Jacques Doucet (French, 1853–1929). Evening coat, fall/winter 1902. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Robert G. Olmste
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HAVE IT. New Look 6557. World's best tea-length sundress (no kidding, made it 4 times already in different fabrics & bodices). Yardage (B, crisscross V-neck): 3 1/8 (45"), 2 1/2 (60"). Yardage (A, halter): 2 3/4 (45"), 2 3/8 (60"), plus 2yd 3/8".
Don't leave loafers for the boys: there are plenty of sleek styles that feel professional. Choose a shoe with a pointed toe, and you'll let everyone know you mean business. Nicholas Kirkwood Two-Tone Polished Leather Penny Loafers ($300, originally.