
shcei ness.
How
sheer
is
The rule of thumb is, the more formal the more appropriate that the translucent become transparent. And if you do dress to have your high beams
(Q) Layering one diaphanous color over
another creates
too sheer?
a shimmering
affair the
quality.
blazing, just don't be
dismayed
at
all
the dumb-struck
bucks transfixed. Of course, that could be the intention.
to
and what not
to.
• •Maybe the naked truth but
I
like a bit of chiffon here
is
glorious,
and
there.
^9
ELSIE JANIS
•
wrap can e
as
flirtatious it
moves
with your
every gesture.
Fresh when we literati) strip down for our makeup, Fragrance, and grooming
summer, action,
In
become
time
.1
integral
blushers,
ishes,
color schemes.
ma)
cosmetics
accessories.
1
he only
our skin tones. And speaking
chlorine.
Wear
if we spend
pol-
time
We hum in
avoid
the sun or
you frequent
il
beyond
color
real
color:
oi
lois ol
sun hat, and
a
nail
and eye shadows arc pari ol out When we wear wlhic 01 black, our
provide
coloring our hair
Lipsticks,
a
in
swimming
up on a chlorine-removing shampoo (a one \ou color your hair) and conditioner.
siock
pool,
color-sale
il
HAVE HAPPY FEET.
'here's
jlj
no
SMELL BETTER THAN BUG SPRAY.
In
summer,
we seek lighter scents.
I
gams.St.n! the summei polish,
.\
buy a bottle for tou
deningand
1
lot,
1
remove calluses
show
off.
Defuzz 1
rine,
and
and
fron
tl
noisturizer to
salt water.
If
1
on
.
it<
lv
aftei
'n
you are
a
nice
i
md
heels,
which sandals and mules
h area by shaving, using a depilatory, or
combat the
drying effects of
summer
1,
1.
;
m, lime, or grapefruit
may Pe sprayed on strategically to mix with
heat, chlo-
characterize what
we
like
best about
summer— the deliciously down-to-earth,
carefree scents of nature. Spray colognes are fun to spntz on throughout the day, as they are less ever,
heavy than full-strength perfumes. Fragrance will
cover a whiff of sweat, so
now is the
in
appearance,
your deodorant or antiperspirant. And
exfoliate your skin.
Wash hands
have herbal and
your legs are very pale or not smooth it,
i
the earthy scent of freshly cut grass, moss, and ferns. These choice fragrances
likely to b<
\
consider using a self-tanner. Before using immecli.
When you choose
-
11
are hardest
will
i
manicure and
I
stone
lee r
\
using to keep your palms from absorbing stain.
outdoors
in
how-
best time to check the efficiency of
many
citrus fragrances of their
not,
of today's natural
own so
if
bug
repellents
you are planning on being
a buggy area, take time to seek out a repellent you enjoy smelling.
.,
___
summer beauty & fragrance fri
d
—
W
M m•
,
• • The two basic items necessary to sustain life are sunshine and coconut milk DUSTIN HOFFMAN,
FAKE
IT.
When we were an agrarian society,
Midnight Cowboy
m
was a
having a tan
jGl
sign of
PAINT A
SUMMER
FACE.
First
apply sunblock, even on cloudy days.
i
being a
common
membership those
who
in
lack
laborer. During the Industrial Revolution,
the leisure class.
knowledge
sun and the glow
it
still
Now
bake
that
in
are
in
the sun. But
casts. Liquid tanners,
bronzing sticks, and powders are just
we
a tan betrayed
Then
lightly
dust a bronzing powder
the easiest
way
It
many
be applied over foundation
cream bronzers,
of us
still
crave the
tinted moisturizers,
some of the ways you can
fake
it
good.
skin tone, stay with textures.
over your face with a large, soft brush.
to look sun-kissed
the information age, only
is
all
if
needed.
warm browns,
not
because as powder
When
choosing the
A little more can be used on the cheeks,
shimmery brown shadow applied
definition. In
Citrus perfume appeals to extroverts.
the summer,
lips
is light
and can
right color for
your
red-mahogany tones, and look for sheer
those areas where the sun usually tans or burns soft,
it
look great
to lids.
when
A
nose, forehead, and chin first.
little-
You may want
black mascara
they're coated with a
to try a
will
give
generous
topping of tinted gloss. Warm, pink-brown tones create a natural look.
chapter
fivt
The moment
of
change,
after the languor of
those forgotten afternoons, The pace quick-
ens
—there's a sense
generations before us
of
being
alive,
as
if
the
who raced against the
fcjSt-.
'M
mm Autumn... makes a double demand. It
asks that
we prepare
for the future... But it also asks that
we
learn to let go
to
—
acknowledge
Wthe beauty of spareness. ^} BONARO
W.
OVERSTREET,
"Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness"
jJKT
BAG
ACCESSORIES
JACKET
BAG
Jlllff
your
closet
AUTUMN
BREAK
IN
NEW
(Jjjj)
grasp the toe
PUMP UP YOUR PUMPS. Do they need
new
soles or heel
caps? Polishing? Do the edges of the soles
need reblacking?
forth gently. Put
rug. then
shoes on and
walk: First
on a
on a harder surface. Always wear
stockings or socks
have stitching coming loose, perhaps your shoe repair shop
still
feel
when breaking in shoes.
If
they
snug, ask your shoe repairman to stretch
them. Or dip stockings or lightweight socks half-alcohol, half-water solution, out, put
them
socks are
dry.
shoes than a I
shoe and bend back and
If
they are only scuffed or soiled or
can work wonders.
SHOES
of the
SHOES. Before wearing,
on,
is
a
squeeze them
and wear the shoes
This
in
harder on the
regular break-in but
until
the
lining of
the
it's
effective.
» b We brought nothing into the world,
and
certain that
it is
we can
carry nothing out.^5 THE BIBLE
A new belt is one of the
-.
quickest
AUTUMN BASICS
ways to update
a suit or pantsuit.
AUTUMN OCCASIONS Labor Day.
So \\
\\
MIA DO
I
II
\\
I
l()
BECIN
EARING STOCKINGS \GAIN?
While
it
often stays
Back
.
Back to work.
.
school.
to
Harvest time.
.
.
.
.
.
State fairs.
.
Tailgate
School
parties.
meetings.
.
.
.
warm
through the end of October,
Dining out.
.
Art openings.
.
.
.
Cocktail
propriety dictates thai you wear stockings to work or for dressy
parties.
.
.
Dinner parties.
.
.
Business
events immediately after Labor
Day
— unless von are wearing
conferences.
.
.
Halloween.
.
.
Theater.
.
strappy evening sandals.
Weekends can
lie
more
casual.
Yom
Kippur...
Thanksgiving...
—
elements of style
H
I've
a
known anyone yet who doesn't suffer certain restlessness when autumn rolls never
around... We're
eii>hl
al
anything
is
years old again
possible.
and
55
SUE GRAFTON, "Long Gone"
U
M
U
hen the sun hangs lowei casts longer
nature
in
N
the sk\ and
shadows, the rich colors
intensify.
The
bright
oi
summer
melody of our wardrobe looks out of harwith nature's new tune. And if we're not paving attention we won't be prepared for a sudden nip in the air, when we need to reach for our warmer coverings. But even in places that remain warm throughout the fall months, the sartorial code to pack away our
mony
summer for a
fancies remains true.
deeper color
palette.
On
We now
cue, our eye
is
read)
reach for the earthy
tones of wine reds, forest and moss greens, cadet blues,
108
i
pumpkin, rust, and aubergine. It's when the multicolor hues of weeds echo nature itself, ["hese are the colors of harvest time-, of the foods and chinks we think of when 1
days grow shorter and the sun turns afternoons into gold.
Yet
it
is
impossible not
neutrals in autumn:
The
easier to dress
(
in
be drawn back to
versatility ol black,
make it and mean less drain on warm up these l>asi s with gray will
to
foi
busy
brown, and
fall
schedules
the pocketbook. But blouses, sweaters,
we can
and jackets
earthy shades. Adding metallic bronze and copper
in fabrics, leather,
night, as metallics
or jewelry
add
light
—
will cast a rich
glow for
wherever they are used.
Originally
created
for sailors, the
peacoat
became everyday wear in the 1 920s. In
thanks to Coco Chanel. Today
cold weather,
become
turtlenecks
a wardrobe must.
In
addition to warmth,
they always provide
a clean
line
when
wom under an open-collared coat.
(D)
Simplify
life
by colorcoordinating
accessories.
Brown
is
more casual than black.
can be found
in
cashmere and
fabrics
in
it
as luxurious as
a variety of colors.
autumn texture and fabric '.
A
wwam <*'.,* iKi
.-•
1
m
Layers of Meaning
elements of style
A classic black leather jacket
6£
has
Toughness
attitude without
being intimidating.
doesn \ have
come
to
a pin-
in
stripe suit.U DIANNE FEINSTEIN
"^
about suits
is
being
able to wear the
pieces
in
a variety
of ways. Just
remember to have pieces cleaned together or
age
they'll
differently.
and
bring out
when
your all
body
clothing,
look forward to putting on
substantial
your straw tote
After the heat of
wants to reject
T~~you The great thing
fall.
summer,
4
Pack away
abrics are the most wonderful
part of
.
garments again. There are
more choices for dressing up, from the basics of smooth gabardines to nubbv woolens and knits. The key is being smart lots
the leather.
about layering
—with
—learn
to juxtapose tex-
smooth silks played against wiry wools or cashmere against leather. Start with wool blends and work your way to all-wool as the season cools down. Add silk blouses and sweaters until the therture
mometer out
the
mohair.
do
is
dips below freezing, then pull
wool,
cashmere, angora, and
What blended
fabrics
and
knits
help you pull off the transition
from Indian summer
to
cold weather.
m
a lit iimn
World Turns
As the here I
is
period of time between the
a fickle
seasons during which we need our outfits
handle the sometimes tumultuous tions
T"«
of"
like
the
you can
(and
You may he surprised less fabric
is
by the hoi
will will what mav autumn wardrobe.
perfecl
weight seasonless fabrics staples
autumn followed
summer
afternoons of Indian
seem
transi-
the weather. For those unprepai ed, the
cool mornings of
wise
i<>
in
will
in
line
is
also
and lightweight [fyou think
ol
renowned
take d\e beautifully,
and
lor being
wool as hot and
you (lout know these wools. The) breathe, retain their shape.
resist
itchy,
wrinkles,
You can sleep
wear year-round.
lored garments in these- wools will he your best friends.
to)
—
a lightly
\
best season-
woven
line
wool
—
the
Similarly,
Pacific
Tasmania!)
Ocean south of
a
[here
10-hour
is
flight in a pair of
a price for this
worth n
amazing
lor clothes that
lasinanian-wool trousers
versatility,
von nevei wain
hut to
it
may be
pack away.
and wool, and mixing these with Lycra spandex and rayon, crepeLayering garments
ol
silk,
cotton,
textured wool, or lightweight kniis.
through
will
transiiion.il times ol \ear in urn
also get
umpled
you
style.
i^Fall is my favorite season Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees... J J DAVID LETTERMAN
12 Chic Simple
—
burrow-
little
dark colors are wardrobe
to learn that the vei
in
ing carnivorous marsupials
— now-extinct
and walk into youi hotel looking neai as a pin. Naturally, in the heat of Septembei and early October, loosely tai-
when temperatures drop.
from an island
devils
Light-
bounces hack from all kinds of routine abuse is thin enough to wear on the hottest summer thus, vet remains a favorite
its
other-
that
wool,
for
on
want
wool. Super 100s
known
Australia
N
N
A dress with matching coat
is
a
dressier version of ff
the traditional
In
conservative
suit,
businesses, a but offers appealpantsuit
may be
ing possibilities.
something
women
can wear only on casual Friday.
It
not
only offers comfort
but can also
be
professional-looking
when well tailored in
a fine men's
suiting fabric, like this
glen plaid wool
gabardine.
IfaQ)
^
lm
Don
t
FO
WEAR
IF
WEATHER
hack
to
your sundresses and shorts. Rather, wear
revert
clothes in lighter fabrics thai
long black rayon skin
and
IS
still
UNSEASONABLE HOT?
adhere
to fall colors, like a
a lightweight sweater set.
sider Layering a sleeveless top
under a lightweight
Or con-
suit jacket.
faQ]
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in
GOING ON
thi
OiiU
if
80s.
Inii
Can
you want
residents
change
SINESS
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to
I
look
colors gel darker
summer garments
TO
Mil
SOI
III.
Till
II
MP1 RATI
HI
IS
wear my simmer clothes?
stili
their
Mill'
liL <
a tourist.
The well-traveled know how
local
wardrobe colors each season. Fabrics remain lightweight,
and more autumnal. Summer
like colorful floral
\\
bites
sundresses and pique
and other
-mh
are
distinctly
packed away.
Cheeky and Bright Eye summer makeup and hair-care minimum, it's often difficult to (onus time for more get up to speed when serious makeup in autumn. It helps if you
Iter
paring your
routines to the
the
When
it
gather the tools and products you weed daily
And if you spend do the same with your evening (osmetics. Gently clean your brushes with shampoo and warm water. Rinse well and smooth hairs into place, then let airdry. With the earthy and darker colors of fall clothing, you will probably want makeup in more subdued colors than you wore in summer. Lipsticks and blushes in burgundy, red, and brown shades coordinate well with shadows in together
in a tray
many evenings
i
or basket to review.
out,
brown and gold
families.
II
you have
a tan. wait until
fades before adjusting the color of your foundation.
it
the
swimming season has ended, remember
make an appointment
to
che<
k
the condition ol
your hairdresser to your hair and have a shape-up with
is a good time to discuss ideas for hair color sine your hairstyle is one you can manage make and on your own in the l>us\ days ahead. Have your stylist show you some ways 10 dress up your hair for evening. If the soft citrusy fragrances of summer feel too light, some denser, richer, and exotic scents. They are u heady, warm, and sophisticated, which complement the
cut.
This lo
\
heavier
clothing
of the
fall
and winter seasons.
autumn beauty and fragrance
£6 No
summer beauty hath such
spring, nor
As
I
have seen in one autumnal JOHN DONNE,
FACE A.M. TO P.M.
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Fall is
the time of year
when we
running from one kind of event to another. Knowing
dress up your
makeup
for
pad,
off
2.
Blend
surface
evenings on the run can be
powder and
dull-looking
ourselves
how to freshen up and helpful.
handy to have smaller versions of your makeup and tools
Wipe
find
makeup
in
It
may be
a travel bag,
}.
with a moist cotton
Use a wide, flat foundation brush to apply foundation where needed. lightly
with a dry latex
wedge.
3.
Brush on loose powder
all
over.
face.
grace.
^
"The Autumnal" 4.
Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks.
5.
clean up eye makeup, and press loose powder
eyes and nose.
6.
in
mascara.
10.
Apply
lip
to
of the
Fade out edges and smudge the
pencil
lid
at the
7.
Apply a
pencil. 8. Recurl lashes. 9.
color
wedge
the area around your
inward with your finger or a sponge-tip applicator.
shimmery shadow over the
latex
base
Define the outer corners of the
lashes, using a soft lining pencil. line
Use a
and top with gloss
for
neutral,
Add a coat
of
evening shine.
—
September
...
October
%/) Wearing a
women's suit
in
a men's suiting fabric like
may seem
we are trying
hard to dress
men. Yet
The wrap dress
like
pairing
was made famous
it
with a matching
by designer
dress
VonFurstei'i
is
distinctly
20 years
feminine.
c
i
and was ra
a of
new gen>
i
admirers who in its
colorful sigi
ouette
The wrap helps to define the waist
and
bustline.
fQ) Accessorizing patterns is
easy. Just pick a color
and match
here '
T^
that
something about putting on a dress makes a woman feel special. Whether she is
wears a dress to a luncheon, a shower, or a din-
ner, she often feels
even
on
a dress
is
Chic!-
.mi-
But by
far the best
that its so easy.
to coordinate.
116
sexv.
more feminine and sometimes
No jackets,
allows lor sories
more transformations that large patterns will
think floral
Hindenburg
—so
Animal prints add a certain
blouses, or sweaters
suiting patterns can
simple pattern
events.
with a change of acces-
than a dress covered with a decorative pattern.
Remember
thing about putting
A solid-color dress or a quiet,
it.
A
go
dress captures a
to
slv
make you look
larger
approach with caution. lun. and traditional men's
and other sober make it memorable.
the office
moment,
so
November /?^D ecember sfe-,
. .
A coatd ress
is
a tailored
alternative to the suit for
business.
A white silk
shirt feels
good
against the skin
and
frames the face.
Remove the shirt and add a necklace to dress things up.
A sumptuous tweed dress with a body-hugging cut combines luxury
and sportiness and
is all
female.
A good choice for a charity lunch.
• •A woman's its
dress should be like a barbed-wire fenee: serving
purpose without obstructing the view. SOPHIA LOREN
%%
A Lifetime of Outfits THE HE It
The Gucci bamboohandled bag has endured as an
emblem
symbol when
of chic
photographed
generations,
for
became a rec-
ognizable status
frequently
the
on
arm of
Princess Diana.
A boxy bag with a short handle, it
is
often quilted
and always dangles metallic letters that spell
out the Dior
name.
44 In
fashion
it's
good not
to
have too
many
principles.
NES DE LA FRESSANGE
Acosmopolit.ii
i
bag from Hermes,
named for Grace Kelly.
A detachable
strap allows this truly
to
elegant tote
do doubli TheVuittonbag,
as a shoulder bag. a direct descendant of luggage that
was once
carried only
m
first
class,
remains a touring status symbol.
118
i
^
autumn
One Great Bag Relaxed. Functional.
Carries stuff
work
and
perhaps a
change of clothes.
Leather
is
heavier, but
wears better than nylon.
w
hat you wear with your dress clothes is as important as the actual clothing. Your choice
of shoes and bag can determine overall
style,
while decoding a mission. (And no, your bag
and shoes don't have Is
to
match
in color, just in attitude.)
your bag a hand-held jeweled minaudiere that can com-
pete with the best of jewelry?
Or
is
it
large
and sturdy
enough
to
transport your office essentials?
finest of leather
ment
and
a recognizable design,
that signals to sales clerks to be all the
Or
Is
an
it
the
invest-
more
solic-
throwaway trend meant only to last through one season? A bag can simply pull an outfit together, or destroy it. A carefully chosen tote, handbag, and evening purse can see you through a lifetime of outfits. itous?
a
Wha-
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opposing
and
Light, dark,
medium gray
come
iwith
tolifi
silver, crystal,
or diamond
accessories.
Office to c<
Replace sensible top with special top and ditch the jacket;
home on to cocktails, dinner, or the theater. Even women who do not work at a career outside the home are often busy organizing benefits, volunteering, or attending
school or social functions that leave It's
them too busy
to
change.
smart to have clothes that work as hard as vou do. Versatile
clothing
is
A
the key.
suit, for
example, takes
to a glittering
Lurex sweater top for an evening at the theater. Exchange pumps and daytime handbag for mules and an evening bag
and
—
voila!
pantsuit night.
A charming
— perfect by
Exchange
flat
Let rich fabrics like
The way you
pull
it
day
sweater set can
—
to
shoes for
silk, satin,
together
make
the
jump from
topping off a sequined
pumps and add
skirt
by
jeweled earrings.
or cashmere signal a special time. is
what personal
style
is all
about.
—
tai
autumn accessories utumn
A
is
the most dangerous shoe season of
Shoes made
I^L
for fall's tweeds,
good
all.
suits, velvets,
essence,
its
—only
neckline
16th of an inch.
1
cleavage in a conservative office or
bad
No
at a
considered
shape determines longevity:
black pumps, an evening shoe, and a pair or two of Hat
date a shoe. The color black serves as an understated note
^^
™
shoes
—well-made
evenings
loafers
for
home. Remember,
at
day,
velvet
too, there
is
slippers
for
such a thing
.is
an overly sexy shoe. Showing toe cleavage, unlike showing breast cleavage,
A black
I. ii
like satin
H
or
is
a matter of lowering
.1
shoe's
vamp
—
in
taste.
matter whal your wardrobe color scheme,
black leather tage
in
is
th.u
it
pump
remains
worth the extra will
wardrobe
classic
basic.
Its
tin-
advan-
looks businesslike as well as elegant Heel
whatever you choose
pumps
a
cost.
to
It's
the fashion element that can
wear above.
With the
walk you through
right
i
A
simple paii
is
are, youi black leather
a variety
of occasions with a
well-turned ankle, an elongated leg, and added inches.
ii
silk
dresses up the stiletto.
A well -polished leather pump with a sensible heel
can
combine comfort with professionalism
and
CI
Showing toe is
and little black dresses are the shoes of dreams ^k dreams with high heels. Before you indulge. J 1 however, plan a shoe wardrobe for your special occasions. Every woman probably needs a pair of good /
122
funeral
style.
dressy
GOOD BLACK PUMPS You can
a gentleman by
shoes, and you can
his
a
tell
lady
by
tell
good black
her
pumps. She can wear them night or day, rain or shine, for
dress or everyday. They are her power shoes.
If
she didn't
pay too much for them, she
may
have paid enough.
not
The best shoes are worth the
wear
price because you can
them more. You are paying quality
materials
and
for
con-
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struction.
Velvet slippers are
a great way
to
suits
in
the
and
dresses
your wardrobe. For
that reason, consider invest-
ing in black crocodile or
alli-
festive
when entertaining at
half
make
your casual clothes
appear more
with
gator pumps. They are
made
home. to last— and they are, simply
put,
something very special.
a She came
into
the bar of the Ritz
wearing a knee-length tweed skirt, a twinset, and moccasins and
—
in
a time when everyone
else
was tailed up
Dior's
in
New Look,
she stopped
traffic. +)+}
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autumn little
luxury, to mis-paraphrase Diana
Vreeland,
is
like
paprika
—
adds a
it
sensual spice to your wardrobe. But
luxury
mere
is
very personal
sweater,
—a
cash-
a perfectly fitted
a pair of buttery-soft leather pants, an
suit,
afternoon nap, a Saturday to oneself these can qualify. Luxury
falls
—
all
of
into different
categories: a beautiful fountain pen, an Italian
sports car, the appreciation of beautiful handi-
work, a great painting, an over-the-top beaded dress.
Whatever it
since only you
is,
luxury
is
highly subjective,
know your own
sinful pleasures.
Savvy shoppers recognize the luxury of vintage clothing.
made than today.
Much
vintage fashion
is
better
the off-the-rack clothes available
Often haute-couture clothes bought
at
auction are bargains compared to the original price. r
3) The beauty of vintage shops
is
discovering
quality clothes that are
unique
for
a fraction
of
the cost of a comparable
new item. These pieces might not be basics, but they add enormous style to one's wardrobe.
