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				<title>catgirl on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>catgirl</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;This is along the lines of that quote I posted from the designer who only wears black.  What we are being sold vs what makes sense to wear.... A frustrating thing to contemplate.
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				<title>Gaylene on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Gaylene</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Well, Betsy Johnson was an outlier because I couldn't image her ever dressing in&#038;nbsp;a restrained&#038;nbsp;uniform, so not all creatives are cut from the same cloth (ow, that was bad, but I couldn't resist!)&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Maybe it's about image for some of them? Or fatigue? Or just personal taste? Some artists hang their work in their homes, while others don't. Some performers refuse to perform if they are not on stage. Maybe dressing in a uniform helps them separate their work personas from their personal life?
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				<title>Sharon on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Sharon</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Tulle, I'm sure that is true. It is far easier to wear a stylish uniform that you know looks stylish than to risk trying new things and potentially getting it &#034;wrong&#034; on the public stage. And I guess that to some extent they are marketing themselves as a brand.&#038;nbsp;I wonder if they dress differently at home, away from prying eyes? But then I see, for instance, Victoria Beckham who wears her own designs and think how fabulous she looks! No uniform there.
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				<title>tulle on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;One more thought on the fashion insiders:&#038;nbsp; could it be that they deliberately eschew dressing up in order to avoid being judged on the originality and success of their personal styles?&#038;nbsp; It's uncomfortable to live in the spotlight, and the fashion world can be cruel.
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				<title>tulle on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I would bet that even these jaded &#034;insiders&#034; change things up for some events.&#038;nbsp; I think I could happily and comfortably tramp around outdoors most&#038;nbsp;days dressed like an English child: loose corduroy trousers, cotton undershirt, oversized wool jersey, Wellington boots and anorak--all in shades of blue and gray.&#038;nbsp; But when I travel, or go to a party, attend a meeting, or simply feel like experimenting, I love the fun of creating a &#034;costume&#034; for myself that suits the occasion and tickles my fancy. Maybe wardrobe appropriateness is a matter of percentages that will vary for different individuals? Retired and living in the country now,&#038;nbsp; I'm probably happiest with about 70% everyday &#034;uniform&#034; clothes, 30% &#034;occasion&#034; clothes.&#038;nbsp; 
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				<title>Suz on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Sharon, I agree. For me, keeping colours relatively restrained and determined would work pretty well, I think. I am sure I would always include one or two &#034;outlier&#034; colours but I could probably confine myself to blues (including denim), grey or taupe, and white/ cream and be done with it -- maybe add some cranberry in winter and something else in summer.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;But to limit my silhouettes completely -- this is what I tend to do as a fall-back and this is what bores me, I suspect.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I need to think more on it.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Ok, voice of dissent here - I saw the visuals provided of the &#034;fashion insiders&#034; and thought how much more interesting and fun the runway looks are. I would be bored just wearing the same thing every day. But I do appreciate the idea of a uniform in the sense of Una's concept of a menu of silhouettes. That seems to me to provide a lot more freedom to explore trends and pattens.
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				<title>Staysfit on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;This was a good read, thanks. &#038;nbsp;It confirms my current purchasing philosophy of sticking with what works despite the trends.&#038;nbsp; I love the idea of keeping things simple and more minimal. &#038;nbsp;I typically have one star item that I pair with more subdued supporting items when I get dressed. &#038;nbsp;The star may be some jewelry, shoes, or a scarf. &#038;nbsp;I like the idea of having a uniform, and using these details to create variety. &#038;nbsp;My closet is currently in the perfect condition for me to do this.&#038;nbsp;&#038;nbsp;When I stray from what I believe is my uniform, &#038;nbsp;and purchase&#038;nbsp;something trendy, I always feel uncomfortable, and the item sits unused in my closet. &#038;nbsp; Sticking to my uniform&#038;nbsp;may mean that I will look out of touch at some point or struggle with how to update my look to keep it current.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>thimblelina on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Fashion insiders and other creatives often have all the action going on inside their heads, rather than outside.
