“Midas touch
The mighty, mighty, mighty, mighty Midas Touch…
Doctor Midas said to me
Be sure you take your vitamin G…O…L…D”
Bells Are Ringing (Jule Styne / Betty Comden / Adolph Green)
Dresses in Which to Shimmer
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Robert Rodriguez Tiered Lace Dress- A new take on old world floral lace. This one is young and feminine. For women who wish they’d been born in an earlier age. Careful with jewelry. Nothing indelicately bold or big. Strapless metallic with detachable patent belt, sweetheart neck, structured bodice, pleating, tiered layers, unfinished hem. Concealed hook and zipper at the back. Fully lined. 100% Nylon. On sale $398.00
Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Jacquard Shift- The label speaks to tailoring. A patrician classic. Wear it anywhere. Fit is all. Crinkled Viscose/Polyester/Silk jacquard with tonal embroidered pattern. Round neck, fitted waist. Fully lined. Just above the knee. On sale $996.00
MW Matthew Williamson Metallic Dress- Cocktails, dinner, the ballet? Not too revealing. Burnished bronze color more like vintage than the product of “new money.” Could use a simple belt. V-neck, gathered at the side of the waist with a drape detailed tulip skirt and back zipper fastening. On sale $515.00
DKNY Metallic Jacquard Dress- This fashionable number could be worn by young and older alike given nice legs. Just enough glimmer for texture and interest. Nothing garish. Subdued pattern. Pretty shape. Woven with rich antique floral design in black and gold. Sweetheart neckline, boning at bodice, internal rubber grip, ruched waistband, draped front; partially lined. Concealed hook and zipper at the back. 100% Polyester. on sale $250.00
Interesting Tops
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Alice & Olivia Barret Gold Sequined Top- Easy looking. Dress it up or down. Add an interesting belt-not elaborate, interesting- which will find your real waist. Eminently packable. Stretch mesh blouson with gathered elasticized waist, boat neck, dolman sleeves. Slips on. Fully lined. 95% Nylon/5% Spandex. $396.00
Marc Jacobs Leather Top- A showstopper, this piece will insure gazes follow you everywhere. Not for the faint of heart. Looks couture. Will insure a reputation for fabulous and intriguing taste. Gold toned short leather top with wide gold toned snake patterned belt and enormous, striking flower accent. Hidden hook closure at the belt. V-neckline. Single hidden front snap closure. Short sleeves. Single breast pocket. 100% leather. On sale $1375.0 (was almost twice that)
Pleat Front Pebbled Beige Metallic Top- Ladylike but not prim. Nicely detailed front features. Attractive shape. Wear this over pants or a skirt, slim line to emphasize your shapeliness. Nipped waist and flared, pleated peplum. Round neck, sleeveless, zipper at back. Fully lined. Soft gold metallic thread through beige. Cotton/Silk. $600.00
Rag & Bone Gansvoort Tee- Thin and sexy without advertising. Rather hip in its minimalism. Pair with-anything, really, from jeans to velvet. Metallic knit scoop neck boxy tee with short dolman sleeves and subtle woven, horizontal stripes. Viscose/Polyester. Hand wash. On sale $139.00
Long Skirts and Pants-Cascades
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Donna Karan Crumpled Metallic Twill Midi Skirt- A luxe wardrobe addition. This skirt wraps your shape in delicate, light catching sparkle. Modernist. Dress up or down. Pale gold, ruffled trims, split. Fully lined. Wrap look, but slips on. Silk/Metallic/Nylon/Elastane. On sale $495.00
Rina Dhaka Metallic Maxi Skirt- Entertaining at home, travelling? Wear this over a bathing suit, camisole or tee with flat sandals; dress it up with a thin sweater or cropped chiffon. The elastic makes it appropriate to many body shapes. Crinkled Rayon metallic threads combine with silk for this effect. Polyester lining. Pleated. Pull-on styling with elastic waist. $178.00
