Freestyle

A base for everything might be a Merle Noir slip dress, a new kind of classic. Build your winter wardrobe around the Blazing Bronze: midi-length with a swath of black lace at the hem. Or the Carmine Red, a knee-length column of burgundy silk and lace. Either would make a pretty flash inside a winter coat. The Passion Violet can be worn over a skirt or pants, its color blending with anything and everything. 

Try complementing the slip dresses with tops from Aromatique. Where to begin? With the Cotton and Lace Long Sleeved Top. Or the Ribbed Wool and Lace Long Sleeved Top, both in black. Play with the Wool Turtle Necks too, in Burgundy or Black.  

The Brigitte Lavalliére Blouse from FrancesKa will reveal the lines of whatever is underneath. Choose White, Black or Red silk chiffon. Add the Arya Black Cashmere Maxi Skirt and you’re dressed!  

Except, what about gloves? Jane’s Vanity loves gloves, especially those from the master craftspeople of the Hungarian brand Karma Gloves. Build your outdoor look from the fingers in with their Corina Leather gloves in Ivory or Chocolate, made from lamb nappa leather with wool lining and fur cuffs. Think into spring with the unlined Lacey Vino Gloves in red burgundy with open work. For the playful indoors, wear the Eloise Tulle Gloves.  

On YouTube you can see monthly videos of the stylishly-dressed people who stroll along Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone. They flaunt their labels. It’s sort of a game in this fashion city. Understandable. Perhaps you don’t walk that street. Or, if you did, people might be thinking that you look awfully swell in your totally original JV way.