The revolutionary Kawakubo, who burst on the scene half a century ago, was hell-bent on upending conventional notions of attractiveness, arguing, for something to be beautiful it doesnt have to be pretty. Comme des Garons is a gift to oneself, not something to appeal or to attract the opposite sex. (These are by the way, among the designers very few statements on the recordthe designer is legendarily taciturn, preferring to let her work speak for itself.) The press dubbed her customers, swathed in their voluminous deconstructed Comme fashions, the crows. But no matterthese birds knew that there was true liberation lurking in these unusual fashions
Most days (since I work from home and have two little boys), I find myself opting for very simple outfits that consist of a sweater and denim
If you are not sure about this look, let us take your hunt a little further
Whether you gravitate toward the liquid elegance of a satin slip dress, the structured power of a tailored blazer and trousers, or the easy glamour of a velvet wrap dress, there is a look here that fits your venue, season, and personal style
Opt out of annoyingly loud bracelets or anything that requires you to fix regularly
Not Layering Not layering doesnt give you the same depth of look as if you did layer
