Casual Chic
Translation: The rule—mix a dressy
element, like this elaborate velvet jacket, with something more informal, like
jeans. "Slacks and a leather jacket are usually as fancy as I get," says actor
Djimon Hounsou.
Variations: Contrasting fabrics are key. A
charmeuse blouse lends razzle-dazzle to gray flannels; a sharply tailored shirt
tones down palazzo pants.
AKA: "Smart casual," "dressy casual," "casual
threads," "informally fabulous," "simple and chic."