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				<title>UmmLila (Lisa) on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I would get bored if I tried too hard to have a uniform -- I love prints too much for that. I do like the idea of taking the time to find really perfect basics that will go the distance, mixed with trendier short term pieces. It was instructive to check out some of the websites mentioned in the article to see what their product assortment was.
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				<title>Deb on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<dc:creator>Deb</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;An interesting read! This is my philosophy to a tee. I stick to what suits my shape and height,  my style, my colours, my designers, with seasonal updates and have always felt true to myself. Following any trend without deeper analysis of what is right and balanced for oneself is not me at all. My style is understated quality clothing, always with jewellery, good shoes, belts and bags. Somewhere between Emmanuelle and Audrey. And it doesn't ever radically change or bore me.
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				<title>rabbit on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;What&#060;b&#062; Suz&#060;/b&#062; says, to me&#038;nbsp;it's all about what your daily environment/exposure is like, and needing a rest from a certain kind of visual stimulation and decision-making. &#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;It also to me is interesting in the kind of items that are considered classic classics, like the Levis and Nikes, and that hi-low mixing is very common.&#060;/p&#062;
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I'm always intrigued and somewhat motivated by articles like this. &#038;nbsp;I think this model of dressing works well for those in a creative and busy environment, but agree that boredom would be a concern. Mind you, when you can afford to buy the best of the best, and are replacing them often, that would alleviate MY boredom! &#038;nbsp;One thing this style of dressing does that appeals to me is that it allows one to showcase an incredible ring, watch, earrings, belt etc . That also holds a huge appeal for me.
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I keep wanting to go more in this direction -- and failing because I get bored.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;For them, over-saturation in the world of fashion is the reason they need this visual/ sartorial spa.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I feel this way sometimes about books. I can't go into bookstores at times. There are simply &#034;too many.&#034; Too many words.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;I wonder if it is similar.&#038;nbsp;&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Still, I 'd like to pursue this more assiduously. What would my uniform be, if I had one? Pondering.&#038;nbsp;
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				<title>crutcher on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Excellent article...This is perhaps going to be a style of dressing for the future...People will look at the well-knowns of the fashion industry for their style and perhaps they already do...This certainly adds that snap to what to wear without having to go with trends...A, clean symplicity.....Thanks for sharing...Interesting to ponder...
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				<title>Joyce B on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Thanks for sharing that great article.&#060;br /&#062;
It goes to show that quality is better than quantity but one needs to figure what style works best.&#060;br /&#062;
It gives me a lot to think about.
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				<title>janni on "article How to Dress Like a Fashion Insider"</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;I have a work &#034;uniform&#034;. Business casual pants in some dark hue, dark sweater/blouse &#038;amp; white jacket. Wondering if I need to further pare things down. It'd be great to find that right shirt to wear with the right jacket I already wear. Something to think about as I go shopping this weekend.
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Hmmm... I'm not much of a trend follower except to the extent of buying a couple of things to stay current. This article serves to confirm that it's ok not to spend $$$ on runway looks that are here today and gone tomorrow.
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				<dc:creator>Alexandra</dc:creator>
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				<description>&#060;p&#062;Interesting article. Sounds like we're back to uniforms.