Look
for jewel-trimmed sweaters,
a satin evening coat, crocodile handbags, out-
rageous costume jewelry, decorative buttons,
and extravagant evening dresses. Great finds are hand-embroidered and finely beaded tops. Avoid furs, which tend not to age well, and check for stains and moth holes. Caution:
A
little
vintage goes a long way.
Mix with your more contemporary
clothes.
—
—
autumn
Luxurious (Q) Mixing
rich velvets
with sparkling metallic knits livens
up even the most simple of evening
separates
Have
it
both
—a cozy
ways
cardigan and
a sexy tank,
for
when the night heats up.
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the "low-
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color at the
base
of the fabric
and match accessories to
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a cashmere sweater.
is
illXIiriOUS
a cashmere T-shirt
is
cashmere socks.
is
A velvet blazer can become a winter wardrobe essential looking great
over casual
luxurious indulgence
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building a practical
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wardrobe.
eve-
hacking
or a classic
jacket in velvet or a sweater
and
pants of cashmere, another lux-
ury fabric with a thick,
soft pile,
can be a valuable
The
asset.
feel
of these fabrics (and the cost)
is
a luxury but their wide spec-
trum of wearability helps make
them worthwhile additions to closet. Velvet and cashmere are equally at home
your
paired
The
with
nap enables a
its
denim.
or
silk
interesting deepness of velvet suit to
take the strong colors of a print scarf or the softness of a
silk
white or ivory fringed
For
silk scarf.
down,
dressing
velvet
makes an elegant marriage with wool, cashmere, and gabardine. Play off the different-textured leathers of gloves, boots,
and
bag to add a more casual
feel.
Again the to
wear
ways
versatility
this
— makes
investment,
embrace
will
—the
outfit it
and
a
in
ability
myriad
worthwhile its
make you
sensual feel well
dressed no matter where you are.
knit
pants, or a short satin slipdress.
autumn 'w) Python
is
the
skin of choice for
garments with a fashion edge.
It
is
supple and smooth,
and has a sheen of
elegance when
worn over all
black.
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has a fashion code
as rigid as
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Life
128 Chic Simple
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Stripes
Sinful
can
brighten
up
Suede has
jr*
for
a wardrobe.
and bold
rugged (ask any
worked
cowboy! or
give you
more shape.
in
cotton for big-
game hunters who
soft
needed a coat durable
adding a
enough to survive the
luxuriousness to
bush, but lightweight
casual dressing.
and sensual,
enough to endure the heat.
In
suede,
it's
a
remake of a classic that can withstand the adventure of any weekend. With pants to
match,
it
heightens the
sense of occasion.
Leather pants are
now as essential as jeans for
many young
women. The softness of leather
makes the
pants comfortable
and
versatile.
Wearing
*
them with a wool turtleneck
you can
essentials: Leather
streets
boots. Don't get caught in
can
The safari jacket was
horizontals
Fall
It
be tough and
thin, thick
will
cool-weather
jackets.
For the very
knits
long
been the choice
the cold weather
urban
in style.
silk shirt
slippers,
without them.
and boots,
trek
With a
and velvet these pants
could be worn to
Thanksgiving dinner.
these politically correct times, what you wear can be
considered sinful from a blatant sense of forbidden
Tn
luxury or even morally reprehensible, depending on
whom you are
talking to or walking in front of. This
the fur debate,
and the
within the province of "your
right or
call."
wrong of
it
is
is
firmly
But the appeal of warm
shearling or the suppleness of soft leather
is
undebatably a
What were once considered luxury items suede, leather, and reptile skins have become sportswear basics in many women's wardrobes. Crocodiles and alligators, once on the endangered species list, are now farmsensual delight.
—
raised. Fine crocodile belts, bags, or shoes
time, qualifying classics,
them
as
can
last
a
life-
wardrobe investments. As with most
the simpler the lines, the
more
timeless the appeal.
autumn
Back to Earth
The classic black blazer
is
a wardrobe anchor. Worn
over khakis or a bare black dress,
has the range to
it
work with most clothes
in
of
the
your wardrobe.
shape gives the body
Its
definition,
which makes
it
important to choose a cut that looks great on and
comfortable to move
is
in.
worth repeating that a
It's
style with simple lines will
more
be
And
versatile.
because you
be reach-
will
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garment proba-
more than any
bly
make sure the
other,
quality is
the best you can afford,
which means good and a quality
ing
tailor-
fabric.
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like
solve
wool crepe,
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The Black Jacket A lapel pin is a way to give the simplest of clothes your
personal stamp.
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f
a
layer of
warmth and can add color
and pattern to
501 jeans by
wardrobe
Levi Strauss
basics.
&
Co. have been
an American classic since
the 1850s. Available
in
many colors. dark blue and black are
considered dressiest.
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autumn
Leaf Crunching WALKING BOOTS Look for comfort, gripping rugged
finish that will
trekking both urban
soles, a
accommodate
and
BLACK TURTLENECK
rural trails.
An easy
fit,
whether hang
md whites.
GETAWAY TOTE Look for an opening large
enough for easy access, a wipeclean, leak-proof liner,
and oufside
pockets
to
stow
maps, baguettes or the paper.
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to Levi's
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American classics since 1853, the darker they are. the dressier.
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casual,
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weekend wardrobe, think simple. and versatile (actually, think the same tiling
your
fall
whatever the season). in the crisp
^
jackets,
A
cool air conjures
good flannel or wool
Unfortunately,
many
hike through the foliage
up images of barn and country inns.
shirts,
inns have strange wallpaper, suspect
plumbing, drafty windows, and terrible coffee
—but once you
leave your lodging, your clothes can cheer you up. Throw
132
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your gear into a great
tote.
Don't forget a polarfleece or
knit sweater, youi n usty leather jacket, soft
and ankle boots. Add jeans,
and a patterned
woolen
trousers,
a turtleneck, your favorite pair of scarf.
You're
now
reach for college
football tailgates, apple picking, or antiquing. Be sure to
pack one nice sweater and wool pants for unforeseen discov-
charming restaurant or a surprise cancellation Twin Farms in Vermont or the Ventanna Inn in Big Sur.
eries like a at
To the Manor rf^ The deep
color,
velvet collar,
and quilting of the jacket
add
richness to this
weekend
essential.
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Pattern attracts attention.
so be careful how you use
it.
autumn accessories jries LOAFER A classic first made popular by
campus
coeds m the it
1950s,
has become an old
fnend with a new twist.
Each season fabric,
its
color.
and shape are
varied, giving
us more
occasion to reach for
shoes Th
1
lie
better the shoe, the better the look.
More
than any other item, shoes define the degl ee formality in
with
through
attire
ol
what we wear. Shoes should blend color,
texture,
and shape.
Brown shoes are inherently sporty and work vei more sophisticated \
well with casual clothes. Black shoes are
and elegant, or have draw attention quality.
more
The
altitude.
to the feet
sturdier
Brightly
and have
and more
colored
a festive
and
shoes
frivolous
Vibram
four-wheel-drive trail-blazers.
sole signals a
more country
A
thick crepe or
or surburban
feel,
but
the key is to balance the shoe's message with your clothes and the occasion. The ramps of the Guggenheim and the
elevated bridge of the San Francisco Art
Museum
don't
require climbing soles, and squelching through wet lea\es in ballet slippers
134 Chic Simple
is
A feminine party shoe. The more colorful, the
more festive. Along with the sweater set,
substantial the shoe, the
functional. Boots can range from dress-up stvlish to
practical
BALLET SLIPPER
more Ugly Duckling than Swan Lake.
it
dresses up jeans and khakis.
It's
a comfort-
able solution worn with short skirts
and
opaque pantyhose.
it
as a comfortable way
to achieve low-key
panache.
SPLIT-TOE OXFORD Borrowed from menswear,
this substantial
shoe has
an authoritative but comfortable attitude. Think khaki in
summertime and gray flannel come winter.
JODHPUR BOOT In
brown suede,
or jeans.
In
it's
black
ideal with
calf, it's
worn under a slim-legged for
pantsuit
a sophisticated look with a
(C
tweeds
a boot that can be
little
attitude.
For
my
fiftieth birthday,
had the bags
I
removed from under
my
eyes and bought
these black suede boots on 8 th Street in
the Village. JJ
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and What
I
Wore
B
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..II ere you are
rf^i
again..
Over black, acoloriuii oal
stand: style.
SUNDAY
IN
NEW YO R K— or Saturday
or Milan or Paris or Tokyo.
in
London
These destinations
call for
casual clothes that speak of a certain sophistication and
urban edge. Black leather
is
always perfect.
mere turtleneck cleans up the act
of
A black cash-
your old khaki cargo
pants (though what are you doing wearing those
in
Paris
autumn
B
messed up and
..all
no place
to go.
59
JAY MCINERNEY, Bright Lights, Big City
The
luxury of
suede its
is
not only
touch and
its
great look, but
its
warmth.
;
The soft drape of
wool crepe pants fuller
anyway?).
A
crisp white shirt
goes
slim black pants or a longish black
weekend-in-the-city challenge
to dinner with pencilskirt.
For the ultimate
— nightclubbing, a gallery
flatters
bodies.
opening, finding a cab
in
LA — try your black leather jacket
with a simple black dress, earrings, in
Milan— Italians
feel that
wearing
and sandals (except all
black
is
mournful).
You've heard
it
BLACK PANTS
before,
but like most wardrobe basics
in black,
they can
easily be dressed
up or ;
dressed down and they
Q;
If
+
you wear the pants
or jacket separately,
be sure when you
are slimming. They tend
are having
them
dry-
cleaned to send them
to hide the dirt
and wrin-
in
together to maintain
ANYTHING
color and tone.
kles better than colors do, a
bonus when
eling.
In
trav-
more
today's
casual world, they are as
basic as the
little
black
STYLE
The best wardrobe
dress.
investment
is
probably
a black pantsuit, so you
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS have two pieces that
work as well together as they do on their own.
But
you find yourself
if
Black pants can go to the office, out for dinner,
always reaching for the
and away for a relaxing weekend.
Because of their amazing versatility, they are a favorite for
pants,
don't
ruin
seasoned travelers.
the
suit;
invest in another
pair
of
black slacks.
138 Chic
L.
autumn
^Marlene
and Roy Rogers humans who should be
Dietrich
are the only two living allowed to wear black leather pants.
^
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A nylon tote knows no season, and can be
easy on the back.
It
allows you to carry
more
without adding weight
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If
your belt buckle
attracts attention,
make sure your stomach
doesn't.
A gold,
silver,
or rhinestone
buckle can your choice of jewelry.
I
limit
Much
as
cowboy championship
a rodeo
sports his
belt buckle with his den-
ims,
today's
woman
dressed
her
style
classically
exhibits
with the simplest of uniforms
and her "investment" belt. One of the most basic of accessories, a belt often has the most impact. Because it usually cinches her waist,
it
often the focal
is
point of an ensemble. For that reason is
it
especially important to evaluate care-
any belt that comes with a garment.
fully
it of quality materials? Well made? Does it give the impression of the careful and stylishly dressed woman that you wish to convey? If not, replace it. A
Is
belt should
be equal to or better than
the rest of your ensemble.
may drag down
Belts can be discreet
brown
(black or
it
wardrobe
basics
alligator or leather with
or no hardware) or the only jew-
little
elry
If it's not,
the rest of your outfit.
one needs
belts
to wear. Today's designer
have become objects of desire,
guarded
as closely as a
her jewelry
—and
woman
guards
cost as
much.
many
Perhaps the chicest outfit a
wear
is all
woman
can
black with a simple gold or
ver buckle
on
a supple
sil-
leather belt.
its
a cinch
tyH
autumn
142 Chic Simple
Trick or Treat? The jumpsuit, had
its
first
worn by women
Catwoman. Women's jumpsuits today are often sexv formal attire, usually with long sleeves and a zippered front or back. They come in fabrics ranging from jersey Pfeiffer playing
early in the 20th century,
origin as a man's uniform.
When women began
to
pilot airplanes and "man" factories during wartime, they adopted the jumpsuit. It made a comeback as a fashion state-
ment
in the 1960s
Emma
when
through again
found
TV
jumpsuit
series
The Avengers.
cycled
It
in the 1990s with the inspiration of Michelle
the
is
and
belts,
the perfect
foil for
gabardine,
in
it's
big necklaces and dramatic
a fine traveling
movement while
companion.
women's
ware of the American woman's
er of the
desire for comfortable clothing
bodies
modern-day
rather than staid French style.
him countless awards. His femi-
grew
Beene's finely crafted designs
nine renderings of jumpsuits fea-
moving ign.
to
d the
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gently
curved waists and
narrow legs pegged at the ankles.
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like a tighi sweater-knit.
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Jumpsuits usually have more drape, and
Invited to
but usually
offrey Beene,
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(B)*
to silk (also leather,
in stores with a specific clientele). In a solid color, the
appeared on Diana Rigg playing
it
Peel in the British
wool and Lycra blends
to
wearer
s
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the designer's
a
mind
body.
a Halloween party but you simply cannot deal with creating or renting a costume? Why not wear an all-black cat
suit with
a striking
mask—or with a fantastic hat and gloves.
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it
is
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hardest mixed drink to make. beincimi-
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refern
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Martinis are
,
It
w.
iriyasi887and
a Martinez cod
a religion, a private cult, an
invitation to witticism
and
sophistication,
and are as dangerous as a handsome man. Like
all
The Parallax View
both the easiest and the
good things
in life,
from
chocolate to miracle bras, they should
be approached with caution and of course with no thought of operating
heavy machinery. The debate
is
\
endless,
but shaken wins with us every time.
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THE BRIDE
a
f i
understanding
DRESS WITHOUT STRESS.
day-into-evening wear and the
Accessories that you can confidently
important
s
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MAJOR AND THE MINOR
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as
^k how-tos of transforming ^k black office dress or
™
reach
jewelry,
is
one
slip
of a neck-
message
is
delivered.
gold- or silver-sequined
hour
evening for
happens
much glitter, be New Year's
to
The
stockings
hand.
unless a
a helpful
list
in
black or nude always on
One of the most valuable tools
woman
should employ before her
grand night out
Understatement is elegance. With a large necklace, wear small earrings. With larger earrings, wear a bracelet or brooch. On the other is
peau de soie
Eve.
Suites of jewelry:
hand, here
or
Be sure you have unworn sheer
simply too early in the
is
this
silk
porting roles to the dress of choice.
Bright
dresses:
Black
evening shoes and bag play sup-
—
it
for special
diamonds, and pearls glow
at night.
thousand too many sequins or a skirt so short that your accessories clash with your panties and an unfor-
cocktail
dressing
focus-
an incorrect cocktail
is
takes
it
is
line or a few
tunate
when
for
suil evenings are valuable assets. Jet
into cocktail attire
ing on what dress. All
the
is
addition of only a
makeup. With the
brilliant
red
lipstick,
she dresses up her face. Brushing on a pale matte powder and applying a
of delightful smoky shadow and
nuances that can shake or stir. DECOLLETAGE: Plunging necklines
lash -lengthening
cocktail
were made for cocktail
parties.
mascara
How low?
will
into the night.
Depends on the mission you're on. These jewels are truly a woman's best friend and never look better
Marlene
than with an understated cocktail dress.
and Catherine Deneuve have
STILETTOS:
to
They're at their best dur-
on
legs dangling
from
fragrance. Dietrich,
Judy Garland, Princess Diana,
androgynous advantage.
have borrowed from
this
all
worn black tie
Details that
women
masculine archetype
include: wing-collared, pleated-front shirts;
a bar stool, accessorizing a
little
black dress.
For some, wearing a shoe that reveals the
soft
bow ties; cummerbund belts;
flats
with bow;
suede
ond
greatest proponent of black
GAMS:
is
stirring.
Sheer black stockings add
ele-
—seduction. With
fish-
gance. With seams net
—an
slippers.
women.
First
or
Yves Saint Laurent has been the
introduced
tie,
in
or le smoking,
1966, his feminine
dinner jackets remain an inspiration to
audition opportunity for a cast
part in Cabaret.
for
patent leather
and monogrammed velvet
cleavage line between the large and sectoe
Don't leave
home
before spntzing on your most heady
DIAMONDS:
ing cocktail hour,
ensure she won't fade
designers today. They are worn with collarbones bared, over skirts or trousers.
II
a
autumn
It
The Black Coat
coat
doesn't get more basic
more than
about
is
staying
warm. Consider
it
woman
an introduction, and a
should consider starting
remembrance. It can add glamour with a
than
Every
this.
her coat wardrobe with a
long sweep of in
black
long
wool,
cash-
evolve,
Over a black
attitude
combining the unexpected
These
she. uli.
coat.
t;i\c-
a coat
.is
statements
Style
wardrobe
an investment that
—
over a satin
leather biker jacket
mere, or alpaca chesterfield
or
fur,
is
is
truly
built
over
nine and should be enjoyed for dress or tuxedo ensemble,
main
years.
pra< deal: raincoat,
Eventually you is
the height of sophisti-
cation. Over gray flannel
worn
with
slip
feel
sweater
in a
it
relaxed
makes
plush fabric like fur or
pile.
brocade, matelasse,
satin,
and
and
fur-lined silks are other
sump-
it's
the color
that seduces you, or a pattern that
makes you of
that
a
the essence
is
desire some-
sleeve. Possibly
tuous options. Maybe pearls,
the
jacket,
fabulous every time von
your arm into a
Velvet,
cashmere
may
more luxurious
thing
von
trousers
with
weekend
and wool coat that can double for work and evening functions.
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start
First
feel daring.
Even a dark
chic-perfect cloth coat can be elevated to spe-
for
a
casual
dinner out
cial
evening status by virtue of a
brightlv colored satin lining, or by
wherever you are going.
adding a beaded scarf or fur
hat.
L..
Night Falls on the City <TA Ajacketisan alternative to
the long coat,
one that saves you fretting about changing hemlines.
Make
sure that what
shows underneath
is
well
coordinated.
f
w)
^ evenin9 coal n a '
dramatic color, texture, or pattern is
entrance maker.
an It
changes the mood and separates work from
LEOPARD. Reversible coats can adapt to your whimsy or the
occasion with at
little
glamorous me."
play.
VELVET. Occasionally you're faced with a spectacular
one you
makes wardrobe
planning. Leopard print says "look
creation,
When
sense, but does give you and your basic huge dose of style. Like all true fashion aficionados, if vou don't have the occasion to wear it, von create one.
reversed to sheared mink, a
more elegant self their value, and the glimpse of
emerges. Their
versatility
adds
to
lining adds mystery.
little
a
fall
for heart over pocketbook.
It
a Every mile
is
two
GEORGE HERBERT,
in winter.
^
"Jacula Prudentum"
V Winter
is
a time
off
travel, of holidays in
clarity, of exploration,
off
white landscapes of snow
and along the azure
of
faraway beaches.
It
also allows time to discover inside, with quie*
weekends and
restful retreats.
It is
the sea
son of opportunity, of grand balls and intimat*
moments wine
in
with a loved one over a glass of a sexy Valentine's
Day rendezvous,
enjoyed because February's gray holds it
rei
withii
the promise of the green rush of sprint
ww I am younger each yea/- a/ suddenly, in the
(dr. (id little
the first snow,
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and while and moving;
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see
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am
believe everything.
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RENEW
&
REINVEST
BEFORE Check
to see
replacing
the
if
holidays
J
any basics need
— sales
begin
and
during
continue
through January. Make a
and keep checking be
in
the
stores
WINTER BASICS
it.
for
You
list
will
holiday
shopping and may save time by
silk
blouse
J evening pants J velvet scarf black coat
J two-ply cashmere sweater J boots hat
evening bag
J drop earrings shopping for yourself as well.
HOLIDAY WEAR
WINTER OCCASIONS Christmas... Chanukkah...
Kwanzaa...
BOOTS
New
Boxing
Year's...
Day...
Cocktail
parties... Office parties...
Caroling...
Resorts...
Ski
V.
trips...
Valentine's Day...
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tights that
match your
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-kirt or
our shoes are okay.
lint tliev
do lend a
sporty air to your
ensemble. Wear a
a dress
long -kin or the thickest
opaque
stockings von can
like that,
find with your short skirt.
RENEW
REINVEST AFTER &
After the beginning of the
New for
Fd give it away too.
Year, look in your closet
any spring items that
no longer special
fit
you or your
occasions.
COLD
^
WEATHER GEAR
BONNIE HUNT, in
Only You Always have at
Resale
at-home outfit
shops usually begin adding
stocks
clothing in
to
their
pair of velvet slippers.
Someone is sure to drop in unannounced during the holidays.
February.
SURVEY
&
ASSESS
Try on your winter garments. Check for fit,
spots, tears, missing buttons,
holes. Fabric
do not
last
and moth
and metallic evening shoes
as long as your good leather
pumps, so inspect them
carefully.
Check
your gloves to see there are two of each. If
your leather or suede gloves are
soiled, take
HATS
one dressy
beautiful
matching sweater and slacks,
and a
spring
least
—a
who
will
them
to your dry cleaner,
send them on to a special
leather-cleaning
facility.
JEWELRY
n wintei
6c
fab
(faQ\ Sllnl LD
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WEAR
Actually, the
Ll
animal
Mill
U
l\
SNOVI OR RAIN?
did. Bui then,
bide wasn
its
i
processed, dyed, smoothed, and stitched. You can weai
your leather and suede inn
emerge
as sofl
"i
snow
in the rain "t
retain
its
Inn n
colorfastness.
ma\
Napp)
suedes can be brushed when dry, but smooth leather
should
!»'
dried with a cloth as soon a-
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—
-il»l«-
FEEL Winter
M
E
moment. Ask
fashion's bio
is
any designer. The opportunity
to
mix of sumptuous Fabrics is the thrill of their art Not onlj cm
layer
.i
the visual
richness of varying tex-
be seductive to the eye, but their sensuous touch can give us t
in ts
momentary
More than bearing a designer's is
label, fabric
an important
of determining of
a gar
part
beyond the dictates of fashion, fabrics need to thi< ken up in winter. We have to wear them it's a matter of survival. It is pause-.
Yet
—
tht
also important to think of dressing in layers. In
colder regions, an outer
and highpromises warmth. In
shearlings, furs,
layei
of
tech
fibers
more moderate
climates,
polarfieece,
fibers,
micro-
double-faced
wools, cashmere, camel hair, leather,
suede, and alpaca do the job.
What
we wear underneath can be aggressively bold in texture and dramatic in presence, not to mention easy to strip off
roaring
when we're sitting beside a fire and recounting our
on the slope. It's the stuff that makes winter dressing nubby wool suitings, largeexciting gauge mohair knits, and rugged suede vests. Last should be the most soothing layer, as it is worn against our skin. Light silks, satins, and day's triumphs
—
cashmere help us
to feel glorious.
Decadentk TOUCH ME While we may be hidden beneath layers of fabric,
our choice of texture
can make us stand out. Adding a gar-
ment with a satin sheen or a shiny thread woven throughout brightens up our heavy clothes. And there is one winter fabric so lush, so tempting, that you may look for ways to wear it day and night, or regardless
—
of traditional fashion rules all
year long: Velvet.
