Yes Sir, That's My Baby

Get in the swing of '20s & '30s glamour with after-hours looks exuding Savoy sass and sizzle.

Flap happy

Show up in a jaw-dropping dress or top that accentuates toned arms and a beautiful back, and your dining companions may need to be reminded to eat.

Left: Babystyle jersey dress with matte satin detailing, $76; Orduna Design horn and onyx coral necklace; Anne Klein New York crocheted stockings; White House/Black Market sequined heels.

Right: Lait Designs gold-flecked viscose/spandex jersey halter top with medallion, $100; Belly Basics cotton/spandex skirt (part of a four-piece set), $152.


Cameo Appearance

Imagine yourself as a sexy silver-screen siren in a dress that smolders with the allure of Marlene Dietrich & myrna loy. Soften the crisp lines of a French-cuffed blouse and lean trousers witha satin sash and a piece of nostalgic jewelry.

Left: Japanese Weekend stretch cotton/polyester/spandex shirred-sleeve blouse, $80; Lait Designs stretch velvet pants with satin sash, $128; R.J. Graziano gold-plated cameo necklace.

Right: A Pea in the Pod silk gown, $350; Dax white-gold and diamond earrings with pink sapphire; Swarovski clear crystal and silver-plated ring; Stuart Weitzman rhinestone heels.

To get the look: Kiehl's Clean-Hold Styling Gel and Climate-Proof Shine-Enhancing Non-Aerosol Spray give a natural look that stays put; Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey provides festive but sheer color and lots of shine.


Channeling Garbo

So you "vant to be alone?" Not an option. This elegant, feminine suit is designed to draw admirers. Elsa Schiaparelli & Coco Chanel would approve of this modern variation of a LATE 1920s creation: the little black dress.

Left: A Pea in the Pod velvet/silk-blend jacket with satin ribbon closure, $250, and pants, $150; Dax sterling silver chain with briolette citrine necklace; Taryn Rose heels.

Right: Maternal America cotton sequined tank top, $91; Nicol Caramel microfiber skirt with rhinestone detailing, $185; Swarovski crystal mesh wide bracelet.