Thursday, November 6, 2008

Madcap Heiress Scary Talk

Well, people, here's a question for you: Are you still dressing for success or have you switched to duress?

While the dress/success style worked wonders through the left high and dry periods in my life, these days I need more armor. Truly, when even a chance encounter means listening to madcap heiress scary talk ("Neiman-Marcus is going bankrupt"), a cardigan thrown around the shoulders simply won't do.

Here's a round-up of essentials to wear when the dow is down, the mood is grim and talk of a bread line is not for a loaf of Poilane in the 6th Arr.:

Go monochromatic. Nothing looks as rich or as powerful as all-black, all-navy, all-grey.

Get a steamer. Not only is there no excuse for wearing anything rumpled or crumpled, it's aging and pity-inspiring.

Gloves and a scarf. It's amazing how well-chosen accessories can ward off evil naysayers simply by the discipline they connote.

Polished shoes. I'm starting to bore myself on this subject but nothing looks as sharp as a pair of well-shined shoes. Ladies, take note: This goes for you, too.

Skip the trends. If you're immune to whimsy maybe they'll think you're immune to an economic turndown.

Shop the vault. Shopping the closet was yesterday's epiphany...today it's about shopping the vault where you keep Grandma's platinum watch (wear it alongside your everyday watch) and Mom's pearls (add the fake stuff and voila, it's brilliant).

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