— possibly
The
pile
sumptuous, whether the fiber ton, rayon, or feel. ..well,
silk.
luxurious.
Velvet
which the
pile
is literally
vel-
and printed or painted velvets. And sometimes more than one of these elements appear in the same
vets,
—a printed cut velvet may be
overpainted with touches of metallic gold.
Other
or mirror, velvet, where the pile pressed in one or
more
produce a surface sheen. may wear velvet boldly, as a evening
to
I"
is
SHI Mil ING?
The
shofl -wooled
skin ol sheep or is
sheared
before slaughter
ami tanned without removing Ii
t
lie
wool.
was once consid-
ered the "Ml ret fur nl
European youth.
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beautiful dyes
and fashionable designs bave elevated the Mains nl this
very
warm
leather.
cape,
or
subtlety
f'
^
Sparkling coppers,
deep bronzes, and is
directions
to
or
\
velvets include crushed,
where a process produces an irregular, barklike surface, and panne,
velvet
1
is
solid-
burned away in production), cut
fabric
1
cot-
colored, uncut pile velvets, devore velvets (in
\\
[faQ]
lamb is
makes us
There are
scf
We suit
—
bag or shoes adds a richness
even the most casual of clothes.
rich rusts
are
warm
winter colors that are flattering to
most.
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colors are variations of red.
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yoi
ii
and
Black
little
is
silver.
the
ground upon
black dress
seems tired,
which these
jump-start
colors can dance. it
with a colorful
coat or a high -impact
necklace.
December is the month our social calendars can reach overload, and it is wise to plan for events, anticipated and spur-of-the-moment, in advance. How do you plan for the unknown? One way is to add colored velvets to your
wardrobe. Bright-red, burgundy, forest-green, even luxurious black velvets signal the beginning of the holidays.
A velvet jacket worn perfect
with dressy shoes and bag can be the
accompaniment
to a simple black top
I
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Winter party
gold,
b
you use them,
and
pants.
J
)
There
is
no
confusion that
a top covered in
crystal
beads
dresses things up.
When the
cut
is
low and
loosely draped, it
can be both
sensuous and forgiving larger
Style
is in
Don't be afraid of
on a
wearing pants
upper
the mix. body.
A simple drawstring pant worked
in
for
a dressy evening, especially
a
if
you're worried
dressy fabric and
about your legs.
worn with a simple
The fuller the cut
cashmere turtle-
ofthelegandthe
neck offers a look
softer the drape,
of casual chic.
the dressier the silhouette.
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M
I
N
N
wardrobe is not limited to only dressing holiday colors. Adding a few shimmering or sparkling pieces can give you just the right amount of
just
sparkle whether you are going to a celebratory gala or
room becomes
festive
in
feeling
special
home
while
dining with When the warp or weft of your clothes shot with metallic threads, your passage through a at
holiday company. is
a
moment
of scintillating energy.
Stiletto tt High-heelecL have been known
thin-strapped sandals
but they're often to tie you up, so CYNTHIA HEIMEL,
to
Contrary thinking,
popular belief and (men's) wishful
women
some men to frenzies, men who want
to (hire
be careful Sex Tips for
bone
in
her
yy
Girls
feel but
was saved from other bodily injury by a
narrow and often fbm inches in height. In the '50s, stilettos were banned from some marble and wood surfaces, as well as airplanes, where it was feared
The minute she could walk again, she was back in high heels. A woman learns, almost instinctively, what high heels do for her posture and sexual allure, how they can drive a man crazy. The decision not to wear high heels may seem easy to make but is difficult to stick to
they would
High heels fust became popular with American women when skirts began to rise in the 1920s, and if you have ever known a woman who was a true lover of high heels, you know the depth of
in the
her passion. In Houston, a power dresser of the 1980s
the d'Orsay, a shorter
heels.
dentally
fell
A
not
all
stiletto
arc in love with high
heel can be harrowing, as
puncture the metal
on her
is
floor.
into the orchestra pit of the
Center. Landing squarely
it
acci-
Wortham Theater
stilettos,
she broke every
tight
biown leather
presence of a meticulously crafted pair of crocodile
pumps [f you
suit.
or a pair of spindly jewel-encrusted evening sandals.
compromise on comfort, there are
are not willing to
sew, dress) alternatives. Revealing toe cleavage or wearing
pump
can be as seductive and
cut low to reveal the arch,
on the feet. black peau de
infinitely easier
your evening collection with a pair
in
Start soie.
SURVIVE STILETTOS. They may look sexy, to
but they can
mention the aching feet and cramped calves. To minimize
muscles before wearing, and exercise stretch your feet
to build
up
calf
be a real pain
their
in
the lower back, not
adverse impact, stretch your leg
and stomach muscles. Take
whenever possible. Use a padded shoe
liner to
off
shoes and
cushion the balls of your
feet.
Avoid walking long distances. Try not to wear high heels for more than six hours, and don't wear the
same
pair
two days
in
a row.
When
in
doubt, repeat the mantra "Beauty
knows no
pain."
What Should
I
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ff
f
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There comes a point in
every woman's
NOT SHORT ON GLAM A black velvet a>
life-
more often than not dur-
dress with at
and a grown-up version
ing the winter holidays-
when
it's
time to
pull
out
U
once a young
all
n at i<>
most
events because
the stops. Either you want and ex v
to
have the time of your life
or the occasion calls for
fancy dress.
And fancy
EVENING SUIT irfeta,
I
dress does not only
mean
in
wttons, transii
long gown. Pantsuits,
especially
goi
everyday
into nights only.
Pants are acceptable
short suits,
and
cocktail
at
most
black-tie
events, especially
dresses are
now often as
:
i
ng- edge urban
environments and
appropriate
worked
in
if
they are
dazzling fabrics
with decorative detail. Metallics, vets,
and
brocades, lace
vel-
can be
cause for excitement.
I
atmospheres
of
Miami
LONG ON STYLE The long
dress, for
those formal events
when men are expected white
tie
to
wear
or black,
represents a major
investment
for
most
women. Your first choice might be
something black that
can be transformed by accessories. After that,
A
column fabric in
go for effect.
of decorative
will
a room
a great option
a
i
lace for
cover their arms yet
sarily black- tie formal, still
suit
in
like
women who want to
Although not neces-
a short
j
of color.
sheer fabric is
Mf
stand out
Long sleeves
WELL-SUITED
I
long, light-colored
look feminine.
li
can be
distinguished by a
boldness
in
color
especially rich
worked
in
made
when
is
double-
faced duchess
satin.
Such an ensemble >•
would be the choice for
a cocktail
in cities
buffet
such as
:v
Houston, Dallas, Detroit, or
Chicago.
^
W
Time
Money
Is
Not since Cinderella
has a dressy watch
been as essential to a woman's special-
• • Three o'clock
occasion wardrobe as now. Today dressing up for
is
usually
is
a charitable
fundraiser,
always too
late
and the
or too early
women who organize these events run them with the precision of
for anything
a Swiss trainmaster.
you want to do.}^ JEAN-PAUL SARTRE
Notice some
crossover between your everyday
and special-occasion the black
pumps
or
the pearls to work, theater.
These
accessories.
flats,
PTA
You can wear and
the black purse,
and for the become the foun-
functions,
versatile pieces
you wain something unusual. Most
basics
lists,
pieces that
160 Chic Simple
get you dirough any event, planned it:
It is
for special occasions that
lies
the potential for
making bad
The point
is
to
know
what the basics are for you, then build from there. Therein
can depend on to
face
and therein
clothing and accessory investments.
lies
stylishly
are not satisfied
with the few dress-up clothes or accessories that are on these
dation of a wardrobe. They are the simple solutions that you
and unplanned. But
women
the opportunity to begin acquiring over time special
when worn
repeatedly
become your personal
style
markers, those pieces that set you apart from the crowd.
Min-CTDyair JUDITH LEBER has been bedecking the glamorous
MIOl
II)
I
)I\\I()M)> Sills,
WEAR
and wealthy (Beverly
KIM.
1)1
Kim Basinger, and Ivana Trump,
ML \)\\ ? Man- Owen Greenwood. I
to
name a few) with her jeweled
exotic designs sincel 963.
The a Texas socialite.
craftsmanship involved, which she herself learned in
Budapest,
is
an
in
artisan's guild
unparalleled,
of her minaudieres are
7,000 to
each
1
was once
was improper
Some
complete. They have collector's items
wear
to
came
day. "Honey,*
3,000 pave rhinestones,
individually hand-set.
it
diamonds during the
covered with
One
bag can take up to seven days
told that
Greenwood
to
"thill S
become
1
worthy of display.
-
retort,
exactly what
thought until
afford them."
I
could nless
I
they are low -key. likr
Mud-, wearing diamonds (luring the
an exercise
[
ACTUAL SIZE
day
calls lor
in taste.
]
Sometimes bigger isn't necessarily better, especially when it comes to evening bags. And few can match the beauty or status as collectible of the minaudiere.
One
of these small sculptural bags, usually ornamented
with pave faux jewels,
may be
for any dressy occasion.
When
minaudiere can be displayed where it can function
shelf,
all it
at
as
the jewelrv vou need
has the day
home on a
tiny
off,
the
a table or
objet
d'art.
mm A perfectly* managed Christmas correct in even' detail is, like basted inside seams and letters answered by re/ urn, «
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a sure sign of someone irho
h^n 7
enough
to
do.}}
KATHERINE WHITEHORN
M j*jfr
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m
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m
um
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sfas
cf^ Avoid wearing bright red
on
camera or you
may risk some dissolution
in
the garment's silhouette.
cf^i
Sometimes you have to
let
everyone else
wear black, so you'll shine.
Snap-on shoe ornaments can give velvet
flats
holiday cheer.
A classically styled sweater instantly
becomes an evening
affair
with the addition of
beading or
sequins.
Tw
1
rimming Thee: Christmas forth just as
No
sooner
ible elf
holly.
to burst
some
invis-
Throughout the United
States,
are compelled to spread the holiday spirit by deco-
would
easiest
way
Christmas cheer in red. In
is
to
enon
that
began decades ago with
designs onto sweatshirts. Today
clothing items at this
quality,
proportion, detail, and design. These sweaters are
phenom-
with black to
make
by dressing
the recent decades of
power wardrobes, red has become a prerequisite, if not a
neutral.
It
calls attention
and
can signal power. That red wool suit
gluing glitter
similar to choosing a painting, in terms of considering
night, with jeans
Perhaps spread
women
has reached the propor-
becoming one of the best-selling time of year. Choosing one can be
worn day and
sweater, a
it
tions of holiday tradition,
their tree. Talk about
power of dress. Hence the Christmas
SCARLET WOMAN: the
seems
Thanksgiving grace.
the table cleared than
is
rating themselves, just as they the
spirit
finish saying
has trimmed every streetlight in town with
boughs of
women
we
purchased for an important
speaking engagement
will
just right for the holidays.
be
And
what about the red twinset
the design
and velvet; try wearing them pop and your body recede.
originally
bought to brighten up
your good
black
Worn
suit?
with a taffeta ball skirt,
it
can
go from holiday dinner parties to nearly in
the
any formal occasion
month
of
December.
Wha-
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••
May
your only pain in life
be
^
champagne. Toast given by
DERRILL OSBORN COUCH POTATO Times Square
up your living
lights
room. The ball drops, followed by
champagne toasts with loved ones.
The moment calls for
DANCING
in
The slip dress
in
shaker-knit sweater
the
1920s, and
luxury fabrics.
A cashmere
vvi'.|«i|Hihi wilh
flappers
comfort clothes
silk
will
paiazzo pants.
Easy chic.
probably keep on i
1,
u
ii
;ing well into
the millennium Overall beading
sparkles
in
the
of the disco
Ay DRESS dress
for
light
lull.
UP. The one night of the year
celebration
that will last into the
is
the
last
wee hours
one—New Year's of the next year.
glamour or highbrow elegance, think
1
when every woman wants Eve
to
— but she wants a look
Whether you opt
festive, think fabulous,
and
for
low-key
think
com-
fort—you'll
be partying
for hours.
Sexy sleeveless tops help
free dancing. Highlights of beading, sequins,
cashmere and
velvet.
what you put on
to
—
it's
ensure sweat-
and metallics add fireworks
Make sure your shoes wear you
go outdoors
to
out.
And
not just the getting there,
it's
to
don't forget
the journey.
64 Chic Simple
L.L
R.S.VP
A long velvet dress ple
in
a sim-
shape
is
timeless
glamour fit for
a formal gala as well as a holiday buffet.
Your choice of
cover-up and accessories will
dictate the
occasion.
PARTY HOPPING Why not look great en route from
early
evening cocktails to late-night
sup-
per to cheering on the gunfire that signals the
New
Year out West.
N
u NEW
YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS:
/
will. .Stop smoking.. .Drink
by 3 inches
N
no more than fourteen alcohol units a week...
inches each) using (inlicellulile diet.. Purge flat of all extraneous matter... Give oil clothes which have not worn for two years or more to homeless.. .Go to gym three times a week not merely to buy sandwich... Form functional relationship with responsible adult. ..Learn to program video...
Reduce circumference of thighs
(i.e..
I
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HELEN FIELDING,
Bridget Jones's Diary Whe*
SWOOOOOSH you trip
Tf
ski,
is
the idea of an
one
upcoming
ski
mem-
of excitement, with
&
ories of the smell of pine trees, the
sun burning your face as
reflects
it
(
>l
I
the crisp white slopes, the whooshing noise as you carve out sweeping turns in
morning snow, and
fresh
the
sensuous
tiredness of muscles as you later relax outside in the hot tub
snow your Inst
you
gives
know most first
of
under the
a
this,
stars as falling
turban of white
[fyou don't
ski
—you
or
il
time, your feelings are probabl)
summed up
by
-.alkie-
it's
Krma Bombeck's adage
do not participate in any sport with ambulances at the bottom of the hill" in "1
ielp
keept touch
on the slopes.
—
which
The
case, the following will be helpful.
key to enjoying skiing
is
staying
warm
and comfortable whether on or oil the slopes, and that is always best accomplished by wearing layers of clothing.
and multiple
layers instead
'
ttens
keep
hands warmer in
Think lean
gloves.
of bulky. Opt lor
lightweight outerwear in techno fabrics
This watch
shows temp-
th.it
erature
combine function and style, keeping you warm and dry. Layering stretches your wardrobe and helps you adapt to the mam
when
relaxing
feet skied, for
bragging rights
and when
at the
Wear comfortable knits for travel, cashmere tops and pants for apres-ski. A
skirt
or pants
And
best of
will
a long
take care of evenings out.
enough to enhance your entire wardrobe when you get back home. Color adds pizzazz and will help to locate you on the slope, but don't forget basics in black; they make those colors pop.
166 Chic Simple
all,
they're versatile
It
five daily
of
has
alarms
and comes
dressy top, luxurious cashmere sweater, or
wear with
end
the day.
exercising.
fur-collared cardigan to
it
tracks vertical
temperature changes you can experience indoors and out,
and
altitude, plus
an array of Beaver-collared high fashion
meets techno
performance-wear.
The one-piece ski suit has long been a
European favorite.
cool colors.
in
Wraparound glasses
Remember that most body
protect the eyes from
the sun, wind,
heat
and
your ears
have UV- protected
reflects
and
through your head.
Earmuffs or bands
snow. Be sure they
coatings; the
is lost
will
snow
keep
all
of
the sun's rays, which
ness.
If
blind-
they have a
yellow tint they will be useful for white-out
conditions. Also
sure there
is
be
ade-
quate ventilation
so the lenses don't fog.
• •It was so cold,
I
almost got married.
SHELLEY WINTERS
hat
you warmer.
intensifies
can cause snow
may keep
warm but a knit
^}
Apres-Ski
Da^i
A cashmere sweai trimmed in mink may be over the top in some circles •
urious
of dressing
way
down
in
others.
.idds
a dose of glamour to this otherwise
classic
day coat.
Before spending
a
lot
of
gloves,
money on remember
that they are
among the most commonly items.
Fine wool
slacks offer
comfort
and
style
all
week long.
168 Chic Simple
lost
& Night
SKI TRIP LIST -I
jacket
-I
polar vest
J
ski
-I
fleece/knit tops
-I
gloves/mittens
-I
pants
slacks
may be all you need
to dress
up for dinners out.
An unexpected
ski hat
^ ski -I
A dressy shirt pared with
and nothing
A pleated
slip
socks
could come in handy.
Another option.
J headband -I
sunglasses
-I
sunblock
dress takes
up no room and
neck gaiter
-I lip
invitation
to wear?
Dress
*
it
down by
wearing
it
under a
sweater with boots.
•
gloss
-I
goggles
-I
thinsulate or
/ 1
silk
undies
'9
@*
apres-ski boots
An evening sweater provides warmth and
-I
boot bag
style
when worked in
cashmere with fur trim.
CI
gear bag
-I
sweaters
-I
ski boots
-I
poles
that
-l
skis
partment. Dress
first-aid kit
bulkiness
altimeter watch/
shells
and wind pants
serious ski gear
ing
hot
knit separates
varies from knickers to one-piece Lycra suits.
-i
-I
J jeans
GO SKIING. Pack a durable,
can accommodate ski boots
is
(silk
is
bag
a separate com-
down on
lightweight layers to cut
undies. Polartec pile for insulation,
—and
Ventilation
in
in
lightweight
it
in
offers
nylon).
Cross-country
ski-
a great workout. The look
key. Downhill skiers
endure cold rides
swimsuit
up the slope before racing back down. They need
tights
up-to-date fabrics for warmth and comfort.
J athletic -I
dfljfti
shoes
dinner clothes
APRES-SKI. don't
be
Bring festive yet relaxed clothing
afraid to
and
mix them with skiwear. Most
resorts have exercise
rooms and indoor
pack workout clothes and a bathing
suit.
pools,
so
Sun
pf 1 4
[
Resort
]
Bathing suit
cover-ups are key when ing.
travel-
Think about
the walk from the hotel
room to the
pool for starters.
And during the winter months,
balmy breezes
can get
gusty.
bt He was audibly tan.^} FRAN LEBOWITZ
here comes a time every winter when the avalanche of days with snow,
ice, rain, sleet,
the blah look of gray leafless trees sends ns raling into cabin fever. Resort time! .said in / Wouldn't trip
is
Have Missed
:
iimple
as
spi-
Adeline
for the World, "A
what you take when you can't take anymore of what
you've been taking." But playing beach 170 Chi
It
Or
and
bum
doesn't
mean
\ou have "usoi
t
to look like one. Retailers call this line of clothes
wear," to distinguish
to the sales rack.
name, and
But that
is
it
from summer items relegated
a confusing
and dated-sounding
a depressing label
if
you're not going anywhere.
But conceptually, resort wear
is
made up of lightweight
fab-
pack well and can be worn in spring and early
fall,
rics that
like
matte
jersey.
The
colors are brighter, but not necessarily
wint
Cool Heat
<fi Navy adds the right
dose of
—deep,
color
rich,
yet not somber,
A navy peacoat is
as no one wants to look
on
nearly seasonless
somber
holiday.
classic,
It's
when worked
a
In
whether
silk
you're striving for
elegant or
sporty,
in silk.
winter months,
jackets look
best at night.
for
and has a
bonus: Navy looks great on everyone.
pastels
which can look
terrible against pale winter skin.
wardrobe base color tends toward its
navy,
perhaps because of
nautical heritage. Travel with a classic-cut jacket coupled
with cooling cotton shirts, tailored trousers,
and a few
well-
—an all-purpose getaway ensemble. Tank pants, and perhaps a trench jacket — for unexpected showers or evenings— take you through the chosen accessories tops,
chilly
Add
The
day.
'
a necklace, a jeweled belt, or a tiny purse for evening.
For the beach or pool, a swimsuit
Why
will
need
a cover-up.
not a pointelle sweater that works over the swimsuit
or over pants for dinners out. cotton crewneck sweater to
tie
And
around your neck
nights, plus a large, elegant scarf.
pack, so be ruthless
—
it's
bring a white or black
The tendencv
for breezj is
your holiday, not your
to oxercloset's.
—
makirf radiance
:1
o your face with
a gold necklace
A locket pulls attention
down-
ward, toward
k
the bustlme.
:q: Avoid going overboard *
on holiday themes. Yes to Christmas sweaters; hold back
on Valentine's and Halloween clothing
costume
except
for
parties.
A well-dressed
woman never wants to
become a walking
greeting card.
V
A
N
As winter roars into the new
hecome even
For most women, red color of love. But ing,
172 Chic Simple
year, the reds in
greater assets. Not only
dark days of winter, but they
if
is
I
set
do thev brighten up the
the tone for Valentine's Day.
—
rich,
warm, the
to find the color
overpower-
a flattering color
you happen
your wardrobe
Uy wearing something white around your
face.
A choker
N
E
DAY
S
'
of pearls or pearl earrings can add a softening touch, as can a white shirt or a blouse, or even an ivory sweater. ber,
on
Valentine's
Wearing something silk, tic,
becomes you
Day be sure soft against
first
for yourself.
skin, like
cashmere or
to dress
your
And remem-
a personal luxury. If you feel pretty
are prettv
and romantic. Other people
and roman-
will feel
it
too.
whoopee mm I love the idea of Wearing a '
there being
halter
is
an opportunity
to
show off your
two sexes,
great shoulders.
Try pinning
up
don't you? 9}
your hair.
JAMES THURBER
D
R
S
E
There are times when you want
S
N
I
to feel sexy but think
yon haven't
—the legs or the cleavage—to strut But sexiness has
got the stuff
never been a body prerogative;
comfort and awareness. lusciousness
and
it's
When
you want
state,
an aura of self-
to radiate
—
come easily Often what we put on will
sensuality will
communicates well.
a mental
it's
vitality,
your
a feeling that
trigger a
mood
sheer fabrics strategically placed: arms, shoulders • off the shoul-
der neckline clearage •
•
•
drop back
mules
shimmery
• hair, loosely
fabric •
bottom, or waist
• sexy
slit
mystery • bare shoulders
• stilettos • toe
pinned up or long and unpinned
skirt •
• colors:
undergarments
pants that sway • a
fitted top.
white = purity, red = danger, black = • a
man's white oxford-cloth
shirt •
a glimpse of lace • the feel of leather or satin against our skin •
red
lips
•
heady perfume
•
clear eves
•
a sexv mind.
*• Luxury need not have a price Comfort itself is a luxury. 59 GEOFFREY BEENE
Your Own Special Occasion he rarest and best occasion of
Tl
Make
yourself.
I
week;
a date with yourself
but
set aside that
idea even further and find time for yourself at
weekly
basis.
—go
it's
just
an hour
for
it.