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They may create out-there trends, but fashion’s elite go for the simplest separates when dressing themselves. Here, they share their shopping secrets&#060;br /&#062;
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NUREYEV AND Baryshnikov were among the dance-themed references for Tomas Maier ’s spring 2015 menswear collection for Bottega Veneta. The designer’s vision of those balletic gentlemen took form in slouchy baby-blue knit tights and shell-pink shorts suits. In other words, the kind of pieces that make magazine editors furiously take notes—dance would emerge as one of the season’s trends—but might be a tough sell to your average guy.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;When Mr. Maier made his bow, however, it was a different story. The man with the razor-sharp design mind wore a perfectly rumpled, olive-drab Relwen cargo shirt, medium-fade Levi’s and simple black Nike running shoes.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Fashion insiders who push colorful, out-there trends but wear sober basics themselves? The idea isn’t new. But the clothes worn backstage or behind the camera seem more relevant than ever, given the phenomenon of Normcore and a general appreciation of less of-the-moment pieces. Especially when those discreet shirts and trousers are being chosen by people with an encyclopedic knowledge of clothing and an eye for perfection. Plenty of folks looking for style tips would be eager to note that Vogue Paris Editor in Chief Emmanuelle Alt wears Topshop’s skinny Baxter jeans or that Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough is partial to a certain denim shirt from Swedish label Acne Studios.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Model Caroline de Maigret —who often plays muse to Karl Lagerfeld—could probably wear head-to-toe Chanel every day of the week if she liked. Instead she adheres to a strict diet of vintage Levi’s, white Acne T-shirts, Blazé blazers and a black leather motorcycle jacket from BLK DNM or Schott NYC. “It’s not about trends,” said Ms. de Maigret, who recently co-wrote the book “How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are: Love, Style and Bad Habits” (Doubleday). “It’s more about finding the right pieces that you can carry with you through the years.” In fact, Ms. de Maigret makes an effort to avoid the popular look of the season. “If there’s a military trend, I’ll put all my military-feeling clothes in the cupboard and then let them out two years later,” she said.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Uniformly Chic&#060;br /&#062;
Style insiders and their standby buys&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;&#060;strong&#062;Vanessa Traina Snow &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Stylist&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra D’orsay Heel in grey wool, &#060;em&#062;$755, &#060;a href=&#034;https://www.theline.com&#034;&#062;theLine.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
Browse the gallery to see what style insiders buy&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Tonne Goodman &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062;Vogue fashion director&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Charvet Silk Printed Scarf, &#060;em&#062;$293, +33-1-4260-3070;&#060;/em&#062; Timex Intelligent Quartz Fly-Back Chronograph Watch, &#060;em&#062;$210, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.timex.com&#034;&#062;timex.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Tomas Maier &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Creative director of Bottega Veneta and his own label&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Relwen’s CPO Deck Jacket, &#060;em&#062;$248, &#060;a href=&#034;http://relwen.com&#034;&#062;relwen.com&#060;/a&#062;;&#060;/em&#062; Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1955 501 Jeans in Astoria,&#060;em&#062; $290, &#060;a href=&#034;http://unionmadegoods.com&#034;&#062;unionmadegoods.com&#060;/a&#062;;&#060;/em&#062; Nike Free 4.0 Sneaker, &#060;em&#062;$90, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/&#034;&#062;nike.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Caroline de Maigret &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Model and co-author of ‘How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are’&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Blazé Milano Made-to-Order Lady Anne Everyday Blazer, &#060;em&#062;from $1,209, Artisanal Su Misura, +39-02-3675-2541&#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Emmanuelle Alt &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Editor in Chief, Vogue Paris &#060;/em&#062; &#124; Topshop’s Baxter Jeans, &#060;em&#062;$70, &#060;a href=&#034;http://us.topshop.com/?geoip=home&#034;&#062;topshop.com&#060;/a&#062;,&#060;/em&#062; and Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Kitten Heels, &#060;em&#062;$595, Saint Laurent, 212-980-2970 &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Elin Kling &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Fashion Blogger and Co-designer of Totême&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Chelsea Coat, &#060;em&#062;$760, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.toteme-nyc.com&#034;&#062;toteme-nyc.