What worked:
– Long jackets over slim, short, pleated skirts.
– Gently shaped coatdresses.
– Plaids in strong, clear colors.
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– Stretch velvet leggings and narrow pants.
– A-line dresses in bright colors.
– Tights and suede flats in coordinating colors.
– Tweeds in unexpected color combinations.
– Short, swingy coats in bright colors.
– Long, full-bodied coats in slouchy shapes.
– Glittery slip dresses for evening.
– Short trenchcoats in bright wools or slick metallics.
– Dressed-up leather or wool motorcycle jackets.
What didn`t
– Swingy, gored skirts: Caution-wide load.
– Skirts with big box pleats: Caution-even wider load.
– Calf-length skirts: Impossibly dowdy.
– Jumpers: Juvenile.
– Pouf evening skirts: Flat and old hat. Plaids in murky pastel mixes-tacky.
– Tightly fitted peplum jackets: 19th Century chic.
– The funky rapper look: Wannabe hip.
– Fur trims, real or faux: Dated.