One
thing
is
for certain:
and
let
half
that's sacro-
cup
of
bay leaves
a
in
warm
bath. Sit
in
WINTER CARE:
Winter skin
rooms
skin pays the price.
blotchy, red, itchy,
and
tie
It
tight. In a
is
basil,
them up
in
can help transform our mood. Comfort clothes break
through the routine of the everyday, whether
it's
the
symbolic wearing of an old sweater or T-shirt or the
self-
indulgence of a luxurious for comfort clothes
you are drawn idea
mint,
We
centered for that
and
night.
your face
becomes
Wear
raw,
chapped,
gets angry.
and soothe. Avoid products Consider a more gentle cleansing
The
oil
Other to
into
bath water.
RELIEF. Put 5- 10 drops of clove
In
the bath, quarter a lemon
1
tips?
strawberries
When
outdoors, wrap a scarf around
protect sensitive capillaries from breaking.
and keep you from
squinting (another cause of wrinkles). Fight
dry indoor heat with humidifiers. Gently
s^
_^#
exfoliate
dead
cells
to
routine, like using a mild milk cleanser with luke-
breathe and regenerate.
warm
it's
water and a moisturizing mask to replenish and nourish irritated skin. Try specially formulated oils
and
lotions
stances like lavender
and
heal.
turizer
A heavier,
can lock
in
made from
natural sub-
and rose water
to
calm
non-water-based mois-
moisture and protect
wind and cold. The delicate skin on your lips and eyes needs special attention. Use a lip balm and an eye cream day against
and rub
and drink a cup of ginger tea. Go figure.
sunglasses to protect your eyes
^^^
will benefit.
the juicy side under each armpit. Follow up by eating
running.
rules of winter: Protect
with alcohol.
to
FOR HEADACHE
of
thyme, sage, and chamomile,
is
criterion
that they suit your inner style so well
and not only you but the people around you
to battle the frigid cold,
it
The only
to feel
a cheesecloth bag, and suspend the
about extremes.
word,
is
silky slip.
them again and again and again. unencumbered and gloriously selfbrief amount of time. You deserve it,
that
RELIEF. Take a teaspoon each
dill,
is
The
bag under the bathtub tap while the water
tub for 15 minutes.
leave parched, overheated
and our
rosemary,
water
Remove leaves, pour
steep for twenty minutes.
the liquid into
pint of boiled
full
What we wear
FOR MENTAL
POWER BATH. FOR MUSCLE RELIEF. Place a
Take the home on
an afternoon, or maybe every season a
sanct, or
day
Whether
a
time and hire
baby-sitters for the kids if necessary.
a
one day
museum wander-
can be a lunch, a
it
ing, whatever,
time for
all is
allow the skin
And
just
to
because
20 below, don't forget to put on a sun-
screen:
Snow and
ice reflect
harmful
Winter color? Most women's skin than usual
-^
in the winter.
a lighter-colored
UV rays. is
paler
You might need
foundation until the
Reduce paleness ^y with rosv blush hues. Add depth around the eves with deeper shadows, and find a good moisturizing lipstick. |
sun makes
its
return.
mm I've had my
best times
when
trailing a
Mainbocher evening gown across a sawdust floor. Fve always loved high
style in
ANITA LOOS
chapter sere it
low company.**
dress cod While the dress code
in
the United States has
have become more confusing. Creative black at the opera are just
ing pages.
some
tie,
relaxed, invitations
Western weddings, and a night
of the occasions you'll find explained in the follow-
Our most important piece
..
become more
HIP
of advice?
Wear what
feels
WEDDING ON MOUNT TAM
She wondered if she ought to call her friend Carol and ask what to wear. Martha had said 'dress down, but that could mean anything from Marie Antoinette milkmaid from The Electric Poppy to bias-cut denims from Moody Blues... '
Now
the
problem was Harvey, w/io absolutely refused to go to Mount Tarn in the French jeans kale had bought him for his birthday
weddings which was
fine
She knew he'd wear his Pierre (an/in suit. two years ago but which was now establishment... Wk
A
77
CYRA MCFADDEN, The Serial (1977)
good on you.
thought
If I
<•<•
my
epitaph would read
HOSTESS I'd refuse to die. 55 BARBARA HOWAR
h
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II
[faQ]
10 w
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WEAR
radii ionalh w hite
I
has
been reserved soleh bride,
and
nl
the
1
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parts
consider
rude
it
ithout
I
bride, h ^
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li-
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i
s la
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ila\.
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be
ih<-
a^
as
the
drill:
youi
Oi
ii
oh, you think.
know how
Yfou
know
jumps out
at
you with a
to "save tin- date."
will
I
wear? Relax.
It
Uhyou
to read
an imitation, you have valu-
able clues in Mini
hand before you even open
the
envelope or read
a
word. Thick, ecru-
mal the
black can
1
sophistii ated if
I
je» eh
bilk
more
invitation, the
li
\
11
Foi
mal the
more
togethers Ol
dress.
hosier plans short nolle
FORMAL INVITATIONS Formal
wedding
tations,
invitations
usually
e,
a
"save the date-" notifications.
dinner part]
she might
oi
If
a
get-together on
call niicsts to
extend
invi-
(hen follow up with a formal "to remind"
note that details the
date-, lime-,
and possibh the
diess. Kei riving
same holds
fed opportunity to ask your hostess. "What are
1
1
-It
ual
1
01 invitations to
biations 01 presentation
wedding
invitation
or pale pastel papi
is
formal anniversary balls.
A more
cas-
an invitation
bv
phone
is
the per-
we wearing?"
often primed on white
HANDWRITTEN INVITATIONS
i
loi handwritten invitations, the si/e of the enve-
INFORMAL INVITATIONS Colored envelopes indicate
finer points of enter-
are
fol
engraved on heavj ecru-colored paper. The
such as a barbecue
be a dressy one, but that your
and hostess know the
.1
a beautiful
the occasion
will
1
ith peat
colored paper normally denotes not only that
host
178
What
1
ami
a rln.
taining. Generally, the latei the hour, the
A ihiik vellum envelope .hums with name and address in swirls of calligraphy.
commanding message
II
what-toweai prob-
emerges from your mailbox.
a bright postcard
i- ol
how mil upon
sparked «
READ AN INVITATION a
pai
choice, especially
loi
lem
be
ami
Chances are you can spot
some
to l<«>k linn
i>llr~.
HOW TO
WEAR
IX)
you take special care not
to
consulting
1
VN
but in
still
« car w hite to a w edding \\
ok
1
deep South h mighl
the
oldei people
v
1
BLACK TO Wl DDINt Ves
for the
mam
in
•••ill
I-
[faQ]
DDINGS?
1
is
usuallv
sent
01 a
onh
lope gives you a clue to the nature of the event less
costume
tor the
formal occasions, party.
A
postcard
most casual of get-
!
i
i
ome. The
the invitation
larger the envelope, the
more
(
osth
and postage. Thus you mav assume-
that vour host has spared
no expense
for the
-
-
i
planned event. Translation: You are expected
The problem comes
dress up. far
is
up.
When
in
to
knowing how
in
doubt, telephone your hostess
When unaccompasingles often
nied, feel
\s
They may
also feel
DAI
\
uncomfortable. \\
for advice.
I'm i\\
ii
IfaQ]
DO\'l
When
an invitation says RSVP,
should
the host
let
the event.
Repondez
It
know
if
you
means you
it
will
be attending
stands for the French
s'il
vous
meaning
plait,
phrase "Please
invite
to
of
their
if
feel that
"RSVP: regrets only."
fine for a host to fol-
sary to have a date.
people are so busy unin-
may be more fun to work the room
Sometimes people put
than baby-sit some-
low up with a phone
call, as
nowadays that sometimes an invitation tentionally overlooked.
off If
opening
you
invite
is
it is
one who knows no
someone over
may
one at the event. Another option is
consider following up with a
pom
in rim lire,
the
French phrase for a reminder note.
your host
to ask
many other
A WORD TO THE WISE Do not toss the envelope tation.
Wedding
gifts
should always be sent to the return address on the back flap of the envelope.
Unless the host
upon
in
matchmaking and
it's
agreed
have
the
option of inviting a date or escort to an event, especially
if
there
argue that when
is
it's
Some
extra
or,
Inline
ii So
—Short
women may want
vel-
dress, cocktail suit, or dressy
to
when manv
change only
and open
Cocktail casual
sweater
want
cocktail
their shoes or
their jackets to reveal a
— Slacks
or skirt with a nice
or blouse, or fine
knit
separates.
to
up with
a il
\
our-
and became «
Urban drop
tth the
chic
—
Basically,
someone's
in at
The term denotes
a
wear what von wear to
home on
Friday night.
host's desire that
is
a safe bet.
— Means you
need
to gussv up.
Weal simple, comfortable clothes but the
oi
it.
If
most annoying there
is
Otherwise, il
a
theme
call
it's
your
around
is
bla< k silk
pants or a twinsel with trousers and
attire
— Women might wear long caftans.
dressy
pants or very dressy cocktail
tie,
long dress or ultradress,
and sundresses.
mi hi pajamas. Capri pants,
Do
not wear SwimSUitS unless vour bosiess
specifically
— Like
lake j orful,
c
commands
ii.
and then be sure
over-up. Accessoi ies
i
when she awoke, in high spirits she would raze the elothes closets, empty the trunks, tear apart the allies, and wage a war of separation against the piles of clothing that had been seen too often, the hats she had never worn because there had been no occasion to wear them while they were still in fashion... She would say: 'Someone should invent something to do with things you cannot use anymore but that you still cannot throw out. ^9 Love
in the
Time of Cholera
to
an be bold, col-
and cheap.
that on a morning
GABRIEL garcia MARQUEZ,
It
pearls.
I
Formal
more
the perfect time for a great white shin and
Pool
evening pants.
in
luxurious fabrics or fun patterns and colors.
dress.
dress or great
you
show up dressed comfortably: not too dressy, but not sloppy, and nol in work clothes \ll black
tie
black
shantung,
parties are scheduled immediatelv after work,
Dressy casual
— Long or short dressy optional — Shorl dress)
tie
they don't know.
card.
Halloween, wear a long dress and a mask.
Black
silk
dressy camisole top.
you enjoyed
an explanation. Or.
an intimate occasion they
money on someone
imi
if
(luau, '50s, Titanic), slate
tie
worse, don't want to spend the
gift,
DRESS CODE
for
night than day.
and cashmere.
accessories,
persona] note
probably one
at
Festive jewelry, shoes, scarf, or belt.
rriendl)
host
vet,
pants, often in black. Today,
is
tin-
inav
couple.
Black
be dancing.
don't want strangers present (black-tie wedding or birthday)
and often determine then own fashion code, so anxious about your own fashion choice. These
events are usually held after work, so suits are popular, although
they can score high fashion marks with the press and fans. If you are
a great opportunity to
one of the luckv attendees, be sure you wear clothes
want
real you, as
walking
in
opposed
to
what somebody
is
that express the
saying.
And
practice
those high heels and slinky dress to be sure you can
your entrance in a relaxed manner.
180 Chic:
else
make
10 chess
your
wear something more cutting edge.
suit up,
it's
you
change into a camisole, ditch the big bag
for a smaller whimsical one,
sensible ones (yet bear in
II
and trade your sensible shoes
mind
that
for less
you may be standing for hours).
Garden Party
A white dress can look
5
demure or
\
Sometimes the
dramatic,
dress code
depending on doesn't require
how you
/
dressing up, but accessorize.
you may still
want to look a
/
little
silk
special.
scarf
A
and
quality
acces-
sories
may be
all
you need
to
add to your
weekend clothes.
Elaborate traditions are often in evidence
at
equestrian events or at
homecoming football games, where sumptuous picnics are not uncommon. There may be tablecloths, candelabras, and fabulous food. In fact, at some events, prizes are awarded for presentation. Clothes are often
stylish, yet casual.
slacks with sweater sets,
for dirt or
and
mud. Don't wear
Women
fine accessories.
might wear tailored
Shoes should be sturdy
riding gear unless you are riding.
Silk, linen,
or fine cotton sundresses long or short and slightly bare
look wonderful. White and pastel prints also look great in a garden. Hats are optional, though they are functional and
stylish
outdoors.
Avoid spiky heels or you'll sink into the ground. Consider wearing a citrus fragrance
from the neck up (you want
to stand
out from the
scent of the surrounding garden), and off! from the neck down.
Don't forget your sunglasses, especially as the sun begins
to set.
q'-
When you are wearing something
glittery,
you don't need
much jewelry to compete. Keep it
r
Q)
simple.
Wearing all red is
sexy and will
definitely attract
attention,
unless every-
one else has the same idea.
a dress is
If
You'll
ing
all
be dancnight,
Be you
so
don't need a
make sure
necklace.
shoes are
Then again.
comfortable.
not?
S
Debutantes are required gloves. Guests should not. yet
to It
.
is
fine.
you are the mother, long
events where one can get realty dressed up anymore.
Choose
cut sheath
— simple
is
appropriate,
Long
chiffons and florals
silky
182 Chic Simple
If
also
of the few
Women who
attend these regularly need a wardrobe of evening dresses, and
mone) to wear ones that are memorable. The more woman, oi the one who has less need for them, may choose
a strappy or strapless dress, or a bias-
often have the
adorned with heading or jewelry. look good in summer; velvet and silk
practical
you're not the deb, don't wear white.
sories
yet elegantly
sheaths look great in winter.
one
Charit) balls are glamorous fundraisers.
ballgowns are matronly. Friends can wear short, dress) dresses,
although long
They are
wear long white dresses with long white
to
wear a simple long black sheath that can be transformed by acces-
and
hair,
[fyou have the jewelry,
this
is
the time to wear
it.
Theater
A suit in a tropicalweight wool can be
A pantsuit has the
worn most months
formality of a
except perhaps
man's suit, but
the very hottest
a relaxed cut and
and
a soft fabric with a
coldest.
in
decorative pattern
it
becomes
less severe.
Travel with a
bag
enough to
large
accommodate Sexy stiletto
youron-the-go
slides give
essentials but not
a surprising
overly large or
heavy, which result in
back.
an
twist to
may
con-
servative
injured
wear.
Stow a
smaller one
'•
The
better the
inside, for times
shoes, the more
when you don't
elegant the
—even
need to schlepp
look
everything.
when comes to it
practical loafers.
Women who
travel
from
city to city
expertise in packing. Dallas chic sarily the
same
ously, invest in ric
thing.
on business need
and New York
To ensure your
one exquisite
suit. Its
to
develop an
chic are not neces-
business attire
is
taken
(which doesn't wrinkle without a fight), and neutral color
your uniform. Depending on the
city
will
be
and the event, you can change
—or even go bare underneath.
the shoes, the bag, or the shirt
seri-
superb tailoring, seasonless fab-
general!} casual about theater dress, especially
Everyone
is
mance
a matinee. Pants are typically paired with a
is
sweater or blouse for a
on
to a
up—even
the pei for-
will
good
be going
afterward. For weeknighl theater dates,
they wore to work.
suit
il
ket or a
weekend performance, unless you
more formal dinner
most people wear the
ja<
On on
opening night expet
i
to a cast party or
if it's
linked to a benefit gala afterward. In this case you could wear your
good
to dress
pantsuit, dressed
formally
up with
a
if you
are going
beaded top and your very
best accessories,
<§>'
A well-tailored suit in
a neutral color
and modest cut is appropriate for
The wrap most interviews.
It
adds
waist
should be your
A roomy,
number one work
classic tote
clothes investment.
shape to your body.
in
quality
leather
bespeaks efficiency.
Whenm doubt,
call
ahead to the
human resources
department
for
dress code guidelines.
.
Instant
evening
companies
means always having
with relaxed
a pair of sheer black stockings on hand.
dress codes.
And what a great opportunity to wear
your special coat.
Always wear
.1
suil in a
neutral tone like gray, navy, black, 01 beige.
Stick with wrinkle-free fabrics
and knee-length
skirts.
Keep
acces-
minimum and stav away from high or clunky shoes. Hair and makeup should be neat and subdued. Keep a pair of hosiers in
sories to a
you] bag
—
just in case.
Try to
fit
your
style to
the place
where you're
interviewing, but don't wear something you would never normall)
wear
—your discomfort
will
show. Err on the conservative side.
I'sualh people
come
light
from work wearing
a suil.
The
ballet or
opera may be dressier on opening night or on weekends (date night).
may
A
pretty dress or evening suit will do. If
call for
big-time black
your watch alarm. dress code in Fe,
No
Europe
tie.
it's
a fundraiser,
it
Don't wear noisy jewelry, and turn off
The Same
big hats, high hair, or intense perfume. is
dressier than in the United States. In
performances are held outdoors and the dress code
is
casual.
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i~
i
Auction
Velvet
is
a
rich winter fabric that
can be worn day or night, but
it
A shirt worn open over a
demands upkeep: Clean at the end
of the
season
dry cleaning
is
camisole
—too much
bad
for
a
is
an alternative to
summer cover-up.
any gar-
ment. Store on padded hangers.
Steaming will help revive
crushed
pile.
Parties are times
when you can wear the bold patterns and bright colors that
are inappropriate to
wear to the
office.
.!
* Summer party shoes can be flat,
strappy,
and colorful comfort
An
auction at one of the finer houses such as Christie's or Sotheby's
can be a glamorous evening event where there
is
as
much
interest in
the fashions in the audience as in the goods on the auction block.
Think of the Jackie dressing to
a
go
less
all
O estate or the Princess of Wales dress sales. Also,
up may convince your bidding opponent the way
and
that
you have the money
glamorous auction, wear a day
suit
to
that
you are willing
back up your
or even a pantsuit.
bid.
For
It's
party time, even
wear lh.it
sets
the mood,
if it's
lives.
key.
a low-key potluck dinner.
up
so dress things
getting together with friends
our busy
is
Consider adapting
is
—
And whal you
at least a little bit. It signals
and joyous moment in one of the following ele-
a special
at least
ments: evening pants, mules, bold jewelry, an off-the-shoulder sweater with your casual clothes. Things get dressier written invitations,
and even dressier when
when
there are
invitations are engraved.
Rock Concert
Club Hopping
Short, lightweight
dresses are perfect for a night
@-
out on the town.
An evening bag should be small:
Some people think
all
you need
to carry is
a
$100 bill, a lipstick, and your keys. -
Rugged and built
jeans are a
rock
'n' roll
Never skimp on shoes:
If
your feet
are unhappy, the rest of you
especially
For something new, try
is
only
if
sexy
skin
you're
supposed to be out
a one-shoulder
top. Revealing a
follows— if
club hopping.
littli-
—but
your arms are
sexy on their own.
[eans .uc the uniform of choice |.k
kcis or pants have
in
something
«i
more
rock concerts, although leathei
as basic as a T-shirt or
top. If the concert
screen, shades,
is
and
something strapp) and
outdoors during
a hat. If indoors,
thing undi'i your jacket.
186 Chic:
at
sophisticated attitude. You'll feel right
t
ii
lit-
day,
remembei
sex)
on
water, sun-
might get hot, so weai some-
This dress.
is
the time
i<>
look sexj
01
Whethei you're swinging
smoke-filled room, have, the hotter
il
feminine
—
in
should be somewhat bare
and sweatier
other words, wear a
to a hot Latin beat
you'll get (bring
or flirting
in a
— the more fun vou
your compact). Shoes
should be comfortable, perhaps with an ankle strap and shorter heel.
Court Appearance
Silk is
K
shantung
summer chic,
A classic double-
making this sim-
breasted
ple dress ideal for
translates well
daytime
Keep makeup
parties,
I
sensible and
polo matches. i
low-key.
in
the legal world.
and accessories weddings, and
skir
I
A beaded bag will
take this
day dress to a late-afternoon
or evening party.
-
The higher the shoes, the dressier. Don't for-
get a pedicure.
9 9 Here
am, a
I
attorney being told in slacks
I
can
woman t
practice law
by a judge dressed
••
in drag.
FLORYNCE KENNEDY, Sappho Was a Right-on Woman
Besides sightseeing clothes, evening clothes are required. cruises in general are getting dressier.
more
Caribbean cruises are
less
Though
conservative.
formal than European. There
Avoid
are usually two or three dressy nights
on
a seven-day cruise,
where
long or short cocktail dresses are required. Other evenings a pants outfit or a simple dress nights are the least formal.
is
Unless you're Ally McBeal. your clothing and accessories should be
casual, the better the ship, the
perfect. Usually the
first
and
hist
A
suit in gray, navy,
dark brown, or black
flash) fabrics, brilliant colors,
sible leather
pumps, not your sandals or sneakers. Aim
gent and responsible, and appear
to
is
appropriate.
and loud jewelry. Wear your senhold the court
to
look
in respect.
intelli-
Museum
Party
A slightly off the shoulder neckline is
extremely
flattering,
and Astrappy
looks pretty
dress that without looking
moves easily
overtly sexy. is
great for
dancing.
The square geometry of the gold bracelets gives this dress
a modem edge.
:<$:
Self-confidence is
a requirement
at
a class reunion
that's
pj Comfortable
pumps
why it's
are sexy important to feel essentials for
good about what dressing up. you're wearing.
Many reunions
are a time to check each othei out
and
see
how
well
evei yone has aged. They're usually semiformal dinner events, so you
may want
to
wear a
fitted jacket or something
not too revealing. Black or midnight blue
ming, especially good
if
is
a
little
more
sophisticated and slim-
you're worried about those few extra
pounds. Wear some great accessories, but don't overdo sleep the night before.
hate hut
it.
Get a good
When
the
01 navj silk 01 II
<
word "museum"
01 ktail dresses are
wool
<
Metropolitan
ation.
an event, think old guard. Black
good choices, and now dressy
pantsuits in
icpe are popular. Accessories should always be your best.
\ou ate invited
wearing the
figures in
to a gala ball at the
Museum
latest
As long as
Costume
ot Art. you'll notice
women
Institute
very dressed up,
designer statement or something of their
it's
of the
own
cre-
glamorous, anything goes.
188 Chic Simple
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Funeral/Wake/Sitting Shiva
Christening/Bris
A modest coatdress
in
navy
pinstripes
\§ A new classic
(
—the
is
peacoat
sailor's
is
elegant and
transformed
into
reflects the
glamorous day solemnity of
wear when
luxuri-
ously cut
a fine
the occasion. knit
in
and alluring
color.
66 Does fashion
matter?
Always though not quite as (Qi Black really
it's
much
navy
Otherwise
after
able wardrobe
basics that you can slip
death.
too hard to
find
A knit dress and pearls are comfort-
do work
well with blue.
r
pumps
another
navy that
^^
on for a variety of
events that require dressier clothes than slacks, yet less
JOAN RIVERS
dressy than your
matches.
splashy party clothes.
Unless you are a
Subdued sion
is
member of the
bereaved family, black
colors like navy or gray are appropriate.