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Jack McCollough &#060;/strong&#062; (left) &#060;em&#062; Co-designer of Proenza Schouler&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Isherwood Den Bleached Denim Shirt, &#060;em&#062;$220, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.acnestudios.com&#034;&#062;acnestudios.com&#060;/a&#062;;&#060;/em&#062; Samba Shoes, &#060;em&#062;$65, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.adidas.com/us/&#034;&#062;adidas.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062; &#060;br /&#062; &#060;strong&#062;Lazaro Hernandez &#060;/strong&#062; (right) &#060;em&#062; Co-designer of Proenza Schouler&#060;/em&#062; &#124; 1300 Sneakers, &#060;em&#062;$150, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.newbalance.com&#034;&#062;newbalance.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Kate Young &#060;/strong&#062; (right) &#060;em&#062; Stylist&#060;/em&#062; &#124; The Row, Carlton Blouse, &#060;em&#062;$790, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Home-Show&#034;&#062;barneys.com&#060;/a&#062;;&#060;/em&#062; Manolo Blahnik Chaos Shoe, &#060;em&#062;$725, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.neimanmarcus.com&#034;&#062;neimanmarcus.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Peter Dundas &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Creative Director&#060;/em&#062; &#124; 514 Straight Fit Jeans, &#060;em&#062;$58, &#060;a href=&#034;http://us.levi.com/home/index.jsp&#034;&#062;levi.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Max Osterweis &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Co-designer of Suno&#060;/em&#062; &#124; 501 Original Fit Jeans, &#060;em&#062;$68, &#060;a href=&#034;http://us.levi.com/home/index.jsp&#034;&#062;levi.com&#060;/a&#062;;&#060;/em&#062; Chuck Taylor All Star Shoes, &#060;em&#062;$50, &#060;a href=&#034;http://www.converse.com&#034;&#062;converse.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
&#060;strong&#062;Vanessa Traina Snow &#060;/strong&#062; &#060;em&#062; Stylist&#060;/em&#062; &#124; Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra D’orsay Heel in grey wool, &#060;em&#062;$755, &#060;a href=&#034;https://www.theline.com&#034;&#062;theLine.com&#060;/a&#062; &#060;/em&#062;&#060;br /&#062;
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Browse the gallery to see what style insiders buy GETTY IMAGES (DE MAIGRET, MAIER); BILLY FARRELL AGENCY (ALT, GOODMAN, MCCOLLOUGH) Tonne Goodman Vogue fashion director &#124; Charvet Silk Printed Scarf, $293, +33-1-4260-3070; Timex Intelligent Quartz Fly-Back Chronograph Watch, $210, timex.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Tomas Maier Creative director of Bottega Veneta and his own label &#124; Relwen’s CPO Deck Jacket, $248, relwen.com; Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1955 501 Jeans in Astoria, $290, unionmadegoods.com; Nike Free 4.0 Sneaker, $90, nike.com GETTY IMAGES Caroline de Maigret Model and co-author of ‘How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are’ &#124; Blazé Milano Made-to-Order Lady Anne Everyday Blazer, from $1,209, Artisanal Su Misura, +39-02-3675-2541 GETTY IMAGES Emmanuelle Alt Editor in Chief, Vogue Paris &#124; Topshop’s Baxter Jeans, $70, topshop.com, and Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Kitten Heels, $595, Saint Laurent, 212-980-2970 BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Elin Kling Fashion Blogger and Co-designer of Totême &#124; Chelsea Coat, $760, toteme-nyc.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Jack McCollough (left) Co-designer of Proenza Schouler &#124; Isherwood Den Bleached Denim Shirt, $220, acnestudios.com; Samba Shoes, $65, adidas.com&#060;br /&#062;
Lazaro Hernandez (right) Co-designer of Proenza Schouler &#124; 1300 Sneakers, $150, newbalance.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Kate Young (right) Stylist &#124; The Row, Carlton Blouse, $790, barneys.com; Manolo Blahnik Chaos Shoe, $725, neimanmarcus.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Peter Dundas Creative Director &#124; 514 Straight Fit Jeans, $58, levi.com GETTY IMAGES Max Osterweis Co-designer of Suno &#124; 501 Original Fit Jeans, $68, levi.com; Chuck Taylor All Star Shoes, $50, converse.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY Vanessa Traina Snow Stylist &#124; Gianvito Rossi for Altuzarra D’orsay Heel in grey wool, $755, theLine.com BILLY FARRELL AGENCY&#060;br /&#062;
