This outfit from Anne Valérie Hash’s spring 09 couture collection is a look that I have been wearing constantly as of late, just done a thousand times better. Drop-crotch silk pants, a black blazer and a feminine blouse (which I often replace with a heather grey American Apparel tee) and heels. It’s amazing how a tuxedo-inspired look can be so feminine and sexy on a woman. Seriously, this woman is wearing trousers and a blazer in basic black and white, yet, if you saw her walking down the street, it would be impossible not to do a double-take.

The key too this look is finding pieces that fit well (or that can be made to do so with a quick trip to your favorite tailor), and have the right proportions when worn together. The above look is a perfect example, the jacket and pants look like they were meant to be worn together (which clearly they were, but that is besides the point). You almost cannot tell where one begins and other other ends, and the line from shoulder to shoe is smooth and seamless. The blouse is not too baggy, too short or too form-fitting. Clearly I am smitten. Here’s a good way to recreate this look with a relaxed, casual vibe:

These See by Chloe wide-leg trousers are tailored so as to be casual but not sloppy.

I like the idea of balancing the substantial legs of the See by Chloe trousers with a 3/4 sleeve blazer. This Elizabeth and James relaxed blazer is perfect.

A feminine, lacy blouse from Mint Jodi Arnold is the icing on the cake.

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