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A little runway to reality: these pants, on stunning russian runway models, are cropped. How to wear them if you’re not 5’11’ with a 34″ inseam? Came by this pair from a fashion industry colleague that had an extra. So, rather than send them back, seems to be my mojo now, decided to keep them. Here’s a few ways to make suede pants work for you.

First, make sure the pants fit well on the widest part of the body. This case, it’s the thigh and athletic curvy behind. Trainer enforces tons of leg work with heavy weights. The pant should fit the parts with the most curves.

Second, realize that suede, a natural skin, will give. This pair will stretch with wear and see the tailor for alterations after one or two outings. Have a good tailor that can nip in the waistline.

Third, if you can do and like cropped, go for it. It’s a big trend on the runway now. In my fashion book, the short-legged version, the leg should be visually lengthened in all ways possible. Instead of cropped, consider right to the ankle bone. Add a shoe or short boot in the same color family as the pant. Try keeping the weight of the pant pretty much equal to the weight of the shoe. With suede, consider having some texture or heft going on with your shoe.

Lastly, know that suede pants, much like life, are not always pristine. Knock them around a bit and relish in some of the scruff marks. Enjoy.

Every day dress for the weekend.

Deep Mocha Suede Jourdan Pant | Worth New York Winter 2012. Sweater | Louis Vuitton 2011. Shoe | Loeffler Randall 2010. Bag | Donna Karan New York 2006.

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Wasn’t planning on splurging on a new pair of Manolo Blahnik’s this past weekend. Dear girlfriend, also shoe size challenged, stopped by with two boxes of footwear her personal shoe stylist overnighted her from Neiman Marcus. Since she didn’t want to keep them all, might be a little much, she let me choose from her anticipated returns.

Happy result? This great pair of Zebra Printed Suede Pumps, size 42. Yes, you got that right, size 42, or the biggest they make, equivalent to US size 12. Normal size here is 41, or 11. Shoes, like jeans, sometimes need the five lb swing. No shame. After 47 years, six kids, countless miles logged both long-distance running and walking, the feet need shoes that fit.

It’s okay. Jackie Kennedy, I’ve read, wore a size 11 shoe. Her name speaks style.

Fashion and lifestyle piece? Feet should look great and footwear should be comfortable. When the shoe fits; buy it, keep it, wear it. Thank you, Amy.

Every day dress.

Manolo Blahnik Zebra Printed Suede Pump | Neiman Marcus

all clothing and bag | Worth New York Winter 2012

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Crazy about this sweater. Received it on monday and have worn it pretty much ever since. It’s got a lot going for it- sophisticated style and laid-back comfort, not often easy to pull off together. For back to back construction project meetings, upcoming conference call and drive transfer of Fall Winter Collection clothes for Trunk Show tomorrow, this outfit has me covered. With a black tank top underneath and a pair of flat shoes stored in the bag this outfit will move through a long day of set-up.

Worth New York Heather Grey Flannel to the Point Boatneck Pullover | Fall 2012         100% Wool | Easy Fit | PS – ML. Alternate color – Tamale.

DL1961 Kate Cropped jean and classic Manolo Blahnik black suede pump. Love that the classic pump has circled back.

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Seriously fit, and beautiful, client and friend pairs Worth New York’s Fall 2012 Bark Fur Trim Knit Shrug with Worth New York’s Fall 2010 Berry Brown Leather Erudite Jumper for a completely pretty and modern look. She has been wearing this dress for two years now and it, like her, continue to look great. Dress is simply updated for Fall 2012 with a luxurious new Fall Shrug.

These clothes work season to season and year to year. Full disclosure- all upcoming posts until Thursday, October 25th, will be Worth New York related. Trunk Show opens in 36 hours and goes through next week Thursday. Think of how something new would boost your existing Fall Winter 2012 wardrobe. Email me at rcollins@worthnewyork.com for more details.

Love to share great resources. Love to help women build beautiful wardrobes over time. Here to help you choose and wear beautiful clothing.

Every day dress. xoxo

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Same day, same jacket, different look. How many of you change your outfit during the course of your day?

For late afternoon soccer match, ditched the dress and high-heeled boots and styled the same jacket with blue jeans and flat boots. With some planning you can pull this off with five minutes and a place to change. Add a cabled cashmere scarf and stay warm on the sidelines.

Two youngest daughters at two different schools faced off against one another this afternoon. Couldn’t miss it. #4 and #11. Go Blue. Go Green.

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Here’s some info promised from before- these sneakers are super comfortable, lightweight for packing, and chic. Really like the seasonal feather thing, keeps things fresh. Stella for adidas has some of the most fashionable workout gear out there.

These pictures were taken while walking in Italy with an iPhone. Yes, travel posts will stop soon, sorry. Honestly, today is a total office day and after checking blog traffic, increasing! thought some new content was in order. Not up for the tripod thing and photographer daughter has soccer game after school so can’t slip in any new photo time before the wordpress day clicks by.

It was fun to use a fancy bag as a crossbody with jeans and super comfortable and lightweight tee. Jeans are grey and tee is brown, don’t be afraid to keep the mixup going. As we were walking up some steep hills wanted to leave anything handheld back at the villa. Since the jeans always seem to be tight needed a place for the phone, lipstick, currency and credit cards, therefore Jimmy Choo Glitter Candy Clutch.

Jeans, DL1961 and sneakers, Stella McCartney, both purchased locally at Tony Walker & Co. Coffee Bean Faux Wrap Tee, Worth New York Fall 2012.

Back to work. Have a great Monday.

ps. Worth New York Trunk Show, October 19 – 25, by appointment. Email me at rcollins@worthnewyork.com. Pick up a tee or two; they instantly create a waistline on all women.

pss. Fashion conscious oldest daughter absolutely can’t stand when sneakers are worn out in public with jeans, sometimes just can’t help myself- don’t look Linnie. Any other opinions?

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