When it comes to FOF fashion, there are no rules but plenty of opinions. Check out what our
Five Fashion Gurus have to say about this look, then tell us: Do you agree?
FOF Robin Mizrahi: “Perrrrfect. This woman has got it going on. Her wonderful dress (I believe it is Celine) is clean, modern, appropriate-length and unadorned, which keeps it edgy. Honestly, when you are wearing a thigh high boot, sans hose, do you need any other adornment? Love the clean, classic boot shape--no wedge, or crazy platform. If I saw this woman on the street I might even get a bit intimidated by her. Well maybe not I, but most women would. Makes me wonder what perfume she wears . . .”
Robin Mizrahi is co-owner of Pamela Robbins boutique, buyer, merchandiser and entrepreneur.
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FOF Terry Gibraltar: This outfit shouts in-control-New-York-working-woman. Head-to-toe black is a bit austere, but she looks quite put together. The dress is a flattering fit that emphasizes her trim waist, is not too short and works well with the very on-trend, over-the-knee boots. If an FOF’s thighs look good, she can always show a little thigh with pride.
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Terry Gibralter is the founder of
Bespoke Custom Shopping Tours, carefully-crafted shopping “vacations” and a self-proclaimed, “fashion-obsessed” FOF.
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FOF Susan Grant: “A clean, fabulous look. The show of skin is totally acceptable as the skirt isn't offensively short and the distance between the top of the boot and the hemline is minimal. The look of the season captured in a chic, age appropriate way.”
Susan Grant is merchandise manager for Muse, a full-service jewelry showroom.
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FOF Sherrie Mathieson: The over-the-knee boot (a more sexy style than the classic knee-high boot, and in this case made a bit younger and sexier thanks to the heel) gives great coverage in exchange for that sexual innuendo. The gap between the dress and the boot is judiciously small and has a similar effect of a long sweater or anorak with tights and boots. She did it well...thumbs up!
Sherrie Mathieson is a leading style expert and Random House author of
Steal this Style and
Forever Cool.
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FOF Gail Garramone: “Simple but powerful. It works because the wearer is thin and tall enough to pull it off. It also works because it is all black, which offers a slimming silhouette. There is just enough room between the top of the boot and the length of the skirt. An FOF should never wear a miniskirt with pumps or lower boots unless she is Tina Turner about to go on stage.”
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Gail Garramone is a veteran V.P. of Liz Claiborne Inc. where she traveled around the country with Tim Gunn producing fashion workshops.
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She needs a little color splash and then the outfit might POP
She’s got an amazing figure, so she can pull this off, but I wouldn’t do it myself. I’m not comfortable with a “shorter” skirt (this is by no means a mini!)
Oh yes she looks great. Love to have that look
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love it
Not another “sans hose” look. Boots without tights or stockings sounds horribly uncomfortable, sticky and damp.I hope she at least put lots of powder in there!
W O W! Love the look…love the dress, love the boots….great fall/early spring look…goes anywhere…!
Completely agree with the style experts. This gal exudes confidence. Totally classic, chic, timeless and a little bit sexy. Love the look. This woman has pulled it all together and doesn’t look like she is trying too hard.
A simple black skirt with a white or colored blouse would be a bit more stylish for the look she is trying to pull together with the boots.
I love this look. Simple is always better! NYC? Not neccessarily – the lady behind her is in a sleeveless dress. This could be CA or FL looking ‘on trend’ on a day that’s too hot for full blown leggings.
The boots are a bit too much “Pretty Woman” for a FOF. This would be ok for someone in her 30′s or even 40′s. A little too much “look at me!” I agree with the others that black hose/opaques would be a classier look.
I think that it;s simplicity at it’s best.
Nice, pulled together look. Love it!
I like the looks and the lines of everything she’s wearing- would go with a smaller purse and it needs a splash of color.
The boots are apparently in style no matter what the season- same with scarves. I’ve seen many women in NYC wearing boots in the middle of summer.
i love it
Perhaps someone could introduce this woman to accessories. This is a very safe New York look and frankly I’m sick of black. She’s trim and trendy, why not splash out a little?
A typical upwardly mobile New York City look, all black. Very safe but still fashionable. Each item worn is very expensive.
Omg I love it. I would love to have it.
Very chic love it. I would love it.
I have mixed feelings about this. It’s very New York, and she has the figure for it, but I wish I could see her face and hair to see what the overall impression really is. I don’t like this kind of boot at all, but it one is going to wear them, this is the way to do it. The rest of the outfit has to be very low-key. I don’t think she looks like a hooker because the dress is pretty conservative.
wear tummy control under garments or something less tight in that area,dress nice style,but are those boots a bit high heeled for comfort,safe walking or just meant to be seen going from taxi to place to sit ?
She looks perfect. I wouldn’t mind wearing this outfit myself and I am 67!!
Step it up with black hose or black opaques and LOOK really classy.
Love the dress, not too enamored with the “Pirate” boots. The heel height seems like it wants to shove the whole foot into the toe of the boot, giving the impression of the woman teetering forward.
Love everything but the boots, which are a bit too much in mho.
LOve it lOVE IT lOVE IT
As Glamour Mag would put it: this is a “DO”….
The boots just bother me; they look like cold weather wear, but she’s in short sleeves. So, I’d go for sheer dark stockings and tailored, lower-heeled shoes–in black as this is the color scheme she’s going with.