A matched dark suit, a white shirt, a silk tie in a restrained pattern, and black leather oxfords or derbies are the reliable choice
Photos by Dan Harper [dress: Ann Taylor (also love this one), vest: Gap, heels: Sam Edelman, sunglasses: Ann Taylor (similar here for only $12), necklace: Roberto Coin, gold knot bracelet: Kate Spade, bangle: David Yurman, black onyx earrings: fine jewelry (similar here), gold bar earrings: Kevia (identical ones here), gold bangle: Alex & Ani, heart bracelet: Tiffany & Co.] NYC update: I just moved into my temporary New York digs on Friday (after a 7am flight from Chicago - whew)
Short Jacket If you put a ton of effort into creating a vintage-style dress with a fitted, high waist, then you wont want to cover it up with a puffy polyester coat
Batman and Robin have also made an appearance at our house