The
is
not required.
spirit
of the occa-
solemn, so avoid flamboyant jewelry, short dresses, or overly
dressy or attention-getting fashion. Traditional attire includes skin suits,
more
coatdresses, casual,
and day
some opt
dresses, although as the
for pants, especially
graveside
and the weather
polished,
good shoes
is
if
the
country
ceremony
is
getting
is
at the
inclement. Consider wearing your old, yet
in case the
ground
is
muddy.
If you
wear waterproof and tuck a few extra handkerchiefs
in
wear mascara,
your bag.
For these events, the family usually gathers with friends, particularly those
held
church and are
at a
chosen
something you would wear
male babies and
God. For
girls,
there
A good
dress or suit
to church.
signifies the
may be
a
is
in the
in
i
suit
lunch
at
the
home
the proper choice
which she
home
is
blessed with
or synagogue and are
followed by. buffet meal. At home, wear a dress or
wear a
close
The bris is the ritual of circumcibond between Jewish males and
baby naming
her Hebrew name. These take place
and
relatives
be the godparents. Christenings are
usually followed bv a buffet
of tlte parents or godparents.
sion for
to
skit
t;
in a
synagogue,
or dress that would be appropriate for religious services.
—
White House
Invitation
(Q) Black is elegant, yet
;.
with shape,
a little extra
sparkle zling
will
ing line
especially
be daz-
on the
Wear a jacket
when on tele-
receiv-
vision, or your
and the
body will look
dance floor.
ill-defined.
because it's the
Just
ice you've
ever been invited to
does
not
mean that
you have to drape yourself
<Q) Red takes you
in jewelry.
to centerstage,
Picking one special
piece or
—drop
but
earrings
a special neck-
may vibrate in the
—and adding a
lace
small evening
beware
too bright a red
camera's eye.
bag and
your best shoes
will
allow you to shine.
If
you're invited, congratulations!
We
wish we were too. All in
.ill.
New York and Los bin avoid Angeles. Color is welcome, ballgowns are not uncommon revealing clothes and avant-garde fashion statements. Then again, check out who is dressing the First Lady and who is being honored. Our Washington, D.C.,
is
more
conservative
in
dicss than
—
invitee
wore a long black-and-white
silk
check
skirt
shirt and black velvet jacket. If in doubt, inquire
with a black
when you RSVP.
silk T-
Vppeai in will
.ii
ease (wearing clothes von feel comfortable
help).
Wearing something colorful
will set
your audience, and from other speakers. attracts attention
and
can elongate your body. skin gets shiny
and wear
A
signals self L assurance. If
bright color like red
Muted
you're going to be on TV,
and patterns tend
and confident
yourself apart from
vertical stripes
remember
that
arms and
legs
to vibrate, so cover
solid colors.
1
_L
Communion and Confirmation
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
A sweater set is a relaxed, feminine alternative to a tailored jacket.
=S '
(Q)
Colorful ballet
slippers offer
a relief
Celebrations don't
from heels and look
mean you have to
great with a variety of
bare in
all
—
especially
J
a place of wor-
ship.
summer outfits.
A long-
sleeved frock lush fabric
in
a
can be
beautifully stylish just don't
skimp on
the accessories.
These ceremonies mark the time when a Jewish child becomes an adult after years of studying is
Hebrew and Torah.
cause for celebration, and
festivities
In the Jewish faith this
continue after the service with
prayers over wine and bread, and often a buffet.
include a lunch or an evening
good day
suit
affair.
The
To a morning
party might
service,
wear
a
or dress, making sure your shoulders are covered. At
night, a big parrs' calls for a party dress or pants (glitter
are expected: Family
and
fine). Gifts
adults traditionally give money, savings
bonds, or jewelry. Classmates might give clothing, or fitness stores.
is
gift certificates to
music,
These are ceremonies place
among
the
which Christian boys and
in
members of
girls take their
the church congregation, and guests
should wear the same dress they would for conservative religious vices.
A
long
coverings are
and
skirt, a
pretty dress, or a pantsuit
no longer
is
appropriate; head
required. After the church services, family
close friends are usually invited to the parents'
vate club for lunch.
ber Godfather
II
ceremonies are
Some
ser-
home
or to a pri-
families celebrate with gala affairs
— although
— remem-
these are unusual. Because most of these
in late spring, light
spring clothes are in order.
Wedding Guest he bride herseU ma.) be wear-
1
ing
pa ntn iil
dress 01
shorl
.1
nowadays, so guests have
Although
options.
hl.uk
acceptable
.lie
couno
.in. is ol the
more
traditional
and
pkw
mosi
in
musts
y,
in
es like the
Shoulders
coloi
South weai
more
white
should be covered during the i
(unions
in a Jewish san< tuary,
removed during
be
can
cover-up
the
but
the reception.
worn
Ciulsi.nl dresses are often
loi evening weddings, although long dresses and dress] p. mis
are
also
populai
are
dresses
@- An elegant dark
acceptable.
Suits
weddings, bul s.iw the
glittei
dress with glim-
and beading and sheen
mering acces-
evening weddings.
sories
is
festive,
not mournful.
dress
foi
.1
<>i
da)
t<>i
foi
Often
the
rehearsal dinnei
Uss subdued than
i«>i
an
is
after-
noon wedding. Long evening sknis. palazzo pants and o< k <
tail
dresses
.n<-
appropriate.
Ingredients for a
££Mv
dressy pantsuit: shape, sheen, and fine
boyfriend
In
button details.
a metallic lame or
taffeta,
and
I
broke up.
there
is
no
confusion as to
whether pants are appropriate for an
He wanted to get married,
and I didn't want him to. 192 Chic Simple
RITA
55 RUDNER
evening wedding or rehearsal dinner.
Maternity
Turtlenecks provide no-fuss style
—
in
black
cashmere they're considered comfort clothes.
"..heck
treads on
our athletic shoes
before your departure.
With regular
use, sneakers
should be replaced every 200-300 miles.
Forget dowdy.
A
mom-to-be need only
be proud
of her
new curva-
ceous figure, especially
in stylish
basics fit for two.
First
the waist goes,
no longer
fit.
and then
When
it
doesn't stop. Your breasts get fuller and your clothes
accumulating maternity clothes, use basic wardrobe principles:
Build around a neutral color; pieces should be interchangeable; darker colors are
slimming and work with a
get you through both dressy
gings
will
make
the difference.
demand
variet) of brighter colors
style.
Now
Though
there are
and
patterns.
A dark skirt and leg-
and more casual occasions. The tops are what
more
clothes available for pregnant
tradition calls for covering
up with
women who
loose clothes, those with
great bodies (Jada Pinkett Smith, Elle MacPherson) choose to celebrate their
fortune by wearing stretch dresses that hug the body. private celebration,
your
skirt shorter.
still
Whv
not? But
consider showing off your good points.
Or consider baring mum
il
If it's
you
like a
your
legs,
good more wear
shoulders or newly enhanced decolletage.
fewelrj can be bolder, drawing eves to your radiant face.
The
goal
itation,
is
physical
and
makeup,
and
spiritual rejuvenation
mean you
vet that doesn't
your best
at all
times
that's
wh) you're there.
turtleneck, polarfleece vest, sweatpants
early
Basically,
you need
activities: leotard, tights,
shoes topped bv layers for early-morning treks
hold the layers of clothes you peel
morning
may mean
chill
jeans
fortable loafers.
You
also
off as the living
a cotton shin,
may need
—
T-shirt,
Bring along a backpack to
sun burns
and you burn off calories hiking
worn with
and
don't want to feel you are looking
comfortable clothes for the various physical athletic
through exercise, med-
a healthy low-cal diet, lis not about fashion, hair,
cashmere
uphill.
sweater,
oil
the
Dinner
and com-
a light jacket or fleece sweater.
V
r^
d
\^J GENERAL GUIDELINES
^j
Geography was
nearly
isn't
important as
.is
determining how we
in
exposed
more and more
to
We're
dress.
same
the
oi
ences, and inevitably our tastes have
mote
geographical distinctions
much in what we choose to wear .is how we wear In ordei not to look it.
when
is
apply
still
all
influ-
become
Formal dress
global, less local.
once
it
where
— not
so
when and
in
like a tOUl
1st
traveling to another region lot business, a
special occasion, oi
even
holiday,
a
parts
the United Stales
<>l
chesser
be able
will
wardrobe
to suit
,u\{\
the wen
remix
to
bet
which
(in
existing
bash
(.ise
coverage,
much
skin
something nice to
be fancy, but
people change tries
much on
in
most
that
i.uii
so that
loi inblv
no
e
eities
and
\ciii will
be able
bend mum
to
gs
It
an) urban area,
do not weai
and me eh
hen
traveling to
shorts (unless the)
tailored),
shn
I
lothes,
c
\\
\i
c
e
business attire
sneakers.
almost always called lot), you are traveling i"
and experience othei cultures when going
see
abroad, "Respect"
the operative word.
is
Some
genera] notes: •
tries I
— ate
no
more conservative
Longei
LS.
— especially no shOl
skit ts.
Read
ciislonis ol
will feel
•
hosts.
of head covering,
aie
a
to find out the
vci
\
it
Style in cities in
is
specific
whenever you are
Slip-on
leet
— or
is
rural areas.
•
pre-
lie
chess
visiting a religious site.
I
some combination thereof
shrines and mosques,
.is
you
will
weal slippers or socks inside.
A
lor
visiting
be expected to scarf
can be
instant hat, convenient foi respecting local 1
loms.
194
a
ik
:
;imple
•
Steer deal
he
bead, aims.
shoes can be very useful
ol
than
Othei
Fundraising
events
often
these-
cspee
in
Women
cities,
cocktail
weai
the
ot
p. u Is
Midwest.
place
take-
cos-
quite
on weekends.
lallv
chesses en
Vccessories are chessv
satin. se
.uves.
glove-s, velvet I
and
shawls,
c
.01
us-
native dress unless you
wealing khakis and
aih\
women m
deep browns, midnight
Midwest
navies,
Weddings are
m-iv
an elaborate
party.
ale-
a
Wang
wenkclav casual look,
the-
swe.ilei sets.
here
festive
Because-
ine
Us
il
wen kplace (whit h
is
widel)
at
oi
— an
dresses
with
po|>ten
v
Armani
lllai
and
and dark pui
epted
pies
the
whethei
Chicago,
loi
suit
are
the-
at a
it's
casual bullet or more- forma] setting. Dicsse
an evening
llie-ic-
srada. long
1
cocktail
dancing.
Donna Karan veiv
is
Ralph Lauren. Zegna even
—
for
is
also verj
in the- hail, aie vol
always
someone
hair ext lusive
Iv
loi
at
en
sleek,
pop-
v
the ban
weddings.
weai Ivle-i.
dav
most
suits,
typically
l>v
Carolina Herrera, Armani, or
Miscellaneous Peo]
!e
and a
little
s
seated
dining. Even in the most lavish ol apartments,
we, ii exercise
e
lothes to run errands in
Chicago Evening bags are not
preferred clothes. In very
oil
be clothing Inn
is
ai
lub. en
Ralph Lauren.
Social
is
a lot ol
black, often I
e
Graduation
en
example, there
pi ivale
in regional
people an- entertaining more frequently like to dress festively,
oi
who does
salon
wedding.
black.
parts ol the Midwest, including Minneapolis),
home and
Ivler
Richaicl
long
weai
their filth
taken
jackets,
do weai
Cue-sis
excuse lor
Carolina Herrera, Chanel
short,
big. Bridal pearls,
casualness ol e
lot
farm. Business associates
en
included, (.nests weal
Richaicl
leasing
hole aie a
most popular. Receptions are
is
vei
Home
the
ol
1
Brides usuall)
even
weekend house
are-
Guests Entertaining at
In
women
cities,
Weddings
velvet
formal chess
loi the-
suits.
in
day-to-evening looks
ol
Velvet
and headed evening bags are
be popular eolois
men
and unique.
wraps, cashmere
stoles,
to
pantsuits
black-tie events in ehessv fabrics like velvet
often less
rules regarding
usual code involves covering youi
and
Chicago and Detroit ate mote
Black-tie
Sometimes wedding band can disrouiagc 1111•
an- comfortable with
the Font Seasons. Rit/ Carlton, a
ular.
traveling alone.
work
tin
Vera
both
conservative than
legs,
so will mill
up
chess
Fundraisers
mopolitan
and
legion. il areas. In (hie ago
the-
women
Detroit,
MIDWEST (CHICAGO AND DETROIT)
should dress more
when
wanted attention.
leu
rules.
the place you are visiting.
women
Generally,
wealing
basic
the-
more comfortable, and
conservatively
pared
— these
guidebook before you go
a
specific
You
feel
diess than the
in
no low-cut blouses,
Is,
some kind
light clothing,
shoes on your
developing coun-
aids.
the Midwest chtlei between the
lollies in
while- chesses,
Cities like
Most countries
do sit-down dinners at e
etnbla/oned
Is
pi foi
REGIONAL
is
use- plat e
Minneapolis and othei regional does not
tourist
a
one
to look like
While there
11.
chinking, martinis and
aie popular. People
i-4.il s
restaurants and
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Bool
a
little
S
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busi-
lot
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norm. Cocktails
the
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without being ioo revealing.
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plat es
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eatmg
bullets with lap
has
that
the beach
the evening.
foi
suit
you're sure about
until
too
is
one bathing
least
at
with logos, oi athletic
her destination.
Unless you're traveling overseas ness
\ s.ivvv
Id,
Bring
some-
ma\ be
il
helpful to understand charactei Mies ol different
•
can look patronizing and
h
otherwise,
learn Silly.
Forest,
lilc
lot
revolves
of entertaining
people are
that important.
around the Chicago
still
is
Bulls
corporate. In Lake-
entertaining with seated
dinners and place cards
at
home.
NORTHEAST (BOSTON) Fashionwise, there
a division between suburban
is
and urban women. The suburban woman slightly
more
conservative
and wears brighter
and lower hemlines. The
Ors
trencher fashions, in
city
woman
more subdued
ity
women
functions, most
evening dress but personalize jacket
—
say,
a lace bolero.
which gives
wear a
will
It is
it
prefers
and
and
little
women most
and influence
views, power,
home.
Politics
is
magazines, and
the talk
city,
and trend
set-
may change, but and
journalist
come
more of Quinn's words of
back." For
wisdom, we recommend her book. The Guide
to
fortable than with being
are fashion-conscious yet iconoclastic. City
considered the fashion hub of
is
and many trends
the country,
The
start (here.
has international and cosmopolitan influ-
ences, which allow for the development and
acceptance of an individual's personal
evening functions, what
on the crowd they're
For
style.
women wear depends
with: For
most formal par-
long dresses with quality accessories the old-money society
set
will
openings and events,
and not
dress dramatically,
do
dresses simply
elegantly for black-tie charily functions;
glitterati-literati
fol
women
necessarily in a tradi-
fashion.
don't
long
Many women wear
women wear lines.
Many women
They may even
which contributes
style,
a hallmark of
New
Many
to
peosepa-
enormous personal
York dressing, dolors
it
rains constantly.
cities, fitter
West Coast
to the
and health-conscious:
riously
bad weather,
women who
there's an equal
number
of
avoid the outdoors and sports alto-
gether and lend to be overweight For formal
women lend to wear a classic hem to just above the knee; black or jewel
in
Leather backpacks and
tones.
Coach and Dooncv
soli
Burke shoulder bags are popular Structured
handbags
considered
are
formal.
overly
women
Accessories are where
indulge in being
fashionable: This season's chokei 01 branded belt
buckle
will
be the wav
a
woman
updates her look.
beige,
New
and
York
as
and
essentials.
much more
as
important
in
what you wear. Pedicures, mani-
cures, haircuts
brows are
Grooming
is
color,
and groomed
eye-
Suburban New Yorkers arc
THE ROCKIES (DENVER) Because the West athletics,
women
NORTHEAST (WASHINGTON, D.C.) The suit is key in D.C. and women wear color. The quilted Chanel-like bag is populai and the suit
is
through catalogs.
worn
after dark, dressed
is
oriented Inward outdoor
like
showing
figures with short hemlines
to the area,
no-nonsense
conch buttons. They
also
and
wear cowbov
silver
classics
such as frock and cavalry coats harking back to the
or
Women
1850s.
wear broomstick
typicallv
and matching Western jackets with nickel
skirts
silver
conch buttons
Western elegance. Other
to events that call for
women might wear
an
up
A lot of women buy clothing Women in D.C. also avoid
istic
Qashiness
charity fun<
Denver than
any other
theil
good
form-fitting
I'cxans
oi theii
the
to
There are more in
oil
and
mam
imparting some
fashion
art
form
Denver and can
in cities like
be very expensive indeed.
Weddings Western-style weddings are popular. Oftentimes
the bride
wear a cowbov hat with a
will
veil
These weddings can take place
attached.
at
country-Western bars or on top of Lookout
Mountain (the
and
burial spot of Buffalo Bill),
often feature authentic Navajo music bands.
Entertaining at
Home ple's
Home
entertaining often takes place
moved
character-
social
scene.
peo-
at
ranches and mountain homes. In general,
men and women
when
dress casually
entertain-
home.
ing at
SOUTHEAST (ATLANTA) All
in
Atlanta
.ill.
khakis and loafers.
a casual
is
bats. Black it is
\cu
in
is
York.
at
nightclubs and
On
die contrary,
teal,
belts,
and
Societv
shirt,"
and bags when
traditional
gold,
among women.
wear khakis, the "great while
and lunch,
onlv
aflood with
not as popular a color in Atlanta as
nil are prevalent colors
\[icr
itv.
c
not unusual to See people
Il is
sporting khakis and polo shirts
expensive loafers,
clothing. In the eighties,
relaxed and colorful.
with a scarf or pin.
Western
often sport Western tuxedos
that feature a yoke cut. satin lapels,
women
are urban standard: black, charcoal, chocolate, white.
Men
elegance."
call for "creative
gym during
race-walk 01 go to the
their lunch hour. However, because of the noto-
tk
They often mix
up
live
stereotype of being slim
which can be worn
by adding or subtracting accessories.
com-
barer fashions and shorter hem-
not a cocktail suit)
rates,
events in Denver
cutting edge of
serve their dress shoes. As in other
dress (narrow cut,
to a variety of events simply
tin-
sneakers on the street to pre-
women by the fashion reporters. Many New York women own a little black dress, tographed on
on
where
in a city
newest, cutting-
ple are label-conscious.
Many
become an
with being
Precious high heels and suede shoes
last
edge designs are popular and usually pho-
The
Westerns
expensive animal-print gown with a suede fringe
(SEATTLE)
more concerned
evening occasions,
formal manner.
wear ankle-length gowns
will
Western jacket. Such Western clothing has
NORTHEAST (NEW YORK)
tionally
A
often wear low heels.
Women
and
Party!
Adventurous Entertaining.
are
nicely;
should never
Washington, because they
in
Women
ties,
Quinn, a Washington
as Sally
count anyone out always
political standings
hostess, says, "You
NORTHWEST
city
radio
keep up. Mixing Democrats and Republicans
PACIFIC
New York
TV and
news on
listen to the
women
grand events.
their state-
often in the
is
— read the newspapers,
can liven things up. People's
with an evening
make
to
ment. Washington entertaining
black
periodically inclement weather,
and the
for very
to
ting. The younger set wears bla< k-iic forma] attire when going clubbing. Because of the cobblestone
streets
nates, bul
char-
an intellectual
individualism
rise to
col-
colors
with higher hemlines. For evening wear
is
making fashion statements and frown upon seductive dressing, since they want their political
ihev
and
shop
taboos are respected:
Memorial Dav and before Labor Dav
is
the
period of the year to wear black patent
leathei shoes or white shoes.
Some
oi
the suin Southern
sctnl to be lading in Atlanta.
fashion rules
Ibis
is
prohahlv
booming business
nous
pel capita in
because
city in
the country,
which has relocated people from around the
providing main excisions for formal dress Women's evening wear is understated and elegant. The little black cocktail dress predomi-
world.
oi
die city's
Taffeta
and hoop
skirts
have
sector,
been
replaced by clothing that can be worn both the office and to the symphony.
10
wedding
Southern Weddings
A
big
wedding
Mead Country
in Nashville
always at the Belle
is
Club, just as in Atlanta
Driving Club. Even
you have
if
at the
it is
at
most
home.
have a big wedding
likely
Weddings because
your house
at
country
a
at
club.
are always at night, at 8 p.m., probably
it's
so hot during the day.
There are massive amounts important,
homemade
is
spread on
rolls
Cues
Nashville, Charlie
passed on
invitation
lood
<>l
— most
platters, but there
ber are passed around as
smoked salmon,
late as
tenderloin,
caviar are served. Vera
Wang
9 o'cloc
raw
vet
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Mead,
At Belle
a
is
also
is
finger sandwiches such as waten ress oi
In
and
the big caterei
is
groom
often stay for
like a cattish
The
jeans.
bride and
u<
i
um-
Later,
k.
and
bar,
big foi wed-
5
ding dresses, which are always long and
li.uli
—
a silk chess en
In the Delta these
cm
children dressed
in
lao chesses and carrying
bouquets of flowers. There buffet lunch
usuall) a big social
is
the parents' or grandparents'
at
Balls
opening
In Nashville, the- big
museum
but
long sleek,
and
a
a
movie or a
Women
10:30.
to
Armani
mid-call
not
Antique and Garden Show,
the-
which goes from 5:30 to
is
wear
Clothes are
dresses,
designei like Pamela Dennis
vet
is
tail
dress
acceptable.
is
might be
weddings
m
mother
bride's
cream or pale-yellow
in a
perhcih acceptable n.iw in
The
dress.
It
Nashville
fabrics.
Ufred Fiandaca, anothei \ei\ populai
designer
in
(.owns
fits,
Worn sw.m
hei
Nashville, dues a
oigan/a out-
lot ol
both Dennis and I1.1nd.ua
In
gland events
to
Hunt
.lie
Hall
and the
In Nashville ihe
women
Hall in \ash\iiie
nunc-
— big
lot oi jewelr)
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and
is(|uc
1
and the Delta
weddings, include a tin
il
and most they're big and
people from out
lot oi
ee to lour da)
lie.
town,
oi
is
worn.
is
last
pants.
pants are worn b) the hostess,
01 barbel
i\
at
tra)
home would
lu
se
.iic- still
bj a
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elumei
one kind
budei
big
\
always be a
"1
e>l
t
oe kt.ul
01
a
elinnci
at
takes
a \ci\
pi.ee
and the most
The
e at
a big
have their
own
the country club where the
and white
tablet loths,
of the wedding there
is
the wedding the
sweaters but
idc probably wears
.1
sleeveless
dress with strappv sandals.
when
\|t,i
Grove"
part)'
leave, at
about 2 a.m., the bride always weais her
over,
—Armani
"leaving suit" she's not
the bride and
or Calvin Klein
going anywhere.
groom
—even
Some people just
if
chive
around the block and then go home. Sunday: There
is
no
often a party the day after the
when
long gowns
at
I
here are
on the
spot
picnic (families
silver
candelabra*
and women weai Hals,
"tailored
and ashmere e
11101
nc on
toast are served.
