FAST & CHIC: A Guy Thing
If the late ’70s and early ’80s offered up any worthwhile trend, it was men’s wear–inspired dressing: Think silk shirts tucked into roomy trousers and finished with an oversize trench. Geared toward working gals trying to make it in a man’s world, the look communicated not only power and assertiveness but also a feminine allure (see Kim Basinger in 9½ Weeks). Three decades later, designers are bringing back the ease of it all. Witness the pre-fall collections, with Stella McCartney’s capacious tailored coats and Phoebe Philo’s slouchy pants paired with oxfords for Céline. It’s a casually pulled-together uniform for today’s take-charge women. Get it now with the mix- and-match pieces below.
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Rag & Bone trenchcoat; Ralph Lauren Blue Label shirt; Escada tunic; Guy Laroche turtleneck; Uniqlo pants; Façonnable belt; Proenza Schouler clutch.
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Boss Orange trenchcoat; Theyskens’ Theory jacket; Equipment blouse; Guy Laroche turtleneck; United Colors of Benetton shorts; Pilar Olaverri necklace; Michael Kors belt; Sermoneta Gloves gloves; Capezio tights; Charlotte Olympia shoes.
Beauty note: Smooth a sleek ponytail in place with Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Crème.
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Guy Laroche coat, turtleneck, and trousers; Ralph Lauren Blue Label shirt; James Colarusso necklace; Ralph Lauren Collection belt; Dooney & Bourke bag; G.H. Bass & Co. loafers.
Beauty note: Muted berry-kissed lips come courtesy of Clarins Rouge Eclat Satin Finish Lipstick in Sweet Rose.
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Lacoste poncho dress; Uniqlo jacket; Guy Laroche turtleneck; Tibi pants; Pilar Olaverri necklace; Dooney & Bourke bag; Proenza Schouler clutch; Charlotte Olympia shoes.
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Michael Michael Kors trenchcoat; Fratelli Rossetti jacket; Boss blouse; See by Chloé trousers; (from top) Michael Kors belt, Meredith Wendell belt, Longchamp belt; Proenza Schouler clutch; Fratelli Rossetti shoes.
Beauty note: Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30 covers flaws in a sheer, natural finish.
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Banana Republic trenchcoat; Juicy Couture blazer; H&M shirt; Paul Smith Black Label trousers; James Colarusso necklace; A.P.C. belt; Alexander Wang bag.
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Michael Michael Kors jacket; H&M shirt; Guy Laroche turtleneck; Kenzo pants; James Colarusso necklace; Ralph Lauren Collection belt; Dooney & Bourke bag; Charlotte Olympia shoes.
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Theyskens’ Theory jacket and coat; Equipment blouse; Guy Laroche turtleneck; Uniqlo pants; Pilar Olaverri necklace; Michael Kors belt; Perrin Paris 1893 gloves; Alexander Wang bag.
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Clockwise, from top: Fratelli Rossetti shoes; Aquazzura slipper; Proenza Schouler clutch; Movado watch; Jimmy Choo bag.
Hair by Serge Normant at sergenormant.com; makeup by Mathias van Hooff at MFA; manicure by Alicia Torello at the Wall Group. Model: Aymeline Valade at Women Model Management. Digital technician: Matthew Thompson at Silhouette Studio. Photography assistants: Lindsay Watson, Zenith Richards, Yoshi Park, Nicholas Ong. Fashion assistants: Allison Levy, Michael Beshara.
