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Shirt Shifts
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Three distinct looks starring a classic BY SARA SCHWARTZ PHOTOS BY JERALD COUNCIL
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he next time you’re standing in front of your closet, puzzled by what to pair with those amazing maroon pants that still have the tag on them, grab that crisp, white button-down. The classic staple goes with “absolutely everything,” says Lauren A. Rothman (pictured above), a fashion, style and trend expert based in Washington, D.C. “It’s an ageless, timeless piece.” The founder of fashion consulting firm Styleauteur and author of Style Bible: What to Wear to Work regularly works with clients to help them learn how to show off their shapes, which is why she loves a good white button-down. “It works on so many body types,” she says. “Style has nothing to do with age; it has to do with body type. If you couldn’t wear it at 40, you probably can’t wear it at 50. So it’s really not about age, but understanding your figure and how to accentuate and show it off.” To prove the shirt’s versatility, Rothman put together three looks that start with the Aaron long-sleeve classic shirt by Lauren Ralph Lauren ($69.50, Lord & Taylor) as a base.
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BEST YEARS I FALL / WINTER 2016
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WORK 1 Alfani zip-trim textured black vest, $109.50, Macy’s 2 Calvin Klein stretch belt, $36, Lord & Taylor 3 Everyday ankle pants, $98, Ann Taylor 4 Salvatore Ferragamo Scotty Rock studded velvet loafers, $675, Bloomingdale’s 5 Furla medium Fantasia tote, $328, Bloomingdale’s 6 INC International Concepts goldtone and jet colorblock hinged bangle bracelet, $34.50, Macy’s 7 Lauren Ralph Lauren gold-tone stud earrings, $24, Lord & Taylor 8 Kate Spade New York statement pendant necklace, $198, Lord & Taylor
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1 Calvin Klein distressed faux-leather moto jacket. $129.50, Macy’s 2 Bronze chevron skirt by Hunter Bell via Rent the Runway, rental $75, retail $460, renttherunway.com 3 Kate Spade New York Charm glitter heels, $325, Lord & Taylor 4 Reflection necklace by Lulu Frost via Rent the Runway, rental $65, retail $475, renttherunway.com 5 Robert Lee Morris SOHO silver-plated crystal stud earrings, $28, Lord & Taylor 6 Gold dogwood bloom ring by Slate and Willow via Rent the Runway, rental $10, retail $25, renttherunway.com 7 Indigo mirrored pyramid brake hinge bracelet by Alexis Bittar via Rent the Runway, rental $30, retail $175, renttherunway.com 8 Milly Party Box clutch, $295, Bloomingdale’s
1 Hobbs London Laurie Waterfall coat, $355, Bloomingdale’s 2 NYDJ Millie pull-on jeans, $110, Lord & Taylor 3 Houndstooth sweater scarf, $98, Ann Taylor 4 Vince Camuto Winiveer suede fringed sandals, $119, Lord & Taylor 5 Salem ring by Kenneth Jay Lane via Rent the Runway, rental $20, retail $180, renttherunway.com 6 Chanel sunglasses, $405, Bloomingdale’s 7 Charter Club gold-tone multicolor chain link necklace, $49.50, Macy’s 8 Drew crossbody bag by Chloe, $1,850, Bloomingdales
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