Manv
he steeplechase
or
c
in
Nashville
get extremely dressed
ream dresses and
often
w.i Ik
women
ol the
up in chiffon and accessorize
guests get ehesse-d
lot oi jewelry.
with a
Miscellaneous llollv's
woi n in
Harp
In
and pruned chiffon are
cut velvet
both
eilcl
New Oilcans
and young. 01
gabardine pants and
Foi a dinnei part)
Nashville,
in
look that works al bill
in these-
not piissv
St vie-
towns. is
around
in
suits
the
up
is
a
big
event.
in floral, pastel,
with high heels.
mud and
narrow
ve-iv
tunv-tvpe shn
a ten
fon, often pi lilted with flowers,
ol chif-
kind
a
is
i
Women
ol
.11 e-
se-t
piae
-
alwavs ladylike, which
unpen lam dressing guideline lor
the most
tailored feminine elegance
is
admired
mole- than lienclv extremes.
Charity Balls is
between Novembei ami
Women who
attend the-se events shop
Charity-ball season
new formal weai almost eveiv season so the-
same- chess over
and over
considered
are
Dresses, not pants, are
worn
as
again.
excessive.
for evening.
SOUTHWEST (HOUSTON) [exas women have- a well-deserved ten
being the most dressed,
dressed,
women
in in
the nation.
It
elav. isc-
e
not to
Thev begin
lollies,
They
grass in these.
reputation
not
il
is
Houston or Dallas
three times a
upscale e\eie
jeans.
Steeplechase
Women
itself,
ol the
debutante, where hot seafood and eiabmeat
loi
suit
morning
in
wear
to
also
or pantsuit
and shopping; then
suit, dress,
or formal wear for evening.
has good jewelry
best
change clothes the-
tor lunch
woman
the
uniisu.il
which thev
run errands; change into a chic
1
hall
house
the-
tea.
and most
lie.
the-
Vftet
supper"
young
the
formal
a ve-iv
is
in
the
wedding
is
sites).
— khakis with blouses.
casuals"
summei
elaborate picnic
where youi grandmothei hadhei
rehearsal dinner took place. At the lunch before bt
a "cocktail
is
tin
You have
lunch, perhaps
weai
there
supper."
and dancing: women wear pants,
out," there
women
|anuary.
Oxford, Mississippi, before the Ole Miss game.
very dressy Arm. mi
the South. During the
debut. mie balls are black
nristmas
Friday: Very formal rehearsal dinner, bl.uk tie
cocktail chesses 01
m
wintei
the
Huge ballgowns
ver) big in the South,
ritualized event
lie.
1-
chesses 01
CM ktail
1
a seated
eilhci
In \ash\ille.
you are given a p.u
in eilhci
You have
supper"
"buffet
I
Thursday: Informal cocktail party
.11
suit.
veiv big
before
not 10 weai
Events
women
Balls
still
summei
women,
Tailgate Parties
The day
hcv are
is
s.
Weekend Wedding
Saturday:
I
lie
Home
Entertaining at
silk
particular!)
important brooches,
less jewelr)
Dress) silken chiffon
Rehearsal Dinner lilac k
the
like-
and the guests come
Most rehearsal dinners are
J
foi
is
foi guests to weai bl.uk 01
Mead
Belie
cream and butterscotch-colored
populai
net kl.u es, earrings. In the Delta area, dressing
Ock-
Debutante
All the-
Openings and
good
.1
Women "come
house, not seated.
we. ii long chesses to weddings, although
I
the
like
be quite formal, with the
weai
.1
some establishments
At
expec ted to wear verj traditional clothes, either Christenings
A wedding is always vciv formal black oi while tie. The wedding part) is in white tie and the guests we.u hl.uk tie. A lot oi people tional.
Clubs
Country Club or the Driving Club,
it.
noi scaled.
is
and tenderloin.
long buffet table.
a
The
and dinner
says "Cocktail-supper"
the food
you would
In the Delta, however,
and only occasionally
something
casual,
which you weai
huge house
a
with a big garden you would never have the wed-
ding
—ver\
fry at
into a cocktail
— stones
And
if
a
one might
— she
refer to as "jewels" rather than jewelry
wants clothes that show these dressing
is
off.
Destination
the rule rather than the exception in
196 Chic Simple
—L
and
the Southwest. Heat, humidity, bitter cold,
the chill of air conditioning have a lot to
with
but even
this,
women
career
tend
change clothes for the evening. With the
downtown
talization of
to
revi-
young
areas, however,
people and urbanites of every age are finding
and clubbing immedi-
that cocktails, tapas bars,
ately after leaving the office are
making them
rethink their wardrobe choices.
black
Still,
and Prada bags have not replaced the
leather
cachet of Chanel and Armani
flowers sensitively embroidered
do
Guests
at
weddings dress
on Swiss cotton.
to the teeth. In fact,
daytime weddings may be the only occasions
when women
Daytime wedding dress runs
and dresses with
dings tend to be black tion
is
to dressy suits
jackets.
and
Evening wed-
even when the recepThe most lavish weddings tie,
a cocktail buffet.
upswing taining
in the
Southwest, although
done
is still
vate clubs. At
on the
lots
of enter-
at fine restaurants
and
at pri-
home, women almost always wear
short dresses or pantsuits.
Houston, the
In
March of Dimes, perhaps the most charity,
is
has ditched
annual
its
socially elite
of 10
ball in favor
an important and growing sport in the
is
Southwest, no matter the horrors of the climate. In Dallas,
women
Houston, where sandals,
worn
at
not unusual to see shorts,
— sometimes jeans with-
Stockings are usually not
labels.
the Houston polo grounds unless the
weather turns nippy.
dinners for 50 guests in private homes, and people are
most anxious
to attend
homes
Black-tie dinners in private
growing in popularity cial
—
at
any price.
are rare but
and tend to be for very spe-
Both Houston and Dallas
weather months, dress Entertaining
Out
difficult to find
Most people who choose their
homes
nice
restaurant,
in
charities host these
day-into-evening events held at local
ranches. Because they tend to be held in
occasions.
Houston
to entertain outside
select a private club or
most prestigious being
the
cool without
is
This
one of the biggest controversies
is
South and Southwest, but
— usually
stockings
pantyhose
only time
women
when
is
here
casual clothes with
flat
It is
Western or Santa Fe wear that
making the wearer look
—often
is
as if she
hall.
teamed with denim
thev are "fash-
not as popular as they once were in
this region.
Busines wear has been influenced by
the influx of South
and Central Americans con-
ducting business
who tend toward
urban
South Beach, evening
colors. In
darker,
more
attire
is
suit
hip-hugger pants, and open-toed
tops,
strappy sandals reign.
Entertaining at
Home
host a cocktail hour in their
Many people
for these events,
it is
home
before going out for the evening.
Suede
— reign
always appropriate to
wear your denim with diamonds.
Charity Events events, including the
Party, the
Make A Wish
Foundation fundraiser, and the White Party
the meal of choice.
is
if
Pastels are
annual Ocean Drive
Mansion on Turtle Creek
their
TROPICAL (MIAMI)
And
the
may remove
shoes or
of-town
at
weddings,
ion forward."
There are many charity
Southwestern cuisine. In Dallas, dinner
— for
they are wearing extremely
supreme, but make sure they are lightweight.
guests
in the
here, in spite
of the heat and discomfort, continue to wear
Tony's and Cafe Annie.
The latter is nice for outwho may not have tried
women
warm-
always a problem.
only recently stepped out of a dance
and leather
the chill
the barest of bare: Minis, cropped tops, bathing-
Cattle Barons' Balls
galas,
If
tend to dress up more than in it's
and even jeans
out designer
air-conditioned, as
To Bare or Not to Bare?
stockings
Polo
home
all
bothers you, take a sweater or a wrap.)
The
labels.
Home
Entertaining with dinner at
(The beach houses are
every other indoor venue in Texas.
church, luncheons, and most evening events.
always include seated dinners afterward.
Polo
Dinner at
is
wear dressy hats anymore,
still
although they are by no means standard dress.
pantsuits
is.
benefit
AIDS
(to
research).
Ranch
Weddings In
Usually on
Houston the best weddings are almost always
held at a large church, even for the second or third time around.
The same
true in Dallas,
is
although some weddings and receptions are held
at
the
might be
at
Mansion on Turtle Creek. Others the staid Dallas Country Club or the
Tower or Petroleum wedding reception
Houston,
usually held at
is
private country clubs
the Bayou Club.
clubs. In
The
latter,
The designer of choice in
in
by the way,
both
is
pro-
says Bay-oo
Wear a and resort
pantsuit, fancy jeans with a great top,
ranchwear but certainly not dude ranch.
weekends Texans boring ranches their
On
own ranches
cities
is
Vera
love the
Four-star restaurants are also upscale scenes.
Women in
are generally dressed
Miami, wearing
little
up
for such events
black cocktail dresses
with minimal bracelets, necklaces, and hand-
or to small airports nearby,
bags. Sunglasses are an essential status accessory.
where they keep any number of sport
and long,
tight
gowns. Thev enjoy accessorizing
vehicles.
Religious Services
Weekends on
A
lot
the
Women
Water
of Houston entertaining actually occurs
beach houses
in
at
Galveston, especially in the is
and
tank tops or
run from beaded extravaganzas
coiffed
wear mid-thigh
skirt
suits with
jackets to religious services. Coats
box)
and hats are
never seen.
akin
common fabrics being linens, Do not show up in beachy cut-offs. The women are always
to resort wear,
cottons,
couture designs of Lisette Lux, whose creations
Texas wild-
Dining Out
who own neighMany people fly into
invite friends
to parties.
upscale Pirate's Cove subdivison. Dress
Houston women
to
social events gen-
one of the
— River Oaks, Houston, or
nounced Buy-oh Club. Anyone who is immediately branded a Yankee. Wang, although
a big
weekends, these
fall
erally involve shooting, primarily birds.
silks.
and accessorized, no matter how hot
it
Sporting Events
Sporting events are popular event
is
the
The
in
Miami.
One
big
Lipton. a tennis tournament
that takes place in
March
in
ke\ Biscayne. flu
and people tend
extremely casual, vet responsive to each season's
the slopes; they're in North Face jackets, with
toward a dressy-casual look, including expen-
Some say the most important accessoi a person can own in LA is a car. The weather is pre-
sin ling,
weather
usually gorgeous
is
shoes and jewelry.
sive
new
ends.
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women
dominantl) warm, but wealthiei
TROPICAL (PALM BEACH)
Though
they're geographically close,
Palm Beach are worlds
u.nel.
furs I01
Miami and
Palm Beach sports
apart.
pageants >.
1
1
I,
will
buj
bat mitzvahs, Latin Amerii an weddings, AIDS
1
and fashion shows.
an old-school, old-money look.
benefits,
Charity Events
The Beach
There
up
suns. lie.
Women
shoes and bags to match. Hats and patterned, bright coats are popular, feweli
can
and dressy
cocktail dresses with
typically
is
\
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People do distinguish between summei and winthe Bel-Ait Hotel People tend
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Dav -to-evening looks are pop-
many people go
to
an early din-
net Straight from work. • Swealei sets
because the temperature drops
al
work
well
night.
•
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People look pulled together and would rather
and communes, which may be muddy.
overdress than dress too casually.
should not be worn to a traditional Chinese wedding, since diis
INTERNATIONAL DRESS CODES
•
Wearing
can be
is
saris
•
only rarely required.
Dressing neatly and cleanly
It is
a sign of respect.
is
important to wear well-pressed clothing, par-
when
ticularlv
\isiting a private
or a busi-
and are
residents dress primarily in French stvle
very fashion-conscious. Loose pants are both stylish dress
is
and comfortable.
• In
and
dresses
Zimbabwe,
quite Westernized. Loose-fitting pants or
skirts that
are not revealing are appropriate. •
Tennis shoes and sandals are often not appropri-
which may have a dress code.
ate for restaurants, • In
many other .African counappreciated when Westerners wear the
Uganda, unlike
uies,
it is
on
national dress
gown
cotton
in
may be
skirt
is
appropriate, espe-
not to wear cam-
some countries
this
it is
actually illegal. • For viewing
game, wear jeans and a parka or windbreaker.
There are some
topless beaches in Senegal
and
time about how conservative the dress on a par-
beach should be. In Uganda, Nigeria,
Kenva, and Ghana, for example, going topless
fectlv
acceptable on the street.
be worn
in
Thailand, where
real unless stronglv
•
Black should not
during dinner. You
considered fune-
your shoes
accented widi color.
women
and simple lightweight
clothing, espe-
and accessorize with gold jewelry
ciallv dresses,
natural,
pack clothing made
of natural fibers are
are
particularly
of
much
China, pantsuits
appropriate,
women
often wear pants. •
purses,
and
High
heels, expensive
flashv designer clothes are
exuavagant and unnecessary.
makeup and jewelry
•
must
viewed as
Wear
as possible. • In
ber-soled shoes are a
Chinese
since
as
Going
at a resort.
against the law.
•
with vour knees bent
sit
Shorts should never be worn
staving at an inn or private fold the right side of the side, since this
is
kimono while
lent a
home. Be sure not to kimono over the left
a traditional
is
beach
topless at the
You mav be
svmbol of death.
•
The Japanese enjoy wearing
In
work clothes are the norm, is
verv L.A. in
stvle,
with
shorter skirts and lots of exposed flesh.
Women
Melbourne region are verv
sophisti-
living in the
Conservative,
conscious.
tional fashion
accessories
quality
brands from Prada to
interna-
Levi's. •
For
comfortable shoes,
traveling outside Tokvo,
and jackets are appro-
slacks, sweaters, blouses,
priate for a pulled-together vet relaxed look.
cated and fashion-literate, vet carry themselves
The look on
with conservative stvle
and
the weekends
and relaxed.
is
natural
color.
LATIN AMERICA
Any dress
that
not revealing or provocative
is
acceptable. Casual wear
ENGLAND The
prepared.
is
The
although there fashion
means
with fashionable pants or a
climate
a litde cool dress is
is
and often
rainy.
Be
conservative in general,
a lot of exciting cutting-edge
coming out of London.
quality.
known Thev know to buv are
•
worn only less
at
shorts should be
the beach. Appearing
on beaches
is
a shirt or blouse
skirt.
Throughout Latin America,
larly in
little
China, rub-
for visiting factories
for their quiet, dis-
Feminine appeal,
basics are
less,
nude or
top-
extremelv offensive, particu-
is
Costa Rica.
• In
Argentina, bathing
suits
accessories,
what make French
ors
and
more worn
revealing. • Native clothing should not be in Bolivia or Peru. •
Be sure not
to
wear
but better
green and vellow clothes together
and
since these are the colors of the Brazilian flag. •
solid
women among
the
best dressed in the world.
Italians are verv chic
• In
and
skirt,
side. •
symbols.
ITALY
extremelv hot.
to remove Wear good hosierv
most "fashion forward" of all Australians. During
where
is
be expected
will
handbags, shoes) are respected status
more comfortable. Cotton, linen, and silk are best. • Hosierv mav not be necessarv in countries it
homes or
should be conservative; in Brazil thev can be
not synthetic, fibers. Because thev
made
one
In private
•
(scarves,
creet elegance.
breathe, fabrics
and carrv
Japanese are extremely fashion- and designer-
Man) Asian countries can be very hot and to
•
impor-
summer months, women prefer lighter colors and naw. In Sydney, women are very aware of labels. Thev are among the and bright makeup.
FRANCE French women want
to
except similar styles as the
of Houston or Dallas. Thev usually dress
in casual
ASIA
will
in the hallway
the entrance.
at
and a loose
and
AUSTRALIA The women of Brisbane wear
it is
is
vou may be seated on tatami mats
it is
would be considered offensive or shocking.
humid, so you
remove them
tant to
sexv.
them, radier than wearing them into an office
restaurants,
•
However, be sure to check ahead of
Overcoats are considered unclean, so
for a business meeting.
while outdoor dress
is
perceived as that of a mercenary,
while in others
ticular
•
pants, called salwar. Jeans are also per-
called a busuti At
with a sash
ouflage or military dress. In
.Africa.
palace.
in Pakistan.
viewed as funereal. Red
worn over
the day, conservative
ciallv in villages. • It is crucial
South
welcomed
to for-
is
and inappropriatelv
flash}'
This consists of a long blouse, called a kameez.
special occasions. This long
other times, a dress or
dress
the
visiting is
is
Throughout the Ivory Coast, the
office. •
ness
home
vellow
and should not be worn
Wearing die native dress
is
• In Malaysia,
are stylishly dressed. • For
neutral colors are appropriate,
all
considered
mal functions or when
shorts are usually appropriate
business,
except black, which
knee. Arms, underarms, and shoulders should be
and
women
In general,
acceptable in India, but they
Generally, in rural areas skirts should be below the
and formal wear
JAPAN
put on.
is
difficult to
the color of rovalty
covered. Jeans
White
the color associated with death.
AFRICA
in cities,
•
In
Colombian and Guatemalan
dresses
and
skirts
in
Brazil.
villages,
only
should be worn.
MIDDLE EAST and enjov wearing
textures. Thev' consider
all
black too
serene and mournful. Glamorous Italian are bare-legged in the
gold jewelry.
summer and
rich col-
women
usually wear
Throughout the Arab world, shoulders should be covered, with sleeves
at least
three-quarter
length and skirts to mid-calf or longer. a
formal occasion
sleeves
is
arise,
appropriate.
part of daily wear
•
•
Should
a cocktail dress with
A
shawl should be a
in .Arab countries,
draped over one shoulder and used
folded and to cover the
.
when
shoulders and head
Long
visiting a
mosque.
Women may
sleeves are also customary. •
BUSINESS DRESS Work
men, a Middle Eastern taboo. When
When grooming
women Arabs
sitting,
should cover their legs completely.
will
be offended
you point the soles of
if
your shoes or feet toward them. This action ditionally signifies
•
contempt.
•
look professional and are not too revealing.
•
tend to be very casual. Jeans and shoi
is
Israelis
are appropriate, except
But dresses and
site.
when
skirls
visiting a religious
should
below the
Fall
and shoulders should be covered.
knee,
Formal dress
•
rarely required. • Sandals are
is
appropriate everyday footweai
in Israel.
height
Gstaad, Switzerland.
women do
Most I
had
mu<
It's
used to be, although ski
the
oi
season
ski
in
h [ess dressy than
it
Anything low-cut Bare midi
\\oid ovei
5.
ately afterward,
wan
bare legs
loi
ban. and
sport-dressy.
pedicure
them
suede boots
hats
and
— moon boots are OUt silk
p. nils
while shin ordressy sweater
with a big
and velvet
popular for dinner. Burgundy and
jai
lo the
house and ihen
U-i are
claret colors
are also worn. Everybody wears then
suede boots
silk
e
look
is
A Russian
there.
get
also popular
ovcr-lhe-knce
—
boots.
a
long
One
skirt
h.niges into
which conies almost catsuit
under
it
for
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to the
fantasy
with boots 01
fashionable
gloss]
foundation, concealet
foi
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hosiess
meetings held
have to day,
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ahead
is
follow
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something
also
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slightly
in the
tle
more
more
than
(e.g.. satin
shoes
01
The main
a velvet
being
i
everyday
lo
guideline
is
scarf).
stvle
is
oil in a sub-
flair.
on
While-
the job, journalists in particulai should learn to
wardrobe
theii
Retail, restaurants:
ing presentable.
company's interview,
stvle-
1
1
is
1
v
to theii assignments.
he-se-
and
jobs aie
.ill
about look-
gel a sense- oi
before you go
[hen adapt youi own
Getting the
in
whai the for youi
look.
Message Across
—even small movements are notice-
able-,
especially
iiiu-
h
i
on
television.
Watch youi pos-
an affect everything from how youi
looks to the strength of youi von
You can
what you're already to not overdress.
c-
(
Maintain
interviewer's sparkle- lo
eve-
eves
your
suit
hoieogiaph
yOUl gestures to COl respond to what von
are- sav-
contact with the interviewer,
not the camera. Shift your focus
workplace, conside
dn-ssv
show them
wav. by dressing with personal
sets
well. Avoid short is
Van own
You are being hired for
ing.
dress or jacket. Use texture to dress
add simple accessories
wearing.
galleries:
here.
to
lace.)
the
from one
other.
oi the
(This adds
Remain calm enough
to
remembei what others are saving. Don't recite Make-
able to oiiei you something you hadn't considered.
II
you do find a
extras or have
style
more made
that
in
buj
suits you,
other fabrics.
%ui
cut a pattern for you,
dressmakei
01 tailor will
although
it
will cost extra,
venience
ol
you
will
and
have the con-
knowing you can have pants made
each season that look great on you.
to find fabrics thai will weai well
become slum
velvets, corduroys,
and
and
faille
lustet
over tunc Wool gabardine 01 other lightweight
wools are the best
hoit es.
(
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down
clicking oil
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pan
is
more
ol a shoe, a bellwethei
them a mile
a mattei still
is
the
ol siuits in
Often, heel fashion woiks on the principle out.
s,.
it's
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tation sun e tin-
1
ligh heels have
dawn
Greek drama towered in
ol
signals "female
than dictum. But heel shape
trendies! style. s
Even the sound
heels.
a corridoi
ike skirt length, heel height
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especial!)
is
ale several ol the fabrics that lose then
ol si\lc.
been a temp-
he lead
I
ai
tors ol
ovet then fellow thespians
platform shoes, worn to demonstrate, through then
Men and
exaggerated
s<ale.
women wore
high heels in 17th- and 18th-centur\
urope
l
as a
mark
ol sot
ial
significance.
privilege; ord) the rich
and well-born (the "well-heeled") could afford
DRESSING I
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a
ROOM CHECK minor
thiec-wa\
invest in a
thong
II
be
you see
01 sheet panties.
Some
slim pants
shoes.
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need
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possible. u\
with them.
on the top
softl)
e loo short,
1(1
down
ol youi lulls.
urn are short, remove culls altogether longer line extends across
stomach
tin-
pleats, a tullci
waistband
is
i.tised
above the mud. The attractions
to
ol the
high heel are obvious: a swiveling
gait,
turned ankle, an elongated
and added
inches
—
all in all,
leg,
a well-
a daintier foot.
an be worn short, but most
break
to
pants
i
a
II
won
pants on with the shoes you'll
trousers
side waistbands.
