I love this photo of Babe Paley taken in 1946. Vogue editor and legendary beauty, Paley was a leading American fashion trendsetter for decades. In this photo she wears Traina-Norell’s two-tone jersey gown. I love her red nails and wrapped pearl and diamond bracelets, she looks so glamorous.

 

This is a timeless look you can borrow anytime for work, drinks or a special occasion. Wear liquid black eyeliner, plenty of black mascara, red nails, black and white dress. Make sure the dress is classic with a long sleeve, not showing too much skin…with pearls and diamonds. You can wear a simple strand of pearls or layer multiple strands like Babe. Fool proof.

 

1. Black Metallic Colour Block Shift Dress $95 Oasis-stores.com

 

2. Riley Ring Set $3.80 Forever 21.com

 

3. Akoya Pearl Strand Special Edition $5,900 by Mikimoto (these are the real deal you can buy fake pearls for around $20)

 

4. Alice and Olivia Scarlet Lace Top Dress $396 from Shopbot.com

 

5. Colorblock Ponte Dress $158 from White House Black Market

 

6. OPI Big Apple Red $6

 

 

(Source: American Fashion Book)