10 Crosby Metallic Wide Leg Pants- Very 1940s glamorous – Dietrich perhaps? When pelvises tilted forward in fashion photos, cigarettes were common, pants were avant-garde and still feminine. Change the button to make them dressier. These move. Quarter top pockets, 9” rise. Gold Lame. $325.00
Malene Birger Ellua Metallic Harem Pants- For the adventurous. Wear with flats or heels and an easy cropped or fitted top. A bit exotic. Get out your great, exaggerated jewelry. 100% Silk. Side slit pockets. Forgiving elasticized panel at back of waist, ribbed cuffs, generous sash. Button fastening at the waist. Hand wash. $138.00
“You could be my silver springs
Blue green colors flashin’ I would be your only dream
Your shining autumn, ocean crashing…” Fleetwood Mac
Party Dresses
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Metallic Hagen Dress- A real ingenue dress. Ready to dance the night away, preferably in the moonlight. Dreamy, really. Panelled cut makes it look as if it were sewn on the bias. Flattering fit, draped cowl neck, flared bottom. Hidden zipper at the side. Mid calf length. 100% Silk. $476.00
Emily and Fin Lucille Silver Dress- Simple and pretty. For those with nice shoulders and legs. Crystal jewelry will lighten appearance, silver will solidify. Mineral texture. Boned bodice, sweetheart neckline, pleated waistband, two front pockets! Paneled back with concealed zipper. Fully lined. Mid thigh. 100% metallic cotton. $77.00
Lela Rose Metallic Tweed Dress- Another fine frock for dancing-this skirt will move beautifully. The gunmetal color is distinctive and different. Nicely cut for good shoulders. Sleeveless, round neck with ribbon and jewel embellishment, generous pleated skirt, concealed back zipper fastening. Add a dressy belt. Fully lined. $1675.00
Ella Luna Metallic Detail Dress- Stylish and strong, this patterned dress is a statement of confidence and awareness of composition. More artful than arty. Black and silver. Sleeveless silk blend with round neck, all over Art Deco inspired silver-tone metallic stripe design. On sale $283.00
Easy Tops
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Silver Metallic Jersey Top- Easy shape, flattering length. Sheen without flash. Dress up or down. Packs nicely. Cowl Neck. Fully draped. Hip Length. 100% Viscose. Machine Washable. $39.00
Diane Von Furstenberg Silver Sequin Tank- This very striking top has a silk and sequined front and black crepe back. Terrific with pants or a skirt. Rather 1920s flapper. Wear it with an extra long neckpiece or chandelier earrings. Split side, longer back hem, partially lined. Slips on. Front and Back images shown.$275.00
Stella McCartney Sequin “Dress”-It’s a mini, so I’m calling it a tunic top. Really, unless you’re sixteen…As a top, however, it bears a second look. Interesting texture is rather medieval. Easy, forgiving shape is great for pencil pants or a short skirt. Grey Metallic featuring all over silver-tone sequins. On sale $401.00
Skirts with a Little Something Extra
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Premium Metallic Calf Skirt- Great gunmetal color, narrow pleats-sizing is everything, pleats must hang flat. A good item for at home dinners and traveling. Nothing too heavy on top please, this is substantial enough. Pleated calf-length Silk/Metallic skirt. Machine washable. $120.00
Jason Wu Grey Rubber Paillette Skirt- Kind of a Modernist flapper piece, this one moves and, I’d guess, rustles a bit. Extremely original. Definitely for the iconoclast. Of course, Michelle Obama wears his clothes too. Silver grey. Classic slim pencil cut with small black waistband. All over embroidery with small rubber sequins. Silk/Polyurethane. $1087.00 (this is 50% off)
Donore Skirt- Unique in structured drape. Looks different from all angles. People might start circling you. Original style. Keep the top simple and play with jewelry. High-waisted Italian lambskin leather with a vintage metallic wash, twisted pleats, voluminous hem and zip fastening at back. On sale $175.00