Hvou
found jeans uncomfort-
to
ankle also creates an illusion ol height rathei
than width.
benefit
si/es
choosing bl.uk pants, n
not
you have
li
previous!}
us thai
find the) are living in streti h jeans
When
the waist and have untapered legs,
Disguise
t
I
fibers.
lain
foi
no more feminizing influence on appear-
["here is
ance than high
addition of up to5 percent Lycra fibers.
tin-
important
lor pants that tapet
look
s
to bu\ fabrics
choosing pants. u\ not
thighs look bettei with pants that arc biggei in
narrow ankles, look
women
thinnest
ol substantial fabric
include
large
01
pants ol
111
Even plus
su\
flaps, but
tin-
SHOE HEELS
differently.
lit
stretch
with the reai pockets on
embroidery or
When
while
.
made
an
sim-
elongated tops. Wearing one color from nee k
206
lightweight fabrU
(
often look best
do look
derrierescan benefit, however, from pocket
awa) from tight pants. Wide behinds
women
get. heaviei
that wrinkle easily, but
pants that
foi
ple
.is
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thai pro-
Flat
detailing such
that labile sol differing weights
best in pants
you.
you have a "bubble bun"
II
sit
foi
kg,
tin-
01 01
leg
II
— the
Sabrina Sweet
m
an earlv
fetching on a
'60s,
mule
Audrey Hepburnish way;
(a backless shoe).
Vvoid pants thai tug
thighs; fabric
u\
a
cut with
that drapes. If a
causing a tumm) overhang, look for
Princess 1
he Capered and demure
tip of
the court shoe.
Fine for work and evening dress.
a lower-cut or higher-cut waist.
Stacked Provides height and solid ground.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR
Stiletto
A.k.a. "the spike."
shoe
A
in existence,
force of nature, the sexiest
into "wiggle."
you've built a wardrobe you love,
sad
moment when some
High Stacked
fit
can be a
it
muscles that normally support the breast are
If it's a little
Sensible
qualify clothes
The
seams
be
—ask
a
Usually,
tailor.
let out. If
you haven't worn
rative jacket or
of being very
color, texture,
the neckline.
££I almost
A
deco-
an embroidered scarf can add
and sparkle while
also
changing
you need something new,
If
in a dress with
which can
for a
it
revamping the look by altering
the length or removing shoulder pads.
or very out.
removed, supporting a prosthesis can cause
simple
easily
lines, in
an elegant
invest fabric,
Most insurance companies
MASTECTOMY AND YOUR CLOTHES breast cancer strikes, whole worlds
to crater. Yet today, with so
underwiring;
One
seem
to
looking and
mal with their prostheses, some even
begins before surgery.
mastectomy
and
fitted clothing.
Many
in
is
Love, Loss,
and What
I
Wore
can
colors
be
—
Swim forms
lighter weight prostheses
Many
difficult.
ordering from
End
Janet McCue, fashion editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports that the Lands'
and
tissue that
allow you to wear deep, even plunging neck-
terim
means
appearance of normal cleavage.
to filling out
in-
made, more
and
attractive,
But don't be discouraged
you requires some
tor the
last
tried
and
that
you need
feel
how
—booklets on
to obtain
exercise,
and advice on
not obliged to buy anything or pav for the ser-
permanent prostheses.
vice,
which can range from $300 addition to two basic bras.
comes under medical
with your insurance
supplies.
company
first,
Check
then ask
your surgeon to write a prescription for prostheses
and the stores
may be
carrying mastectomy bras,
most do not. Most major
cities,
however,
now
have stores that offer special garments for mas-
at
your favorite
store.
You are
but chances are thev can be enormously
helpful.
arc undergoing chemotherapy, you are
[f you
your
likely to lose
eyelashes,
hair,
You ma) want
including eyebrows and to
shop
the procedure. Natural hair
but
want
bras.
While some fashion specialty and depart-
ment
pretty.
personal shopper
$350 and up, cost
that
pillowy breast
cost of prostheses,
The
more comfortable and
up make you Work with a
to freshen
soft,
Most insurance companies now cover the
in
was
swimsuit you
on?
Recovery
—
When
error.
first
your wardrobe with a few pieces
after
suits are
expensive
finding the right suit
if
trial
time you bought the
You may find
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surgery.
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be transformed by accessories.
dressing "normal" again
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pay for two
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sport-type support bras that fasten in front
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wear your prosthesis
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supplying mastectomy bras do not normallv
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molded of
best prostheses today are
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of your favorite pieces
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your phone directory
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height with better balance.
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your hair short and
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expensive,
natural-looking. You
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ADRIENNE VITTADINI
BLOOMINGDALE'S
BURBERRYS
800/785-9443
212/355-5900 for stores
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and
clothing)
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retailer
for stores of better
women
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TIMEX
800/4-MOM-2-BE
800/345-1515
800/367-8463
(Maternity wear)
http://www.qvc.coin
http://www.timex.com
(Cable fashion television)
(Watches)
merchandise)
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HERMES 800/441-4488 for stores
LEVI'S
(Fine bather goods, clothes,
800/USA-LEVI
and jewelry)
(Denim and sportswear)
for stores
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(Elegant lingerie)
212/683-7613
NAUTICA
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HUSH PUPPIES
THE LIMITED
800/280-3368
800/7564449
(Active wear)
http://www.netpad.com/
FIFTH
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CLAIBORNE
800/825-8000 for catalog
saksfifthavenue
800/555-9838
800/937-9146 for stores
(Upscale department
(Designer wear)
http://www.neimanmarcus.com store)
BEAN STORE/CATALOG
http://tweeds.com
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(Designer wear)
800/543-9071
NINE WEST
(Designer clothing
http://www.Ilbean.com
800/260-2227
accessories)
(Outdoor wear and gear)
(Shoes
212/838-9470 for national
and
(Casual wear)
LORD & TAYLOR
NIKE
800/99-Sanyo
212/391-3344 for stores
800/344-6453
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store)
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department
store)
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and
LOUIS,
http://www.jcrew.com
800/225-5135 for stores
NORDSTROM
(Designer clothes)
800/285-5800
classics)
shoes
for catalogue
http://www.nordstrom/pta.coni
LOUIS VUITTON
BARTLETT
call
(Upscale department
212/245-4860
(Designer wear)
PETERMAN COMPANY'S
(Designer clothes)
310/657-5475 for national
MACY'S
(Eyeglasses
and
accessories)
212/695-4400 for East Coast stores
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
http://www.jpeternian.com
415/393-3457 for West Coast stores
for store information,
(Department
call
store)
800/4JPTODS
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(Driving moccasins)
(Cashmere)
800/443-6856
TOD'S
and
MARSHALL
800/292-2450
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http://www.sears.com
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for stores store)
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212/751-6550
shapes and moods
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with a keen
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and an
and
clothes)
for stores
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800/225-8200 (Clothing
magazine, today she
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is
of
wear and
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for store information,
800/356-4444
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formal
favor
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she was
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one
point
and
in
her
a competitive figure a spot
in
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accessories)
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and singers
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celebrity actresses
800/25&O85S
from Sharon Stone to Manah
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attire.
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POLO/RALPH LAUREN
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eolumnic dresses and
stores
800/756-7656 http://www.poloialphlauren.coin
of sleek
simple, very wearable day
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800/972-4179
shoes)
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PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS
(Designer dollies)
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(Active wear)
800/841-7202
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age 23, she began
gowns. Most recognized
PATAGONIA
800/206-6872
and
modern
extraordinarily
the most sought-after designers
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800/336-9090
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MAXMARA
(Finely crafted buckles, bags,
of design
her career as an editor at Vogue
STEPHANE KELIAN
hltp://www.pendlelon usa.com
888/531-2002
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of clothes
awareness
sensibility. At
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KLEINBERG SHERRILl
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http://www.patagonia.com
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CLEEF & ARPELS
800/992-9010
(Shoes)
(Clothing basil
accesories)
FIELD
800/KEN-COLE
call
800 U.A-5797
212/925-3077
(Upscale department
KENNETH COLE
VAN
212/354-6777
(Designei clothing J.P.
SEARS 847/286-5188
listings
800/231-7341
classics)
(Casual wear)
800/5-SPEEDO
800/45-MACYS
and
able raincoats)
Vera OLIVER PEOPLES
OWNER'S MANUAL
(Casuals
215/569-3131 for stores
SPEEDO
http://www.vuitton.com
and international J.
long, lightweight park-
stare)
800/285-2255
for store information,
URBAN OUTFITTERS
and
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800/782-8244
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UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON
SANYO
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and
and
800/5354491
http://www.jcpenney.com
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(Fashionable basics, accessor" listings
accessories)
800/222-6161
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CASHMERE
800/999-7997
store)
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800/340-6004
PENNEY
classics)
TWEEDS
LIZ
(Upscale department
and
(Cashmere clothing)
http://www.dreamshop.com/
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800/487-3692
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hushpuppies
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212/532-7796 for stores
and
shot
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212 644-5945
212 446-3459
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(Fine jewelry
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A.P.C
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DOLCE & GABBANA
and
131
598 Madison Avenue
434
New
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watches)
NT 10021
1
(Maternity clothes)
Cambridge.
GIORDANOS
DIEGO DELIA VALLE
CART1ER
Madison Avenue
Designer shoes)
'Petite shoes)
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617 491-2654
7
Mercer Street
New TALBOTS' PETITE COLLECTION
100 Cambridge Side Place
Cambridge.
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BARBARA
12219 Dix Road
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10022
NT 10012
York.
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intage designer clothing
(Designer a
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CENTURY
DOLLAR
BILL
32 East
42nd
NT
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11963
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NT
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10007
212 227-9092
and new
clothing!
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and
CHARIVARI
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57th Street
New
10012
York.
NT
10019
accessories)
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NT 10017
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11211
(Designer ctothes)
(Designer collections)
(Secondhand and iintage clothing)
1044 Madison Avenue
231 Main Street
NH
Franconia.
York.
NT
212 317-
hill
to the
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home
clothes)
New
10021
York.
NT
10021
212 481-8440
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and
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BELGIAN SHOES
COMME
60
1
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F-isl
56th Street
New
New
leather goods)
(Classic
DES
GARCONS
NT 10021
16 Wooster Street
1
10 Fifth
NH
03860
New York
women
116-118 Prince Street
NT 10012
212 925-4649 accessories)
212 727-3240
(Classic shoes)
(Designer clothes)
'Armani
York.
NT
10012
New
BEST OF
NY
1
12 Wooster Street
New
loo 17
York.
NT
10012
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(Women's cashmere sweaters at discount)
(Designer ctothmgi
BOGNER OF AMERICA
DANA BUCHMAN
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821 Madison Avenue
New
York.
NT
57th Street
New
10021
York.
NY
10022
212 472-0266
212 31'
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(Designer clothes)
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150 West 30th Street 0001
New
York.
21
NT 10022
212 319-0303
(Furs designed by Oscar de la Renta.
(Shoes
and fine
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NT 1001
suits,
New
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NT
10012
1-8406
NT
10012
New
Thompson
toiletries)
J.
1
York.
NT
466 Broome Street
New
10012
212 25S-222S (SouOxwestem
clothes
and
boots)
York.
NY
York.
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(Women's
New York NV
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107 Greene Street
New
fork.
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NY 10012
(Shoes)
JOSEPH
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York.
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loo 12
212 979-6313 (Clothes
Greene
Street
NY
124 Prince Street
212 343-7071
York.
NT 10012
York.
10012
(Great pants)
212 925-6641 JUDITH LEIBER
987 Madison Vve
GEOFFREY BEENE :;h
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PLAZA
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York.
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belts,
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KATE SPADE 434 Broome Street
472 West Bro.idw.o
(Feminine yet hip boutique offerings)
5
New
!
280 Molt Street
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FREELANCE
(Designer clothes)
New
shoes)
FRAGMENTS
(Designer dot'
NT 10012
NT 10021
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JOAN & DAVID
New
DETOUR
York.
York.
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(Designer retail shop)
212 2263647
CALYPSO
New
WESTON
212/87 "-2850
10013
(Designer clothes)
M.
New
132 Madison Avenue
DEBRA MOOREFIELD Street
and
(Designer clothing
ENCORE
New
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(Designer clothes)
NY 10014
casual uenr. eyewear,
'Hip ihoest
131
113 Greene Street York.
York.
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BUFFALO CHIPS
New
Street
York.
212 366-4300
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212 736*550
Valentino, Joseph
Street
NT 10012
812 Madison Avenue
New
212 644-0403
BOTTEGA VENETA
AUXANDRE
1
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CYNTHIA ROWLEY
SCOTLAND
York.
York.
(Designer jewelry
NT
Thompson
(Designer resale shop)
A\enue
212 219-0660
New
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1880 s
womenswear)
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York.
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212 941-4737
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and
York.
New-York. NT 10022
603/356-2100
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101
24 East 64lh Street
212 7524]
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York.
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667 Madison Avenue
EMIUO PUCCI
03580
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NT 10019
(Specialty sure)
at discount)
431 Kent Avenue
Brooklvn.
Avenue
York.
212 247-1100
212 333-1040
New
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Fifth
New
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New Hampshire
Rome
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HENRI BENDEL Street
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and
NT 10016
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(French specialty store)
accessories)
decor
York.
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5 Wooster Street
New
MI 48195
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garnet
KAUFFMAN & SONS SADDLERY
419 Park Avenue South
212 965-8000
22 Cortlandt Street
Street
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Southgate.
NY
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NY 10012
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212 966-9683
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New
York.
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LINDA DRESNER
PATRICIA PASTOR
STELLA DALLAS
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484 Park Avenue
19 East 71st Street
218 Thompson Street
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New York. NY
New
New
York.
NY
10022
New
NY
York,
212/308-3177
212/734-4673
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New
(Hals)
212/226-3600
212
10012
New
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212/228-3802 I
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Street
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10019
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York.
NY
10023
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NORIKO MAEDA
York,
NY
WONDERS
(/ '/muli'
designer fashions}
136 Wesl 18lh Street
New
York,
NY
10011
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NY
215
10021
ON
75 East
ss
711
1
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Avenue
212 427-2730
NY
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3600
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10022
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and
accessor!
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17 South 17th Slrccl
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clothing)
PA 19106
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1512 South Congress
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717 W.ilmii Street Si
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212 717-0330
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10021
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212/582-1583
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NY10022
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NY 10018
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BROWNS
HARRODS
MARKS AND SPENCER
SPACE
23-27 South Mollon Street
Knightsbridge
458 Oxford Street
37 Earlham Street
London Wl
London SWI
London
171/491-78*3
171/730-1234
171/629-9161
171/379-7030
(Designei dothing)
(Upscale department
99 Kensington High Street
(Simple,
store)
London
8 Transvaal Avenue, Doubleday
Sydney 2/328-6288 I
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clothes
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HARVEY NICHOLS
171/938-3711 for branches
SWAINE, ADENEY, BRIGGS & SONS
165 Regent Street
109-125 Knightsbridge
(De/tartmrnt
54
London SWI
London SWI
171/930-3343
171/235-5000
MUJI
171
(Upscale department store)
26 Great Marlborough Street
(Riding
store)
James Street
St.
London
V\
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Australian designer clothes)
COUNTRY ROAD AUSTRALIA
(Outerwear, 'lathing,
and accessories)
409-7277 clothes
and
accessories)
London Wl Pill Street
Mall
BUTLER 142
AND WILSON
HOBBS
171/494-1 197 for branches
WAREHOUSE
Pitt Street
Long Acre
189 Fulbam Road
124
London SW3
London
Sydney
2/282-6299
19-21 Argyll Street
(Natural-fiber clothing)
WC2
London Wl
171/352-3045
171/836-0625
(CostumeJewelry)
(Shoes
NEXT PLC
171/437-7101
160 Regent Street
(Runway
(Classic sportswear)
and
clothing)
21
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London Wl
DAIMARU Melbourne 3/660-6666 (Upscale department
AND JONES
JIGSAW
171/434-2515 for branches
224-44 Regent Street
65 Kensington High Street
(Clothing
Londond Wl
London
171/734-7070
171/937-3572
NICOLE FARHI
171/487-4484
(Department
(Fashionable clothing)
193 Sloane Street
it lassie,
DICKINS
Trobe Street
and
WHISTLES 12-14
accessories)
W8
St.
Christopher Place
London Wl
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influential designs!
London SWI
DAVID JONES
EMMA HOPE SHOES
JO MALONE
171/235-0877
33 Amwell Street
154 Walton Street
(Designer clothing)
London EC1
London SW3
171/833-2367
171/581-1101
(Designer shoes)
(Citrus
Japan
Elizabeth Street
Sydney 2/266-5544
comme OASIS
des
garcons
Minami-aovama
5-11-1
(Upscale department store)
and floral fragrance
tkincare)
28A Kensington Church
GEORGES JONES
FENWICKS
Street
W8
London
Minato-ku
Tokvo
171/938-4019 for branches
3/3207-2480
162 Collins Street
63
Melbourne
New Bond
Street
1
London WTY
3/283-5535 (Upscale department store)
171/6294161
171/379-4448
(Department
(Clothing
iniessonrs)
(Designer clothing)
PATRICK
COX SHOES
ISETAN
8 Symons Street
3-14-1
London SW3
Shinjuku-ku
JOSEPH
171/730-6504
Tokvo
77-79 Fulham Road
ISA,.,,
3/3352-1
and
accessories)
STEPHEN DAVIES DESIGNER SHOES
FLANNELS
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WC2
London
store)
(Clothing
5 Floral Street
Shinjuku
65 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Unit
Melbourne
10,
Royal Exchange
Manchester
3/419-6296 (Custom-made
London SW3
M2
PAUL SMITH
161/834-8669
171/883-9500
(Designei clothing)
(Designer clothing
THE GAP 3
Shop 139
91
Myer Centre
,
Queen
Long Acre
1
London
and
gieul pants)
10-44 Floral Street
JURGEN LEHL
London W<
5-3-10
12
Minami-aovama
KAREN MILLEN
171/379-7133
Minato-ku
45 South Molton Street
(Smart, lap fashion)
Tokvo
London
W1Y
3/349&43723
171/495-5297
PRADA
(Clothing)
43-45 Sloane
(pipanese-deslgned clothe .) 1
Street
wardrobe
and
accessories)
Streel
essentials)
Great Britain
GHOST 36
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WC2
170-0779 for branches
171
(Clothing (Stylish
WOMEN
shoes)
Brisbane Myer
1
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Level
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edburj Road
London SWI
NORIKO MAEDA
KENZO
171/235-0008
6-8-1
15 Slostne Street
(Designei clothing
Ion, I. ,n Wll
London SWI
171/229-11117
171/235-4021
(Designei clothing)
(Designer clothing
and
accessories)
(
Ginza, 4th Floor
Ihuo-ku
Tokyo
B.
35-36 Floral Street
London WC2
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67 Wigmore Street
3 3573-6008 I
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London Wl
171/379-1992 (Clothes
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210-214 Regent Street
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63 Kensington High Street
London
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235-6707
32-33 Old Bond Street
W8
171/937-5432
London
171/935-3601
TAKASHIMAYA
(Elegant footwear)
2-4-1
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3/3211-4111
171/734-1234
SELFRIDGES
(Clothing in"! accessories)
400 Oxford Streel
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London Wl
171/629-2716 (Department
OF LONDON
GUCCI accessaries)
LULU GUINNESS
171/629-1234
66 Ledbury Road
(Department
store)
(Di signet <loth'*
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store)
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Klein
\m\ SILVER-MIRROR BAG \pnipn; FLORAL(hail PATTERNED POUCH \di in. al. is. SQUAREHEELED PUMPS— Anne Klein: SANDALS WITH RHINESTONE BUCKIE Mil. H Weil/ni. in; RED SILK
1
SEQUINED DRESS
I
Crew
RED
01 ki
I
not
SORIES,
—
BLACK
BLACK RAYON CREPE
DRESS— M.is.M.il.1
I
I
ii.
Corvello;
suede gloves
i,
GOLD LINK
I'liasso;
PUMPS— \nne
SUEDE
clasp — Kenneth |aj ane; BEADED RHINESTONE clutch — |udith eibei RHINESTONE AND PEARL
i.
BAG—James
mules—J.
BELT— I'aloma
13
collection
BLACK
HANDBAG —
I'.lloina I'll. isso;
Ksu an
ioletto al
i
1
(.lass, u. in;
\.l.illl
LEATHER
—
1
22 SILK
NAVY COAT — l'l.nl.i; CASHMERE SWEATER— Dnnu.i K. in: GOLD NECKLACE —
SILK CAMISOLE WITH RED beading — Gabriella /.in/am
(
\>
AND EBONY CUFF — Ex Ovo;
AND LACE DRESS —
2h
SWEATER SET— .islmicle Cashmere; black mini
\.
D8 SUIT
BLACK POLISHED-LEATHER in. BLACK CAPBELT — TOED PUMPS AND SCARF
New
Bai neys
—
Geoffre] Beene
Bruno Magli
resources
Geoffre) Beene: SILVER VEL-
VET
STRIPED BAN-
DEAU AND BOTTOM — Calvin Klein; PALE-GREEN SUEDE clogs — Banana Republic; BLACK PATENT PUMPS
I?
HEADBAND — W.lthne: BLACK nylon TOTE—Prada from
—
clutch 16
jacket Bill Blass; gray AND BLACK BEADED WRAP shirt Carmen Man Valvo; SILK KNIT SWEATER SET
—
— M &J Savitt; AND SATIN
earrings
All others
42
— Brosse. USA,
BUTTER CASHMERE
HALTER— M-A-G; NYLON ORANGE JACKET— United
Inc.
