Draped
A figure-flattering trend that hugs where you want it and gives where it matters most.

- Dress, $248, BCBG Max Azria Runway cotton dress, bcbg.com
- Necklace, $1,350, Marni coal, acrylic, horn and glass necklace, Bergdorf Goodman 800-558-1855
- Earrings, $145, Alexis Bittar Lucite earrings, alexisbittar.com

Polka Dots
Everyone needs a bit of girlish charm. Go for big (and bold) in this classic motif.

- Dress, $2,695, Michael Kors silk wool dress, Saks Fifth Avenue, 212-753-4000
- Belt, $295, Michael Kors patent leather belt, 310-777-8862
- Earrings, $290, Janis by Janis Savitt Swarovski crystal hoops, Bergdorf Goodman, 800-558-1855

Embellished
Look for ethereal fabrics adorned with beading, a great way to ground a floaty dress.

- Dress, $2,750, Vera Wang organza dress and slip skirt, verawang.com
- Belt, $1,250, Vera Wang crystal and leather belt, verawang.com

Belted
Anyone can wear this season’s big volume pieces, but the key to control is cinching them at the waist.

- Jacket, $2,165, Armani Collezioni linen and silk viscose blend jacket, 212-339-5950
- Pants, $295, Emporio Armani silk pants,emporioarmani.com.com
- Pin, $175, Emporio Armani crystal pin (on pants), emporioarmani.com.com
- Ring, $330, Stephen Dweck sterling silver and hematite ring,stephendweck.com.com
- Necklace, $735, Chanel metal necklace, select Chanel boutiques, 800-550-0005
- Clutch, $165, BR Monogram leather clutch, bananarepublic.com.com

Stripes
Choose classic colors, like black and navy, and keep lines vertical for a slimming effect.

- Blazer, $199, Lauren by Ralph Lauren cotton blazer Select Lord & Taylor stores, 800-223-7440
- Top, $425, Ralph Lauren Black Label viscose-blend top, ralphlauren.com
- Jeans, $80, Calvin Klein Jeans cotton-blend jeans, Macy’s, 800-423-6335
- Shoes, $865, Manolo Blahnik leather shoes, Barney’s, 212-826-8900
- Necklace, $500, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel bead and crystal necklace, leeangel.com

Boyfriend Blazer
Replace your go-to cardigan with something structured. Best advice? Keep it bright and sexy underneath.

- Blazer, $495, Rag & Bone cotton-blend blazer, rag-bone.com
- Dress, $178, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent silk dress, madisonlosangeles.com
- Bracelet, $1,850, Bottega Veneta sterling silver cuff, bottegaveneta.com
- Necklace, $500, Lori Leavitt sterling silver necklace, lorileavitt.com

Harem Pants
Finally, style meets comfort — a welcome relief from the skinny jeans trend of seasons past.

- Pants, $325, Nicole Miller Collection silk viscose pants, nicolemiller.com
- Top, $325, Nicole Miller Collection silk viscose top,nicolemiller.com
- Bracelet, $850, Miriam Haskell glass stone on brass-plated chain bracelet; miriamhaskell.com

Mixed Prints
New rule: It’s fresh to pair different prints—as long as the colors are compatible.

- Top, $375, Catherine Malandrino silk chiffon top, neimanmarcus.com
- Skirt, $325, Catherine Malandrino wool-blend skirt, Lucy’s, 203-438-1908
- Cuff, price upon request, Cartier 18k yellow gold cuff, cartier.com for stores
- Ring, $385, Alexis Bittar vermeil with rose quartz ring, alexisbittar.com

(More magazine)

The draped dress and necklace are true perfection! I also like the striped jacket with the boyfriend jeans.

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We've reached a point yet again where items that aren't shipped in from China or elsewhere have a new appeal for the consumer. Emporio Armani's going made in the USA for a new line of jeans. The Spring/Summer 2010 collection will include "Made in California" jeans that are at least partially made in Los Angeles. The LA Times reports that there will be four styles of jeans ( two for men and two for women) with red, white and blue leather labels, brushed white enamel rivets, and special hangtags. The jeans sell for $195 and ar available at Emporio Armani stores but not online. Come February, the men's styles will also be at Saks Fifth Avene and Bloomingdale's. (Luxist)

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Double-Breasted Military
Coat, $298, by Express. Turtleneck, $90, by Claiborne by John Bartlett. Pants, $520, by Trussardi 1911.

Dressy Wool
Coat, $349, by Club Monaco. Vest, $150, by Patagonia. Shirt, $225, by Emporio Armani. Tie, $95, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Pants, $395, by Michael Kors.

Single-Breasted Camel
Coat, $368, by J.Crew. Suit jacket, $168, and pants, $68, by Calvin Klein. Shirt, $165, by Jack Spade. Tie, $220, by Michael Bastian. Tie bar by Paul Stuart.

Military Peacoat
Coat, $385, by Nautica. Sweater, $168, by Tretorn. T-shirt, $30 (for pack of three), by Calvin Klein Underwear. Jeans, $155, by A.P.C.

Single-Breasted Tweed
Coat, $269, by United Colors of Benetton. Sweater, $70, by Express. Shirt, $260, by Thom Browne New York. Jeans, $95, by Polo Ralph Lauren.

Plaid Duffel
Coat, $130, by Uniqlo. Suit jacket, $129.50, and pants, $49.50, by Uniqlo +J. Shirt, $50, by Topman. Hat, $44, by Stüssy.

Moleskin
Coat, $325, by Perry Ellis. Sweater, $895, by Michael Bastian. Pants, $540, by Dolce & Gabbana.

Wool Trench
Coat, $450, and jeans, $190, by Diesel. Shirt, $215, by Band of Outsiders. Tie, $50, by J.Crew. Hat, $10, by Wigwam.

Chesterfield
Coat, $295, by A|X Armani Exchange. Vest, $231, and pants, $282, by Caulfield Preparatory. Shirt, $615, by Tom Ford. Tie, $90, by DKNY. Cap, $395, by Burberry.

British Cut
Coat, $225, by Banana Republic. Turtleneck, $120, by G-Star. T-shirt, $30 (for pack of three), by Calvin Klein Underwear. Jeans, $88, by Gap.

(GQ magazine)

A great mix of pulled together looks........from work to play.

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(Elle Italy)

I love to wear gloves this time of the year.........they're one of my favorite accessories. Of course it has much to do with the fact that there are so.....many attractive options these days. It can't just be any pair, they have to be "jazzy." I prefer the opera length leather gloves to those that just cover the hand. Great gloves can be a perfect accessory for your favorite coat or jacket. Of all my gloves, I have three pair that I favor over the others.....one pair is metallic silver, another is fuchsia with orange polka dots and a green pair accented with buttons. While I have the traditional black and brown, I like to mix it up a bit.

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