It’s not that easy being green/ Having to spend each day the color of the leaves…
But green’s the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean, or important
Like a mountain, or tall like a tree…
Bein’ Green-(Kermit’s Song) Joe Raposo

Day Dresses

(For more information or to purchase an item, click on the product name in red.)

Left to Right:

Diane Von Furstenberg Agata Dress—Pretty styling makes this feminine but still covered enough to wear at a meeting. Office to cocktails depending on how you accessorize. Bright green 100% silk. Sleeveless; round neck with a small back neckline slit and top hook. Slim-fit. Fan ruffle detail on the chest and hip with a hidden side zip fastening. 100% silk. On sale $284

Mikael Aghal Detailed Collar Dress—Vintage influence makes this look rather 1950’s. If you troll consignment shops, you’ll have the accessories. Nothing too modern, please. Asymmetric V-neck, ruffle and rosette detail, cap sleeves, vent at back hem; fully lined. Concealed hook and zipper fastening at the back. 98% Cotton/2% Spandex. On sale $102

Mikael Aghal Belted Dress—Distinctive styling makes this look a great deal more expensive than it is. Vintage inspired. Apple green textured cotton-blend: 98% Cotton/2% Spandex. Flattering portrait neck, cut-out shoulders, cap sleeves with V-shaped pleats, v-back. Fully lined. Concealed hook and zipper fastening at the back. $84

Romeo Gigli Vintage Bow Neck Dress—If you’re lucky enough to be a 42…real vintage with a terrific neckline and fitted sheath shape. Unique. Above the knee. $102.00 import duty included.

Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. Pedro Calderon de la Barca

Dressier Dresses

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Matthew Williamson Pleated Silk-Chiffon Dress—Wowza. Ok, so nobody’s shaped like this, still the color and softly draped styling are head-turning-brave. Better on brunettes-or redheads. Leaf green 100% Silk-Chiffon, ruched asymmetric shoulders, sweetheart neckline, gathered pleating throughout; molded cups and softly boned bodice, cut-out sides, draped skirt. Fully lined. Button and hook fastenings at the side. $520

Zac Posen Draped One-Shoulder Dress—Greek Goddess Gone Green. Can’t you just see the headline? Flattering color and soft silhouette. Polyester Jersey. Draped at asymmetric neckline and back, pleated waist to hem, seam detail; fully lined. Zipper and hook fastening at side. $347

Vionnet Asymmetric Satin Dress—Downtown insouciant attitude. Slash neck, one cap sleeve, one draped, short sleeve, inverted seam along shoulders. Gold designer engraved clasp at the side of the waist. Slits at front and back. Detachable hook-fastening waist belt. Eminently packable. On sale $940

Roberto Cavalli Marbled Printed Dress—Continental, sophisticated, striking. Meant for slim women. Green and black printed cocktail dress with silver-toned textural metal embellishment at the waist. Fades to black at the bottom, V-neckline and gathered detail at the waist. Above the knee. Partially lined. Polyamide/Elastane. $1175

Green how I want you green. Green wind. Green branches. Federico Garcia Lorca

Tops

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Diane Von Furstenberg Kimian Pleated Blouse—Easy shape falls away from the body and flares gently. Bright lawn-green, round neck, sleeveless, exposed gold centre-back zipper fastening. Slim fit, horizontal pleated front and a contrast silk hem peplum panel. 100% silk. On sale $201

Poleci Knotted Crepe Halterneck—Easy and sexy. Falls to the hip. Dress up or down. Deep emerald Polyester/Crepe. Asymmetric knot at one side, pleated at the other side. Backless. Slips on. $98

Mint Miki Blouse by Fever—Feminine but not frivolous. Wearable with a skirt or pants. Pretty under a jacket. Soft celery color. Flattering V-neck with fabulous ruffles.70% Cotton/30% Silk. On sale $89