Colors of Benetton;
PLAID PANT
ERS
"GOLFERS"
Terry Rogers;
50
—Steven
—
BRIM HAT WITH SILK FLOW-
ANTIQUE
GOLD CHARM BRACELET
— Lola
43
BLACK PATENT MID-HEEL
PUMPS — Salvatore Ferragamo
PATENT APPLE-GREEN VINYL BAG D&G Dolce & Gabbana; PEARL NECKLACE Carolee; EARRINGS Ciner; pink JACKET Oscar de la Renta; black dress Barneys New York; BLACK SATIN BAG Kleinberg Sherrill; BLACK
—
52
—
—
POLKA-DOT SCARVES — The
JJ
CREPE JACKET DKNY; BLACK COTTON
— Levi's
Womenswear; SILVER NECKLACE Fragments; DRIVING
46-47
GRAY GLEN PLAID DRESS — Anne Klein II; GRAY GLEN PLAID
KHAKI LAVENDER ULTRASUEDE BAG Kate Spade; PATENT LEATHER LOAFERS Charles David
J. Crew;
—
70
Veneta;
BLACK KNIT TOP AND PANTS Eileen Fisher; GOLD
—
earrings —Janice
RIGHT: RUFFLED LAVENDER SILK CREPE WRAP BLOUSE Anne Klein II; SLATE-PURPLE SILK WIDE-LEG DRAWSTRING PANTS A Line Anne Klein; SILVER Girardi at Fragments
—
—
THONGS — Gucci
—
1,1
LEFT: GOLD DRESS AND REEFER COAT Michael Kors;
—
—
OXFORDS — DKNY
.eof frev
AND SATIN HANDBAG AND PUMPS — Bottega
—
—
(
VELVET
Ralph Lauren; SILVER
RIGHT: LIGHT-BLUE RAYON CARDIGAN AND MATCHING
SLEEVELESS BLACK POLYESTER DRESS MaxMara; Beetle
rings Erica Courtney; BLACK POLISHED-LEATHER BELT WITH SILVER BUCKLE Robert Lee Morris;
—
GOWN —
—
Lauren;
SILVER LINK BRACELET
Apropo
MANNEQUIN—
—
— PANTS —
at
CORAL TAFFETA Amsale
—
—
MATTE
SQUARE PENDANT CHOKER Fragments; BEADED METALLIC PURSE — Ann
— Morgan & Clyde;
—
— Enzo
Angiolini; SILVER
—
LEFT: BLAZER Calvin Klein; POLYESTER T-SHIRT
sunglasses — BLACK LEATHER
Calvin Klein;
BLACK POLISHED-LEATHER BELT WITH SILVER BUCKLE Ralph Lauren; BLACK PATENT LEATHER SANDALS—J Crew RIGHT: WHITE COTTON SHIRT Agnes B.; BLACK WOOL PANTS Agnes B.; TURQUOISE WOOL TURTLENECK SportMax by MaxMara; BLACK SUNGLASSES Optical Affairs; BLACK POLISHED-LEATHER
—
CAMISOLE Rampage; BLACK AND WHITE POLKADOT DRAWSTRING
—
—
PINK WOOL SUIT Chanel; ALLIGATOR CLUTCH
Tahari; Leiber;
Chanel;
BEAD NECKLACE Leekan: STRAW BAG WITH CHER-
— GIRO —
—
JACKET AND FLATS T-SHIRT— Levi's Womenswear: KHAKI PANTS Dockers for Women RIGHT: PERIWINKLE CASHMERE MOCK TURTLENECK M-A-G: BLACK SILK SHAN-
61 LEFT:
STRAW BOATER — Helen Kaminski; CINNABAR-RED
—
57
—
—
RIES
—
Am tin
TAFFETA PANTS Searle; IRIDESCENT TAFFETA JACKET WITH PYTHON TRIM Searle; POLISHED STRETCH HALTER Searle; TAN LEATHER HANDBAG Bindva
SHIRT
—
—
— Neiman Marcus;
WOOL PANTS —Agnes
STRAND LARGE PEARL NECKLACE —-Jay Strongwater; watch Carrier
AND
—
JEANS Levi Strauss & Co.: SUEDE THONGS DKNY; LEOPARD-PRINT SCARF Echo; TORTOISESHELL AND GOLD BRACELETS Ben
Rowley;
Kleinberg Sherrill; TRIPLE-
— Giorgio Armani
—
—
PEARLS
—
Lauren 63
—Carolina Herrera; SIL-
Kieselstein-
Cord 48
62
Sherrill
55
CHARTREUSE CASHMERE SWEATER SET Hermes;
—
—
Ben Amun; SILVER
66
—
—
—
—
—
VER LEATHER OPEN-TOE HEELS Freelance; SILVER LEATHER CLUTCH Kleinberg
—
Kate Spade; SILVER CUFFS
EARRINGS
61
LAVENDER SILK CREPE SUIT
MINT AND NAVY SHORTSLEEVED TWINSET Chanel
Veneta
OPEN-TOE SANDALS — Kenneth Cole; HEART-SHAPED LAVENDER PENDANT — Kazuko
SHOES—J. P. Tods
65
—
Spade;
—
—
PANTSUIT Ralph by Ralph Lauren: SHEER BLUE CAMISOLE Giorgio Armani; BLUE SEQUINED TOP Searle; STRAPPY SANDALS
—
GRAY DRESS WITH SPAGHETTI STRAPS AND MATCHING JACKET— Jill Stuart; BLACK BAG WITH PURPLE AND YELLOW POPPY FLOWER TRIM — Kate
—
WOOL
Veneta
OPAL M & J Savitt; SILVER CHAIN-LINK BELT Bottega
CARDIGAN—TSE
YELLOW SILK SHANTUNG DRAWSTRING EVENING POUCH — Kate Spade; BLUE
—
SILK
SILVER RING WITH LARGE
YELLOW CASHMERE
Versace;
Collection
STRAW HAT WITH FLOWERS — Lola
CLUTCH
— —
Fragments; LIGHT-BLUE SLEEVELESS DRESS
LEATHER LOAFERS WITH BLACK TASSEL Bottega
Stephen Dweck; TAN PATENT
Lauren
Vanessa Noel: SILVER
FLOWER-PRINT SILK DRESS—J. Crew; WHITE LACE-UP SANDALS Manolo Blahnik: NECKLACE
OPEN-TOE STILETTO SANDALS Stuart Weitzman; CANVAS SNEAKERS Gap; BLACK CAP-TOE FLATS Bruno Magli
—
—
LAVENDER LEATHER BALLET FLATS
—
CHARM BRACELET AND
—
DiGeronimo 51
MINISKIRT Rampage: SILVER NECKLACE WITH SQUARE LINKS Nine West; FLAT BLACK LEATHER
11
LEFT: GOLD BEADED
AND
WOVEN DRESS — Carmen Marc Yalvo; GREEN ACCORDION wrap fane
—
GOLD STACKED
Steinberg;
HEELS
—
SQUARE HANDBAG —
85
BEADED DRESS Katherine Hamnett; NECKLACE
BLACK POLYESTER jacket Burberrys; yellow RUBBER BOOT — Gates Bool Company; black leather
—
BOOT — Chanel
shorts — Crew
BROWN/GRAY /WHITE-
Lauren;
hoop earrings —
STRIPED LYCRA POLO
Zima
Fragments;
Trifari;
collection of Lisa
rod's/
—
MULES DKNY; LIME-GREEN AND WHITE SNEAKERS — cK MULTI-COLORED WOVEN
pants-
bag — Iik.i.ii
BROWN
STRAW
—
hat Helen Raminski; sunglasses Gap; black dress Barneys New York; BLACK PATENT BAG Ralph Lauren; gold cuff Salvatore Ferragamo; black AND WHITE POLKA-DOT
89
i
BAMBOO -PR
I
NT SILK
SILK
khaki cotton
—
PEARL CIGARETTE CASE Bottega veneta;
"BABY
GOLD necklace — Aimm
— Assoulin; EARRINGS — Morgenthal Frederics;
BAG
—
—
cotton and PANTS— Seaile. GOLD
SEAFOAM-GREEN PANTS WITH BEADING — 1
\piess;
\niie Klein
II
—
SHEER DRESS WITH SLIP alvin Klein; GOLD NECKLACE WITH YELLOW BERYL (
pendant — Elizabeth Locke; bag — Bottega Veneta; SlINGBACK PUMPS — Chanel
I
FLORAL BLOUSE— \n Smiths; white pants — I
Ralph Lauren; blue
90
turquoise
BLUE straw HAT
RINGS
—
— Skagen at Steven Alan; sunglasses — all items oi
—Webei
grill
97
APRON —
-
(
ln<
|av
Lane
(.nils
— Private collection
Mil HANDBAG WITH
SIL-
—
VER HANDLE Apiopo;GOLD HAIRPIN WITH BLUE BUTTERFLY Collette Malouf;
BLUE STRAW HAT
— Patricia
Underwood; square
TURQUOISE EARRINGS
106
TOP
— Adrienne Landau — HAT — Matsuda; OAT-
LEFT: GLOVES
llei ines;
MEAL CASHMERE TURTLENECK — Malo: BROWN SUEDE JODHPUR BOOTS Manolo Blahnik TOP MIDDLE: GARMINT BAG Private collection of Jeff Stone
TOP
RICHT: BARN JACKET—J. lew MIDDLE LEFT: ORANGE SUEDE BACKPACK (
FAUX SNAKESKIN OPEN-
—
Laurel Elder
GOLD BEADED ORGANZA
—
Simple
—
Oaklj 91
— Kenneth
w
Patricia
Underwood; WATCH
IDI
SCARF
—
SUEDE THONGS Celine; PEWTER AND PEARL EAR-
G SHOCK
agmenta
nylon
BAG— Piada LAVENDER
—
WATCH — Casio NECKLACE —
12
SUNGLASSES—
PEARL DETAIL — Flagmellls; WHITE COTTON T-SHIRT
DP
al
|
SHOES— Manolo
—
avendai
(
F
bracelet [ay Strongwater; SNAKE BRACELETS Roxannc
suede
EIGHT-STRAND PEARL
AND GOLD CRUSHED VELVET BAG — Fendi RICH PINK SATIN
WOOL SWEATER — Old Navy; BROWN LEATHER PANTS — Ralph Lauren; BROWN LEATHER BOOTS—Joan and
-
1
—
Lauren for Hot Sox 13-1-35
LEFT TO RIGHT: BALLET slipper
— Bottega veneta;
David RIGHT: BEIGE SUEDE
houldlVW
I
WHITE HIGH V-NECK TSHIRT Donna K.u.in Essentials; RED NYLON TOTE bag— Rati Spade; sunglasses Optical Allans: PATENT LEATHER LOAFERS Hermes
PATENT LEATHER LOAFER —J. Crew; BROWN LEATHER
OXFORD—J.M. Weslon; BROWN SUEDE JODHPUR BOOT— J.M. SPLIT-TOED
—
— Schott;
LEFT: PEACOAT
—
turtleneck Tlie Limited; gloves Coach; boots — Bruno Magli; LEGGINGS The Limited; BACKPACK — Takashimaya RIGHT: black TURTLENECK SWEATER Maria di Ripabianca; black LEATHER JACKET— MIC; SUNGLASSES \<l lie line Vittadini; GRAY WOOL pants Chanel; brown LEATHER BAG — Ralph Lauren; BELT — DKNY;
TURTLENECK— M PALAZZO PANTS — Giorgio \iniani RIGH CRYSTAL BEADED I
BLACK WOOL-CASHMERE
17
SHIRT JACKET
LEFT; REVERSIBLE MINK coat ( )s( .u de la Renta
—
\i
i
156
i;
—
(
itorgio
I
Bottega Veneta; leather
MATTE GOLD LAME LETTO PUMPS
handbag — [udith Leibei BROWN LEATHER GLOVES —
MM
— Sin. ul
COAT— Bdl
GOLD PANTSUIT — Pamela
Henna
BLACK
—
VISCOSE DRESS Mil hael Kors; OSTRICH CLUTCH [udith Leibei; BLACK VELVET Manolo Blahnik; T- ST RAPS VENETIAN GLASS INTAGLIO
—
—
AND CARNELIAN BROOCH, GOLD AND CITRINE RING, GOLD AND SAPPHIRE BANGLE
— Elizabeth
Locke
RIG III: TAFFETA
|.i\
AND FUCHSIA DUCHESS SATIN SKIRT
— Oscar de
silver link
Renta
lane; VELVET
STRAPPY
RHINESTONE RING — Apropo
RIGHT: SILVER VELVET AND
WITH FAUX BEAVER COLLAR Bogner;
LACE FLOOR-LENGTH gown Geofrre] Beene
SNOWFLAKE MITTENS—J.
PLATINUM PAVE DIAMOND
Motorola;
la
—
160
BLACK VELVET
PUMPS — Target: GOLD PEARLIZED STONE AND
LEFT: RED SUIT
n.
CASHMERE CARDIGAN — Pamela Dennis; DARK GRAY PEARL CHOKER — Kenneth
Dennis /59
aim
BLACK VELVET DRESS — Gap;
VELVET DRESS WITH
boa trim — Carolina
1
Lauren; fur-
CHOKER WITH PEARL drop — Fragments RIGHT:
Wen/man \5t
— Ralph
BAG—Gap;
STI-
BOOTS — Ralph allien RIGHT: PANNE VELVET Blass;
straps
trimmed COAT — Ralph
BLACK EVENING PUMPS — Noiiko M.ied.l
IJ7
I
I
main
\i
SLIP
Gii.l
II BLACK ACETATE JUMPER WITH SPAGHETTI
s
brown
by Mil hael Kors;
— GiOTglO
GRAY CHIFFON
PANTS —
Poi
black crewneck SWEATER (.in BLACK KNIT PANTS Koi Alexandre;
main:
51
—
I
COAT— Seal le
I
—
Clergerie;
BLACK VELVET EVENING
ds;
SET
DRESS — B( BC BEADED EVENING BAG — Vanessa RHINESTONE CHOKER Fragments; strappy stiletto sandals — Stuart Weitzman RIGHT: gray COTTON SHAKER SWEATER — /man. GRAY PALAZZO PANTS Zoran
Ml
\l.i\
BLACK STRETCH
I
CASHMERE
SKIRT— DKNY; PEARLS— GIRO
COLLAR— |ohn
boots — Roben
I
ashmcic;
(
I
—
146
SWEATER
STONE-ENCRUSTED CLUTCH — [udith elbei: BLACK SILK HEELS — Silvan
ballet |.n
Lane RIGH
BLACK VELVET DRESS — Cap pearls — Kenneth |a) ane; RED VELVET COAT WITH LEATHER
rill;
— Bottega Veneta; earrings — Kenneth slippers
Blatl
BLACK SILK TUXEDO DRESS — Ralph .mien, BLACK AND SILVER
—
Blahnik 138
—
eibei
III
I
RUST SHEARLING COAT AND SLIP DRESS — Seal If
I
I
j
SILVER COCKTAIL
BLACK CLUTCH— Bollejj. Veneta; black gloves ownes; lipstick—* hanel
— —
i
rew
1
—
— Bai
(
BROOCH — Monel RHINE-
nylon tote — I
agle's
I
BEARING SENSOR WATCH aiio BOl COM LEF1 fur NAT—Kaiteri BOl IX)M RIGH CZ AND SILVER EARRING — Ralph allien
1
DKNY; SHOES—DKNY; gold BRACELETS Chanel RIG] BLACK VISCOSE PULLOVER llel llles; BLACK Anne Klein CREPE PANTS Banana II; BLACK BAG Republic SILVER CUFF BRACELET Ben Annul; LEATHER AND SILVER NECKLACE
Roth;
rew;
(
1
CHRISTMAS SWEATER —
(
|
glass — Crate &
Ralph
—
ING — [udith 162
MIT-
walkietalkie — Motorola; black
TENS—I
SHAKER— Pedum; MARTINI
SKIRT
MINAUDIERE WITH BEAD-
I
— Moijjrnth.il
Frederics;
In istian
<
SNOWFLAKE
BognCI
Goodman; sun-
eibei: SIL-
1
I
Ralph by Ralph Lauren; sun-
glasses
l
\ipels
VER KITTY-CAT
RED VELVET
I
—
.u
i
buck jumpsuit — Geoffre)
//
II
I
—
BOOT —
rOPl
Bartletl lOP RIGH SKI SUIT WITH FAUX BEAVER COLLAR
Beene
Lauren; beige suede coat
AND MATCHING
151
|.
Sox
bj
mis;
&
leel
(
RHINESTONE AND GOLD
CLUTCH—Judith
llergerie
j
PINSTRIPE PANTS Anne Klein II: BLACK LEATHER
COTTON
crewneck — Ralph
gdoi
(
i
WATCH — \.in 161
pants—John
glasses —
—
Crew;
Robei
<
i
THIN BANDED EVENING
I
1
APPLE-GREEN PULLOVER — Hermes; belt — Gu< r..
I
(
i
lei
I
I
I
ON RED GROSGRAIN BAND — Van led & \i pels; GOLD AND PAVE DIAMOND
WATCH — Casio TAUPE COAT WITH FAUX FUR COLLAR MaxMara;GRAY WOOL TURTLENECK Ralph Lauren Jeans; GRAY FLANNEL BOOT-CUT PANTS Express; BLACK SATIN BACKPACK
EVENING
—
LACE
Benetton; SUEDE J.
P.
Tod's;
BOOTS —
TORTOISESHELL
—
Sisley by
173
174
Colors of Benetton; SILVER
MINK-TRIMMED HOOD — TSE Cashmere; PANTS— TSE
175
BROWN WOVEN
— Naomi BOOTS —
LEATHER GLOVES
ANKLE
178
TAUPE CABLE-KNIT CARDIGAN WITH FUR COLLAR
—
Blumarine
180
— Mis
It
at
tion of Lisa
Steinberg
Lauren;
YELLOW AND
LEFT:
NAVY RAYON
SHIRT
— Anne Klein
II;
NAVY
—
FLOWERED
—
scarf Old Navy; silver BRACELETS AND E A R R N G S Alejandro Toussier
—
at D.P.
BLACK camisole
—
cK Cabin
185
Accessories;
Mercier;
LOAFERS—
SATIN HEELS
(.
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors; FLAT
—
Bergdorf
Celine
Goodman; ROSEBUD TOTE AND MATCHING MULES
—
186
—
—
—
Adrienne Vittadini I'll!
LEFT: BLACK LEATHER
LFFr: BEADED EVENING
GOWN —Searle
—
GOLD
—
—
brown
PATENT LEATHER THONGS
NAVY PINSTRIPE
—
Spade
—
LEFT:
COAT-DRESS Michael Kors: BEAD NECKLACE Elizabeth Locke; BLACK PUMPS Manolo Blahnik RIGHT: BABY-BLUE KNIT JACKET Noriko Maeda; BLACK KNIT DRESS Michael Kors: PEARL NECKLACE Ben Amun: BLACK PATENT LEATHER SLINGBACK PUMPS
—
—
M. Weston
at
189
Morris;
RIGHT: TAFFETA NAVY TOP Michael Kors; WHITE SILK CAMISOLE Giorgio Armani: SILK PANTS
&.-,
—
Chanel
— Chanel:
BROWN NYLON HANDBAG — Kate
— Gap;
RIGHT: WHITE DRESS
—
AND MATCHING SKIRT — Sialic Blatt; PLUM TANK ANO V-NECK CARDIGAN SET —
—
watch — Baume
KHAKIS
—
EARRINGS Fragments; ANKLE-STRAP PUMPS
ET
LIGHT-BLUE CASH-
Burberrys;
—
— Oroblu
Vittadini;
—
Fragments:
Halpern Signature Shoes
LEFT: BLACK VELVET JACK-
Adrienne
at
RIGHT: BLACK KNIT DRESS Chanel: GOLD SQUARE BRACELETS, GOLD
SILVER
BLACK HOISERY
— Christian Lacroix; EARRINGS — Erwin MERE SWEATER SET
Klein;
CHOKER — Robert Lee
LEFT: SCARF Pearl;
SATIN HEELS
BRACELET
HANDBAG — Bindva: SANDALS— Joan & David
Werthheimer
Svisan Lazar;
—
—
SILK
I
square
—
PINSTRIPE PANTS Anne Klein II; WHITE HALTER BODYSUIT Donna in
—
—
181
WOOL
ii.
SILK SCARF
Fragments;
— Moschino
Colette Malouf:
—
DKNY; SILVER CHOKER BLACK LEATHER BAG Patrick Cox; BLACK SLIDES Patrick Cox
MESH COVER-UP — D&G Dolce & Gabbana; NAVYBLUE TANK WITH LACE
DRESS—A.B.S.; HAIRPIN —
RIGHT: EVENING COAT WITH FUR TRIM D&G Dolce & Gabbana; BLACK WRAP JERSEY DRESS —
STONE DOUBLE-STRANDED NECKLACE Fragments: PINK BEADED HANDBAG Nina
M-A-G; BLACK SATIN BAG WITH COLLAPSIBLE SILVER HANDLE Fendi; SATIN
— Parker, Mont
WRAP —Jane
—
187
•
GREEN ACCORDION
B; RED
— Cynthia Steffe; —
171
STATIONERY
|(
Crespi Manani;
at
GOWN —Agnes
SILK
SHIRT
Hope Greenberg
STAMP — Private
Will Tell 169
collection of
Blanc,
NECKLACE
— — Ben Amun; GLOVES — Coach; BAG — Polo Ralph Lauren; BLACK FLATS — Cole Haan RIGHT: PANTSUIT —
— Orlane; ATOMIZER — Muji; COMPACT — Private
PENS
—
BAG — Kenneth Cole; SHOES — Kenneth Cole:
CUFF
— Barneys
— Me
Amun LEFT: DOUBLE-BREASTED SUIT Ralph Lauren;
—
DRESS WITH SHEER OVERLAY Chanel: RED EVENING
—
LIPSTICK
York;
SHOULDER CASHMERE — Malo; NECKLACE
Fragments
SHIRT Ralph Lauren; B RAc E LETS Fragments;
and
JEANS ONE-
TOP
—
V-NECK
B.;
Co.;
and Ro RIGHT: PRINTED
BLACK VISCOSE HALTER TOP Ralph Lauren SILK
&
NECKLACE Fragments; SILVER STILETTOS— Stuart Weitzman RIGHT: RED-ONTAN FLORAL VELVET DRESS Searle Blatt; BEAD FRINGE NECKLACE Ben
SHAWL —Anichini: WHITE
Strongwater
Banana Republic; ANTIQUE Hamilton WATCH—Time
—
BEAD
Kieselstein-Cord
cloth bathrobe New York
ZIP-FRONT SWEATER WITH
Misle;
183
Company; white terry-
WATCH — Giorgio Al mam RIGHT; CASHMERE HOODED
Cashmere;
GOLD LOCKET WITH PAVE DIAMOND BAND — Barry
NIGHTGOWN — Christine
United
LEFT: BEADED DRESS
—
—
SUNGLASSES— Kenneth Cole; TAN MOHAIR gloves
172
Levi Strauss
—
for Accessory
Resource Gallery
United Colors of
Sisley by
— Elena Shovider
Houper
JACKET
—
— DKNY; NECK-
—Agnes
Manolo Blahnik; NECKLACE
AND BRACELET — Fragments Katherine Hamnett;
BAG—Judith
Leiber; BELT
—
—
182
JUMPSUIT
Kenneth Cole; GOLD
168 LEFT:
—
by Ralph
— Barneys New York: SANDALS — Lauren:
BLACK G SHOCK
Epaulette;
Blahnik
RIGHT: NAVY SILK PEA-
Blatt:
JET
—
—
EARRINGS Ben Amun; RHINESTONE-ENCRUSTED CLUTCH—Judith Leiber; BLACK SATIN EVENING SHOES
—
Manolo Blahnik RIGHT: RED
wool
suit
— Ellen Tracy Wha-
191
LEFT: TWEED DRESS, GOLD MESH BRACELET, BROWN SATIN PUMPS — Chanel; NECKLACE — Elizabeth Locke; BEADED HANDBAG Bottega
The Portablt
Redux, |on
51
sue Grafton,
quotes
CARDIGAN AND MATCHING TANK Express; SKIRT WITH
—
FLORAL DESIGN Express; PURPLE LEATHER BALLET
2
193
LEFT.
DRESS —
l>4
;
CLOCKWISE: striped
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—
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—
Bridget Jones's
1
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