Suit Yourself

This season’s fitted suits, silk blouses, pencil skirts, and peep-toe pumps are reminiscent of ’40s glam. Whether you’re an executive or a socialite, a slim suit like this one by Ralph Lauren exudes confidence. Chunky jewels or colorful accessories add modern style. A fur collar, wrap, stole, or chubbie completes the chic ensemble. Keep makeup clean and simple, accented by a bold lip.

Joanna is wearing a herringbone cashmere suit ($1,598/Ralph Lauren, Highland Park Village) and fur wrap collar $998/Ralph Lauren, Highland Park Village); Dian Malouf green and turquoise beaded necklace ($800/Neiman Marcus), turquoise and silver pin ($2,105/Neiman Marcus), turquoise ring ($3,000/Neiman Marcus), and silver and turquoise cuffs by Brenda Schoenfeld ($475 each/Stanley Korshak).

Photographer: Scott Womack

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Bold Bags
Exotic prints and luxe fabrics warm up cool-weather totes.

HANDSOME HOBO >>
All your shopping or traveling necessities fit into this stylish ostrich carryall ($5,800/Jimmy Choo, Highland Park Village).

<< GAMBLING GAL
Luck’s on your side when you carry this leopard-print gem ($1,490/Christian Dior, Highland Park Village).

CROCODILE ROCK >>
Texture enhances the classic clutch ($90/Kenneth Cole, NorthPark Center).

<< BON VOYAGE
A jacquard velvet version of the monogrammed Louis Vuitton pochette is perfect for an evening rendezvous ($1,200/Louis Vuitton, Galleria).

BROWN BEAUTY >>
Copper accents sass up a smooth chocolate-brown shoulder bag by Helen Kaminski ($295/Sticks @ Covins, Preston Royal Village).