Bailey 44 Green/Vanilla Tiered Jersey Top—Very Jean Seberg=French gamine. Great with pencil skirt or pants. Fashionably striped in cool bandage draping. Slim fit silhouetted tank with more going for it. Ballet neckline and wide straps. Rayon/Spandex. On sale $133

When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy, And the dimpling stream runs laughing by; When the air does laugh with our merry wit, And the green hill laughs with the noise of it. Lord Byron

Skirts

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Willow Draped Silk-Tulle Skirt—Wear with the tiniest top and a tan. Bright green: “acid fern.” Stretch-crepe waistband, draped and pleated overlays. Bronze zipper fastening at the back. 100% Silk. Fully lined. Short. $825

Steffen Schraut Green Reptile Print Mesh Skirt—Tribeca is so over; this is the East Village or Williamsburg=hip New York. Black and deep green ruffled slim skirt. Mid thigh. Very trendy. Wear with a black t or something chiffon. $133

Ponte Pencil Skirt—Good to go with anything. Narrow figure. Takes a kitchy or simple blouse. Forest green with faux leather waistband. Polyester/Elastane. Machine wash. $60

Marc Jacobs Latex Skirt-–Very very cool. Pair it with a tight sweater or a blouse with enormous sleeves. Deep pine tree green. High-shine, high-waisted skirt is knee-length with an elasticized waist and hidden back zipped fastening. 70% polyurethane/30% polyester. Lining: 95% silk, 5% lycra. Hand wash. on sale $363

An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight…. Albert Schweitzer

Jackets

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Roksanda Ilincic Silk Gazar Jacket-–Beautifully detailed, feminine over a strapless dress or top. For those who know the difference in tailoring and can support it. Electric green 100% silk cropped jacket with notched lapels, twisted pleats at bell sleeves, open front; fully lined. $1,355

Marni Striped Jacket-–Wear it with a tank top or thin white or black blouse and white or black pants. Gatsbyesque. Everyone on the lawn for martinis and croquet! Pea green silk with black stripes. Tie at collar, bracelet length sleeves, flap pockets, raw trims. 100% Silk On sale $260

Steffan Schraut Green/Camel Boucle Long Blazer—Chanel style classic for dressing up jeans or creating a suit with black pants or skirt. High-cut round neckline. 30% Wool, 40% Acrylic/30% Polyester. on sale $202

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why
Wonder, I am green and it’ll do fine, it’s beautiful
And I think it’s what I want to be

Shoes!

Top, Left to Right:

Miu Miu Snake-Effect Leather Pumps—Really stunning. Wear these with black apparel and evoke shoe-envy. 4” almond shaped peep-toes of mint and dark green. Covered heel. $580

Vionnet High-Heeled Sandals—Evergreen leaves with fine gold piping. These are vamp shoes. worthy of Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City) Wear them with swing in your walk. Sueded Leather. 4.7” heel! On sale $294

Stella McCartney Faux Patent Leather Slingbacks—Very flattering shape, sleek and graceful. Grand for girly girls and minimalists alike. 3” heel, pointed toe, elastic slingback strap; Designer color: grass. On sale $361.20

Charm School Textured Pumps by Poetic License—A symphony of greens in a truly unusual shoe. Makes an otherwise simple outfit. Or add to embellishment with MORE. These are fun. Turquoise Jeweled bow on a softly textured pump with a great-for-walking retro looking 3.5” heel. Slightly padded footbed. Fabric upper. $97.99

Bottom Left: Tod’s Gommini Penny Loafers—Preppy with a modern twist. You wanted to be unique. Own it. For the arty at heart-y. Jungle green suede with black signature rubber knobs on heel and sole. Color: Menta Medio (how do they come up with these names?!) $445

Calvin Klein Collection Kacia Suede Flats—You’ll wear them every day with casual attire looking dressed but not formal. Great, useful color. Nice shape. Soft. Chic, pointed suede in forest green. Silver tone metal post detail at slingback straps. On sale $205