This fall, with all the hoopla over to-hide-or-not-to-hide-the-knee, you can ignore the trite and true hemline question altogether.
Instead, think pantsuits.
Don’t think polyester. Don’t think sternly tweeded and pinstriped Edwardian dandies. Don’t think boring.
There is certainly a place for the mannish fedoras, ties, shirts and vests that accompany the tailored trouser suits traditionally associated with menswear-flavored fashions for women.
And there is also room for newer, eased-up yet tailored versions that are long on femininity and style.
Sure, the ideas are still stolen from his closet. But this time, the closet may be located in the Middle East of “The Arabian Nights.” Or it might be a sailor’s steamer trunk. Or the country armoire of a slightly dissipated English nobleman. . . .
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Left: Romeo Gigli brown and black velvet jacket ($1,060), blue striped crop shirt with silk brocade ribbon trim ($615), wool vest with jewel buttons ($410), striped wool trousers ($485), green hat ($160) and Romeo Gigli sunglasses ($160), all at Marshall Field’s.
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Far left: Demetra navy wool military coat with silver snaps ($695), navy wool trousers ($350), bright blue T-neck sweater ($550) at Barneys New York. Matching cap not available.
Above: Wim Neels wool tweed jacket ($630), pants ($345) and vest ($350) at Barneys New York.
Model: Adrinna, Aria Model & Talent Management.
Hair and makeup: Maureen Burke, Aria Model & Talent Management.
Stylist: Ann Moorehouse, Aria Model & Talent Management.