That's a sentiment echoed among the fashion elite. With runway-fresh collections publicized online at lighting speed and almost instantly adapted by fast-fashion brands, the silhouettes of the season are overexposed before they even arrive in premium stores. “I tend not to buy looks from the runway, although I love them,” said Vanity Fair’s fashion and style director, Jessica Diehl, who sticks to a navy, black and ivory uniform that typically consists of tuxedo trousers and skirts from Céline—commercial pieces not shown on the catwalk. “Having seen [the runway pieces] several months before being able to buy them,” she said, “many times I’ve moved on by the time they hit the stores.”&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Still, the components of these insiders’ uniforms aren't culled only from high-end brands. They’re usually a strategic mix of well-priced basics punctuated by a smart investment item or two. For instance, Emilio Pucci creative director Peter Dundas balances his pricey Hermès Chelsea boots and Saint Laurent leather motorcycle jacket with relatively inexpensive black T-shirts by James Perse and white Levi’s 514s that he has tailored for a slimmer leg. “My uniform is quite simple but essential to me,” said Mr. Dundas. “It takes me less than 15 minutes to get dressed.” Similarly Suno co-designer Max Osterweis sticks to white organic cotton V-neck T-shirts, black Levi’s 501 jeans and Converse Chuck Taylors most days, but for a night out, he’ll add a cashmere sweater or tailored jacket.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;‘It takes effort to figure out the 10 items you want in your [closet].’&#060;br /&#062;
These fashion professionals share a craving for timeless, palate-cleansing designs. Stylist Vanessa Traina Snow followed that instinct with the Line, the e-commerce website she founded last year with stylist Morgan Wendelborn. “We tend to look at things with an editor’s eye,” said Ms. Traina Snow. That means they’ve agonized over finding one or two great white T-shirts or pairs of black cigarette trousers instead of carrying 20 different kinds. “People need very few things in their closet, so we wanted to find the best version of every one thing,” said Ms. Wendelborn. “That’s how people who work in the industry really dress.” On the site, you’ll find elements of the two women’s own carefully curated uniforms: Schott NYC’s Perfecto biker jacket, cashmere sweaters from Christophe Lemaire and Protagonist, Altuzarra heels and jeans from 6397.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Likewise, fashion blogger Elin Kling and her husband, Karl Lindman, the art director at Interview Magazine, earlier this year launched Totême, a line of staples including simple knits and slim trousers, much of it in navy, black and beige. In keeping with insider shopping style, Ms. Kling and Mr. Lindman perennially offer many of the brand's styles, such as its belted wrap “Chelsea” coat.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;Labels that follow the same practice are a boon to the uniformly chic. “I like brands you can go back to every season and get a similar thing,” said stylist Kate Young , whose day job consists of finding red-carpet-worthy gowns for clients like Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams. Among her go-to resources are the Row, Stella McCartney and Saint Laurent. Ms. Young also buys multiples of her favorite J Brand jeans and silk Equipment blouses, and keeps her closet stocked with the same simple, single-strap Manolo Blahnik sandals in silver and gold leather and black suede.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;According to Ms. Young, however, the key to making a signature look work year after year is to be consistent but not fall entirely into a rut. “It’s funny, but you have to keep updating your uniform,” she said. “The pant leg gets a little wider, the jacket gets a little longer.” It can mean buying one new piece each season so that everything else doesn’t look dated. Vogue Paris Editor in Chief Ms. Alt seems to have mastered this art. She sticks to her skinny Topshop jeans and half-tucked button-down shirts but refreshes them with, say, a sharp new Balmain blazer or new Saint Laurent shoes.&#060;/p&#062;
&#060;p&#062;If you’re considering developing your own uniform, the first—and likely hardest—step is figuring out what you like. Ms. de Maigret recommends taking the time to evaluate your physical assets and weaknesses. “There is this cliché about Parisians that they have this effortless look,” she said. “But it takes a lot of effort to figure out who you are and the 10 items you want in your cupboard. But once you have it, you have it.” She added, “Now I really can’t be bothered changing my clothes. A good recipe is hard to change, you know?”&#060;/p&#062;
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so all I need is a black top, black or &#034;worn&#034; blue jeans and black or white sneakers and I'm fashionable. most of these men and women look like slobs. please, let's have some old fashion &#034;style&#034;!&#060;br /&#062;
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