October 2009

Just a couple of generations ago, “well dressed” women changed their clothes three times a day. Without a ladies maid, laundry maid and boundless dry cleaning budget to handle the less glamorous details, that sounds exhausting. Not to mention time consuming and inconvenient. My ideal is to dress perfectly, once a day. Here are three pieces that will take you from breakfast meetings to cocktail receptions.

Diane von Furstenberg

A four season color and geometric neckline is stunning with or without a adornment.

Donna Karan

This little black dress (LBD) has two ingenious sashes that can be tied a number of ways. The shirring is perfect if your feeling a little less than excited about your stomach.

Spiegel

Built in control garments keep you slim and trim all day.

While I love “timeless and traditional,” “timeless and distinctive” is what makes me salivate. The pieces that transcend classic design are the ones I covet. This season look for something unique that you can also wear forever.

K Maley

Full confession: I wear gold hoops at least three times a week. These front facing triple hoops are a brilliant and easy to wear version of basic hoops.

Simma Chester

Pearls are about as classic as it gets. This modern version is elegant enough for evening, but simple enough for a day at the office.

Denise DeRose

From a black tie event to a casual brunch, a wooden clutch will keep your lipstick and wallet stylishly safe.