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The sweater dress is a well-loved Winter staple, but that doesn't mean it can't be reinvented. We've come to rely on this little classic as a one-stop solution to seasonal dressing — the easiest being, throw it over tights and head out the door. Of course, when that becomes a little too predictable, the best part of a wardrobe basic is its ability to be transformed — as proof, we're layering Read more
Okay, I know you're all going to scream about the price, but I had to share this beautiful Heather Karoo by Mark Eisen silver cashmere sweater dress with you. Offered by Azalea Online for $308. It's gauzy, it's simple, it's modern and sleek, and it's cashmere! This one might just convince me to venture out in the sweater dress again. To see some less expensive, but equally as cute sweater Read more
Carolina Herrera delivered her quintessential elegance in brilliant red gowns, shimmering red-carpet-worthy dresses, and refined separates for her Fall collection. Pleasing both the celebrity clientele and polished working women, Herrera displayed her magnitude for the classics and modernity in one graceful swoop. Classic ballgowns were sharpened with angles and diaphanous silk dresses were swept Read more
Theyskens' Theory focused on basics, but obviously the way Olivier Theyskens choose to view basics. That means gorgeously tailored jackets, skinny leather pants with a just a hint of slouch, artfully cut sweaters, and a series of cocktai dresses that hint of his old days designing for Rochas. Check out the entire runway show here. Read more
True to form, Rachel Roy delivered a delightfully wearable collection of bold-hued knits and dresses, homing in on the perfect balance of easy separates and keen architectural detail for Fall '12. Roy excels in crafting pieces women want to wear — it's that mix of the understated, like slouchy knits in brilliant colors, and the sharpness of a well-executed cut — and the backs of Roy's evening Read more
Derek Lam's runway show today at St. John's center was worth the freezing trek through wind tunnels. For Fall, Lam mixed his ladylike style with a sportif twist melding chic separates with a menswear twist. Pretty ivory floral satin bomber jackets were paired with pencil skirts and finished off with eye-catching cap-toe ankle boots and metallic loafers. Additionally, there were sharp metallic Read more
There is one strong styling trend emerging from the runways at New York Fashion Week: lots and lots of layers. Designers like Helmut Lang, Rag and Bone, and Rebecca Taylor showed vests over jackets over sweaters over pants (or some combination, you get the picture), and one of the interesting styling combinations includes dresses over pants. What do you think — is it a trend you'll wear next Read more
Delivering pretty bird prints and slick metallics with polish and restraint, Tibi's Amy Smilovic offered an understated, menswear-inspired take on Fall '12. Complete with cropped trousers and boxy boyfriend coats, Smilovic zeroed in on a borrowed-from-the-boys style with womanly wearability. Proportions were done just right, as were the designer's bird prints that felt more sophisticated than Read more
We're constantly looking to reinvent the way in which we style our most beloved items of clothing — that is, without having to endure the consequences of a costly shopping spree. By combing through the arsenal of chic Fab community looks and tapping into our editors' fashion prowess, we've whipped up an easy way to soup up your wardrobe with just a quick trip to the back of your closet. Today, Read more
Just when we thought we couldn't swoon any more over Joseph Altuzarra's creations, the designer sent us on a dizzying trip around the world via brightly hued Moroccan-chic knitwear, chunky fringe, plush shearling, and quirky coin embellishments. From 1940s Parisian silhouettes to ultra-tailored naval coats and equestrian-inspired jodhpurs, to the whimsical markings of a visit to a Marrakesh Read more
